Windy City Bulls Edge Grand Rapids in Thrilling 116-111 Win

Bulls bounce back after tough loss with strong performances from Caleb Grill and Mouhamadou Gueye

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Windy City Bulls claimed a hard-fought 116-111 win against the Grand Rapids Gold on Thursday, bouncing back after a tough loss earlier in the week. Guard Caleb Grill stood out with 26 points and seven three-pointers, leading the Bulls in a closely contested matchup that showcased intense physical play and strategic adjustments.

Why it matters

The win improves the Bulls' record against Eastern Conference opponents to 6-8, keeping them engaged in a competitive stretch of conference games leading to an anticipated March clash with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. The game also featured a battle between the Bulls' bigger lineup and the Gold's inside presence, showcasing the strategic adjustments made by both teams.

The details

Two-way center Lachlan Olbrich made his first start since January, returning to the lineup alongside forward Mouhamadou Gueye. The Bulls deployed a bigger lineup to counter the Gold's inside presence, with Gueye contributing an impressive double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Grand Rapids center Moses Brown continued his dominance inside, finishing the game with 26 points and 20 rebounds, but the Bulls responded aggressively, tallying 58 points in the paint and securing 56 total rebounds, including 18 on the offensive glass.

  • The Windy City Bulls claimed a hard-fought 116-111 win against the Grand Rapids Gold on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Caleb Grill

A guard for the Windy City Bulls who led the team with 26 points and seven three-pointers in the game.

Mouhamadou Gueye

A forward for the Windy City Bulls who contributed an impressive double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds.

Lachlan Olbrich

A two-way center for the Windy City Bulls who made his first start since January in this game.

Moses Brown

The center for the Grand Rapids Gold who continued his dominance inside, finishing the game with 26 points and 20 rebounds.

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What’s next

The Windy City Bulls now turn toward two upcoming home games against Raptors 905, marking their first meetings with the Toronto Raptors affiliate this season. Last year's season saw the teams split their regular-season series, and Raptors 905 enter these matchups boasting the G League's best defense.

The takeaway

The Windy City Bulls' hard-fought win against the Grand Rapids Gold showcases the team's resilience and ability to make strategic adjustments, as they bounce back from a tough loss earlier in the week. The game featured a battle between the Bulls' bigger lineup and the Gold's inside presence, with both teams showcasing their strengths and making key contributions throughout the closely contested matchup.