Grodno GrSU edged past Brest 65-56 in a Premier League clash on October 13th, 2026. The hosts kept their grip on first place while the visitors drifted further into the bottom half. And here's the thing — this wasn't the comfortable victory many expected from the form tables.
Grodno started slowly, paying for a sloppy opening quarter. Brest found their rhythm early, leading at the first break. By then the visitors looked ready to extend their recent scoring output, but the hosts tightened up defensively. To be fair, the visitors had been scoring freely in their last few outings.
We'd flagged a home win with 70 per cent confidence ahead of kickoff. The prediction held, though not without nerves. Grodno's defense, usually their strongest asset, looked vulnerable in the opening periods. They clawed their way back through better ball movement and fewer turnovers in the second half.
The visitors' recent form told its own story — losses to Tsimki-Minsk, Rubon, and others had left them desperate for momentum. They threw everything at it in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to single digits. But Grodno's experience showed when it mattered most, closing out the final minutes with composed free throws.
Grodno remain top with 19 wins from 24 games. Brest sit fifth after 30 matches, their record of just four victories painting a difficult picture. The visitors had beaten Grodno back in September, but this time the hosts found an answer where they'd previously struggled.
