NBL Round 11: Derby game ends with City Oilers' defeat of UCU Canons

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#1) and UCU Canons (#2). UCU Canons were crushed at home by 17 points 54-71 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Drileba Tonny orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 7 rebounds. Enabu Jimmy contributed with 14 points and 4 assists for the winners. City Oilers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tanzanian forward Chuma Fadhili (-1995) answered with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for UCU Canons. City Oilers (13-2) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place. UCU Canons at the other side keep the second position with three games lost. City Oilers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. UCU Canons will play against Victoria USY and are hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#1) and UPDF (#5). UPDF was defeated at home 73-85 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of UPDF. It was a great evening for Enabu Jimmy who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Drileba Tonny helped adding 21 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Wilberforce Pirwoth (-1995) responded with 16 points. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for City Oilers. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-2 record. UPDF at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with KCCA P.. City Oilers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. UPDF's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Our Saviour.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked UCU Canons (11-3) against seventh ranked KCCA P. (8-6) on Sunday night. Visiting UCU Canons were defeated by KCCA P. in a tough game on the road 68-72. It was an exceptional evening for Emmanuel Odongkara who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Titus Lual came up with 0 points and 20 rebounds for UCU Canons in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KCCA P. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with UPDF. Loser UCU Canons keep the second position with three games lost. KCCA P. will meet Our Saviour (#9) in the next round. UCU Canons will play against Victoria USY (#12) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 11: Betway Power beat Ndejje Angels on the road 71-62. KCCA P. destroyed Falcons on its own court 71-49. Tropical R. unfortunately lost to KIU Titans in Kampala 58-72. UPDF managed to beat Victoria USY at home 52-51. City Oilers crushed Tropical R. on the opponent's court 97-67. Our Saviour smashed Falcons in a home game 72-48.

Ndejje Angels - Betway Power 62-71

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Betway Power (10-3) beat 11th ranked Ndejje Angels (3-10) in Kampala 71-62 on Friday. Betway Power forced 29 Ndejje Angels turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for the former international forward Geoffrey Soro (198-1992) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Innocent Ochera (-1997) accounted for 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Hassan Sentamu came up with 20 points and 6 steals and power forward Cikom Monybai added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Ndejje Angels in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Betway Power. They maintain third place with 10-3 record having five points less than leader City Oilers. Ndejje Angels lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. Betway Power will meet at home bottom-ranked Falcons (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ndejje Angels will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Betway Power: I.Ochera 17+5reb+1ast, E.Ssentongo 15+2reb+1ast, G.Soro 10+13reb+2ast, S.Imran 8+7reb+2ast, N.Guddi 6+7reb+6ast, D.Asiku 4+2reb+3ast
Ndejje Angels: S.Hassan 20+2reb+3ast, K.Livingstone 13+5reb+1ast, M.Cikom 12+9reb+1ast, M.Godwin 6+8reb+1ast, M.David 5+12reb+2ast, A.Haron 4+2reb+5ast

UCU Canons - City Oilers 54-71

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#1) and UCU Canons (#2). UCU Canons were crushed at home by 17 points 54-71 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Drileba Tonny orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 7 rebounds. Enabu Jimmy contributed with 14 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four City Oilers players scored in double figures. City Oilers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tanzanian forward Chuma Fadhili (-1995) answered with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and center Peter Sifuma (-1996) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for UCU Canons. City Oilers (13-2) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place. UCU Canons at the other side keep the second position with three games lost. City Oilers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. UCU Canons will play against Victoria USY and are hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: T.Drileba 21+7reb+2ast, J.Enabu 14+3reb+4ast, A.Francis 13+5reb, J.Okello 10+7reb+3ast, I.Muhwezi 7+4reb+1ast, C.Davis 3+1reb
UCU Canons: S.Peter 16+5reb+1ast, C.Fadhili 12+10reb+1ast, K.Jerry 9+5reb+4ast, U.Sudi 5+2reb+1ast, L.Ibanda 4+3reb, A.Isyagi 4

KCCA P. - Falcons 71-49

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Falcons (0-14) were smashed on the road by seventh ranked KCCA P. (8-6) 71-49 on Saturday. KCCA P. forced 31 Falcons turnovers and outrebounded them 51-39 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for center Daniel Gaaki (-1992) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 4 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Kenyan forward Martin Ouma (195-1999) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. KCCA P.'s coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international swingman Norman Blick (199-1983) came up with 7 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Jurua Vinnie added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Falcons in the defeat. KCCA P. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with UPDF. Falcons lost their fourteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 14 games lost. KCCA P. will meet Our Saviour (#9) in the next round. Falcons will play against Betway Power (#3) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: D.Gaaki 18+4reb, O.Martin 14+5reb, G.Leonardo 12+2reb, M.Rin Tueny 7+4reb+1ast, W.Otweyo 5+6reb, A.Victor 4+3reb
Falcons: A.Emmanuel 11+7reb+1ast, V.Jurua 10+6reb+3ast, N.Mark 10+4reb+1ast, N.Blick 7+9reb+4ast, M.Trezor 5+3reb, W.Omonyi 4+6reb+3ast

KIU Titans - Tropical R. 72-58

Rather predictable result when sixth ranked KIU Titans (7-6) won against 10th ranked Tropical R. (5-9) in Kampala 72-58 on Saturday. KIU Titans forced 22 Tropical R. turnovers and outrebounded them 67-55 including a 31-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when KIU Titans made 8 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for Isaiah Ater who led the winners and scored 23 points and 8 rebounds. Kenyan center Fidel Odur Okoth (203-1996) accounted for 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Charles Ochero came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and Duallo Joshua added 10 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks respectively for Tropical R. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory KIU Titans went down to seventh position due to points difference. Tropical R. lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth place with nine games lost. KIU Titans will meet at home Victoria USY (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tropical R. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
KIU Titans: A.Isaiah 23+8reb, O.Fidel Odur 14+13reb+1ast, H.Okoth 10+7reb+3ast, M.Edgar 9+10reb+3ast, K.Ahmed 7+10reb+3ast, M.Otieno 5+8reb+2ast
Tropical R.: O.Charles 11+14reb+4ast, N.Musinguzi 10+3reb+1ast, J.Duallo 10+12reb+4ast, O.Denis 8+6reb+2ast, O.Juma 7+2reb, M.Joseph 5+2reb

UPDF - Victoria USY 52-51

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Victoria USY (2-11) was edged by fifth ranked UPDF (8-6) in Kampala 52-51 on Saturday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. UPDF forced 30 Victoria USY turnovers and had a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Michael Kojjo who led the winners and scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Swingman David Okello (-1997) accounted for 16 points for the winning side. UPDF's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Maker Mayen came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and Mambo Kabuya added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Victoria USY in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for UPDF. They maintain fifth place with 8-6 record, which they share with KCCA P. Newly promoted Victoria USY keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. UPDF's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Our Saviour.
Top scorers:
UPDF: O.David 16+4reb+1ast, K.Michael 16+9reb+1ast, W.Arthur 8+9reb+1ast, R.Jafar 4+4reb+1ast, W.Edrine 3, W.Pirwoth 2+4reb
Victoria USY: M.Maker 17+11reb, K.Mambo 11+8reb+1ast, A.Ronald 6+2reb+1ast, O.Brian 6+2reb, M.Nyong 5+4reb, A.Cedric 3+6reb+5ast

Tropical R. - City Oilers 67-97

Everything went according to plan when first ranked City Oilers (13-2) outplayed on the road 10th ranked Tropical R. (5-9) 97-67 on Sunday. City Oilers dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Tropical R.'s 26. They outrebounded Tropical R. 58-45 including 43 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Okello James who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Swingman Ruai Luak (196-2004) accounted for 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Five City Oilers players scored in double figures. Juma Osman came up with 19 points and Isaac Katumba added 4 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Tropical R. in the defeat. Tropical R.'s coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for City Oilers. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-2 record. Tropical R. lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: I.Muhwezi 20+3reb+1ast, J.Okello 18+14reb, L.Ruai 15+11reb+4ast, A.Francis 15+13reb, J.Enabu 13+3reb+5ast, T.Drileba 5+4reb+1ast
Tropical R.: O.Juma 19+3reb, N.Musinguzi 12+2reb, M.Joseph 10+2reb+1ast, N.Allan 8+5reb, O.Denis 6, K.Isaac 4+11reb+1ast

Our Saviour - Falcons 72-48

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Falcons (0-14) were outleveled by ninth ranked Our Saviour (6-7) in Kampala 72-48 on Sunday. Our Saviour forced 27 Falcons turnovers and outrebounded them 49-33 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Joseph Wacha (-1991) accounted for 17 points, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winning side. Our Saviour's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kenneth Mesho came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds and Emmanuel Ateng added 22 points respectively for Falcons in the defeat. Newly promoted Our Saviour maintains ninth place with 6-7 record. Falcons lost their fourteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 14 games lost. Our Saviour's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UPDF.
Top scorers:
Our Saviour: J.Wacha 17+2reb+6ast, M.Mugisha 15+14reb, S.Andrew 14+1reb+4ast, S.Gombya 9+10reb+1ast, E.Bakara 6+1reb, A.Davis 5+4reb+2ast
Falcons: A.Emmanuel 22+2reb, M.Kenneth 10+17reb+2ast, W.Omonyi 6+3reb+2ast, M.Henrison 6+3reb, V.Jurua 2+1reb+2ast, N.Mark 2+3reb+1ast

KCCA P. - UCU Canons 72-68

Very important is a road loss of second ranked UCU Canons (11-3) against seventh ranked KCCA P. (8-6) on Sunday night. Visiting UCU Canons were defeated by KCCA P. in a tough game on the road 68-72. KCCA P. forced 37 UCU Canons turnovers. Strangely UCU Canons outrebounded KCCA P. 58-45 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Rin Tueny Mabor (-1996) accounted for 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Four KCCA P. players scored in double figures. Sudanese center Titus Lual (-1998) came up with 0 points and 20 rebounds and guard Ibanda Lwabaga (-1998) added 18 points and 5 steals respectively for UCU Canons in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KCCA P. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with UPDF. Loser UCU Canons keep the second position with three games lost. KCCA P. will meet Our Saviour (#9) in the next round. UCU Canons will play against Victoria USY (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: O.Martin 20+1reb+2ast, M.Rin Tueny 14+9reb+1ast, O.Emmanuel 14+10reb+4ast, W.Otweyo 11+4reb, D.Gaaki 4+5reb+3ast, G.Leonardo 2+6reb
UCU Canons: L.Ibanda 18+4reb+1ast, U.Sudi 17+3reb+2ast, A.Isyagi 9+4reb, K.Jerry 9+5reb+5ast, S.Peter 8+12reb+2ast, C.Fadhili 7+7reb+3ast

UPDF - City Oilers 73-85

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#1) and UPDF (#5). UPDF was defeated at home 73-85 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of UPDF. They outrebounded UPDF 43-32 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Enabu Jimmy who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Drileba Tonny helped adding 21 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Wilberforce Pirwoth (-1995) responded with 16 points and Arthur Wanyoto scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four UPDF players scored in double figures. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for City Oilers. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-2 record. UPDF at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with KCCA P.. City Oilers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. UPDF's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Our Saviour.
Top scorers:
City Oilers: J.Enabu 24+5reb+6ast, T.Drileba 21+8reb, C.Kizito 10+6reb+2ast, I.Lumanyika 9+13reb+1ast, I.Muhwezi 7+2reb+5ast, L.Ruai 7+3reb+2ast
UPDF: W.Pirwoth 16+4reb+3ast, W.Arthur 13+7reb, F.Odama 11+3reb, K.Michael 10+6reb, O.David 9+7reb+3ast, R.Jafar 7+1reb



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