City Oilers 47-52 UCU Canons
KIU Rangers 55-34 Gladiators
UCU Canons used a strong defensive display in the second and third quarter to hand City Oilers their second loss of the season Friday night the MTN Arena. The Canons defensive effort in the two periods turned out to be little more than a highlight-reel sideshow to the university sides sixth straight win of the season [read more]
City Oilers 47-52 UCU Canons
KIU Rangers 55-34 Gladiators
UCU Canons used a strong defensive display in the second and third quarter to hand City Oilers their second loss of the season Friday night the MTN Arena. The Canons defensive effort in the two periods turned out to be little more than a highlight-reel sideshow to the university sides sixth straight win of the season.
After a first quarter in which UCU Canons couldnt stop anything City Oilers did, the university side recaptured their defensive and aggressive game. UCUs defense was as close to perfection as it can ever get limiting the second top scoring team in the league to a single field goal in the second quarter and season low 3 points in the frame. We lost the rhythm after the first quarter Oilers guard, Jimmy Enabu (7 points) noted. The strong defensive effort was coupled with a fair offense as Canons (6-0) rallied back from a 14 points deficit in the first quarter to a 27-25 lead at halftime powered by Syrus Kiviri who scored 8 of his co-game high 15 points in the period. UCUs solid play continued through the third quarter. The difference was defense. I told them to stay focused on our assignments especially on the defensive end and that it was just the first quarter and we had to understand that there was still a lot of basketball to be played UCUs coach, Nicholas Natuhereza on the games turn around. Forward, James Okello (6 points, 6 rebounds) opened the third quarter with an and1 to take Oilers up 28-27 but only temporarily as big canon, Desmond Owili (6 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks) hit a fade away mid-range jumper near the baseline to ignite UCUs control of a quarter they closed out leading by 10 points through Suudi Ulangas buzzer beater.
City Oilers trimmed UCUs lead to 2 points (43-45) with 4:25 in fourth quarter, Canons missed their two shots on the next couple of possessions and with 3:35, Nziza Rurangira (9 points) nailed a go-ahead trey for Oilers followed by a freebie from Andrew Opio (3points, 10 rebounds). UCUs forward, Martin Okwako (9 points) tied the game at 47 after 25 seconds. A throw from Ivan Lumanyika and another close basket from Okwako took Canons up 50-47. With 53 seconds an offensive foul was called on Syrus Kiviri and Canons were clearly miffed by the call but Ronnie Kalule missed both throws after which UCUs coach, Nicholas Natuhereza called for a time out and on return Oiler, James Okello was sent to line and also missed both throws. UCU got possession and Suudi Ulanga (7 points) drew a foul from Enabu and sunk both resultant shots to seal the game for UCU with 5 seconds to the final buzzer.
City Oilers had the worst game of the season so far - going 18-for-43 inside the arc, 3-for-18 from down town and 12-for-36 on the line. The Oilers dominated the glass out rebounding Canons 60-48 I think there are games that just dont come your way. Lose momentum, miss shots free throws Enabu said. Kami Kabangu led all Oilers scorers with 15 points and 12 rebounds. After going 5-for-6 in the first quarter, the center struggled to get his shot off against the physical defense of Desmond Owili, Ivan Lumanyika and Martin Okwako going 2-for-13 in the last three quarters. Oilers play Warriors next on Wednesday night. We have to go back to the drawing board and be better in the next game. We have to be better against Warriors Enabu vowed.
KIU Rangers meanwhile got their second win against Gladiators to improve to 4-2. Rangers met little resistance from Gladiators (2-5) who only competed in the first quarter and let KIU take charge from the second quarter as they missed their shots. Judith Nansobya and Florence Nanyonga scored 10 points apiece to lead the way for Rangers, Moreen Atulinda added 8 points. Joan Muchiruku paced Gladiators with 10 points, Conneria Atuhaire had 9 rebounds.
Highflying City Oilers Take On UCU Canons - Jun 18, 2013
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In what promises to be a mouthwatering encounter in the Airtel basketball league, unbeaten UCU Canons take on highflying topflight newcomers City Oilers at Lugogo arena, writes Felix Eupal.
The last time two sides met, Oilers prevailed in the final of the UCU Invitational tournament two months ago. However, that was a pre-season tournament and both sides were still regrouping ahead of the new season [read more]
In what promises to be a mouthwatering encounter in the Airtel basketball league, unbeaten UCU Canons take on highflying topflight newcomers City Oilers at Lugogo arena, writes Felix Eupal. The last time two sides met, Oilers prevailed in the final of the UCU Invitational tournament two months ago. However, that was a pre-season tournament and both sides were still regrouping ahead of the new season. Since then, the Canons have enjoyed a fairytale start to the season; they have won all their five league games with an average of 65.2 points scored and letting in 49.9 per game. The Mukono-based side currently sits third but have two games in hand on leaders Dmark Power. As for the Oilers, they have already sent enough quivers down people's spines with wins over record champions Galaxy Falcons and Miracle Angels. They lie fifth on the table with three wins from four outings and have scored 391 points and conceded 258. That's an average of 78.2 points scored and 51.2 conceded per game. The stats suggest they are better offensively and defensively than the Canons. So, while their debut season was supposed to be an orientation process, the Oilers have proven they have what it takes to match the big boys. A win over Canons will go a long way to strengthen their credentials. However, Oilers coach Many Juruni isn't letting that early form carry him away: "The win over them [Canons] was a pre-season thing and each team was just getting ready," he says. "Canons are a balanced squad. So, it's not going to be an easy game." Not surprisingly, Canons head coach Nick Natuhereza concurs with Juruni that it's going to be a hard game even though he believes Canons have a slight advantage: "Their back court is not as good; especially the players that come off the bench," he says. "But that doesn't mean they are not good enough to beat us." The Oilers will be without power forward Ramadan Arou, who is out of the country for family reasons. That will be a big blow because Arou is a workhorse in the paint, cleans up the boards while at the same time effective on offence. Courtesy of: http://basket-in-africa.blogspot.com
Rhinos slip past Eagles, Marines hold off Heaters - Jun 12, 2013
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Eagles 51-69 Rhinos
Marines 58-53 Heaters
Stormers 34-60 Leopardss
Promoted side, Charging Rhinos pilled more misery on Eagles as they handed last years playoff visitors a sixth straight loss Sunday afternoon at YMCA [read more]
Eagles 51-69 Rhinos
Marines 58-53 Heaters
Stormers 34-60 Leopardss
Promoted side, Charging Rhinos pilled more misery on Eagles as they handed last years playoff visitors a sixth straight loss Sunday afternoon at YMCA. The Eagles are off their worst start in the last three years and look destined for the lower division
Eagles (0-6) were edged 18-16 in the first quarter and took the second 12-9 to close out the first half up by a point but their inability to take care of possession and defend saw them get out scored 42-23 in the second half. Raymond Lubega scored game high 20 points on a 69.2% shooting from the floor and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead Rhinos (2-4) to their second straight win. Abel Omoding added 17 points on a 50% shooting from the field. Eagles were led by Raymond Bukenya with 17 points and Brian Mutwala added 11 points and 8 rebounds.
Nkumba Marines meanwhile beat Heaters 58-53 in a game that was played close most of the time. Center, Brian Sivachi scored game high 14 points to lead the way for marines. Rogers Kavuma added 12 points for Marines who started slow and needed strong words from the coach. I dont feel your presence on court, neither offensive nor defensive. If you dont want to win this game then lets give it away then we go and relax Timothy Odeke told his players in a first quarter timeout. The response was minimal but paid off as the former champions got their second win of the season as well as out-boarding the opponents 50-44. Javan Adhiambo had team high 12 points for Heaters and Alex Mugoya added 10.
KCCA Leopards cruised past Magic Stormers who had an off day 60-34. Clare Lamunu led the way for leopards (7-0) with game high 19 points and Flavia Oketcho chipped in with 10. On top of coming for the game late, nearly all Stormers had an off day. Center, Carol Nyafwono had a mere 5 points going 1-for-15 from the field; Belinda Feni had 3 points all off freebies. Guard, Sylvia Twesigye scored team high 12 points and picked 5 rebounds for Stormers (3-3) and Esther Awayo added 6 points and 10 rebounds. In the other women's game, MUK Sparks got a walkover Nabisunsa fro not showing up. Courtesy of: http://basket-in-africa.blogspot.com
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