NBL Round 12: UCU Canons defeat Betway Power in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for UCU Canons (13-3) which played road game in against one of their biggest challengers Betway Power (11-4). Second ranked UCU Canons managed to get a 13-point victory 66-53. UCU Canons forced 28 Betway Power turnovers and outrebounded them 51-34 including 16 on the offensive glass. 26 personal fouls committed by Betway Power helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Tanzanian forward Chuma Fadhili (-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Jerry Kayanga (-1997) contributed with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) replied with 11 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for Betway Power. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCU Canons maintains second position with 13-3 record having just one point less than leader City Oilers. Betway Power at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KIU Titans.
Bottom-ranked Falcons is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their 15th consecutive match to third ranked Betway Power (11-4) 67-47. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Nasser Guddi who added 7 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Kenneth Mesho with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Betway Power maintains third position with 11-4 record having just two points less than leader City Oilers. Falcons at the other side still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Betway Power will play against JKL Dolphins (#8) in Kampala in the next round where they are favorite. Falcons will play against Victoria USY (#12) and hope to get finally their first victory.
The game between seventh ranked UPDF (9-7) and 9th ranked Our Saviour (6-9) in Kampala on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. UPDF outscored guests from Kampala 80-57. The winners were led by Ferdinand Odama who scored that evening 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 10 points and 7 rebounds by Moses Mugisha did not help to save the game for Our Saviour. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. UPDF moved-up to sixth place. Newly promoted Our Saviour keeps the ninth position with nine games lost. UPDF will meet Tropical R. (#10) in the next round. Our Saviour's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Victoria USY was beaten by KIU Titans on the road 69-64. Our Saviour lost to KCCA P. on its own court 43-50. UPDF unfortunately lost to Blazers in a road game 52-64. Victoria USY was rolled over UCU Canons at home 60-81.
The most impressive performance of 12th round was 20 points by David Okello of UPDF.

Betway Power - UCU Canons 53-66

An interesting game for UCU Canons (13-3) which played road game in against one of their biggest challengers Betway Power (11-4). Second ranked UCU Canons managed to get a 13-point victory 66-53. UCU Canons forced 28 Betway Power turnovers and outrebounded them 51-34 including 16 on the offensive glass. 26 personal fouls committed by Betway Power helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Tanzanian forward Chuma Fadhili (-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Jerry Kayanga (-1997) contributed with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) replied with 11 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and forward Samad Imran (-1993) added 6 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Betway Power. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCU Canons maintains second position with 13-3 record having just one point less than leader City Oilers. Betway Power at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KIU Titans.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: C.Fadhili 16+10reb+3ast, L.Ibanda 10+7reb, K.Jerry 10+6reb+5ast, U.Sudi 9+5reb+3ast, S.Peter 6+4reb+1ast, D.Rogers 5+5reb
Betway Power: S.Otoa 13+1reb+1ast, A.Isaac 11+7reb+5ast, N.Guddi 7+4reb+3ast, I.Ochera 7+2reb+2ast, S.Imran 6+9reb, G.Soro 5+2reb+2ast

KIU Titans - Victoria USY 69-64

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked KIU Titans (8-6) beat 12th ranked Victoria USY (2-13) in Kampala 69-64 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The winners were led by Mohammed Abdikani who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and guard Ahmed Kassa supported him with 10 points and 4 assists. Four KIU Titans players scored in double figures. Even 26 points by Ronald Ayume did not help to save the game for Victoria USY. Maker Mayen added 6 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. KIU Titans maintains seventh position with 8-6 record. Victoria USY lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth place with 13 games lost. KIU Titans' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Canons.
Top scorers:
KIU Titans: H.Okoth 13+1ast, A.Mohammed 12+11reb+1ast, M.Edgar 11+1reb+3ast, K.Ahmed 10+3reb+4ast, A.Isaiah 9+3reb+2ast, J.Dramaza 6+3reb+1ast
Victoria USY: A.Ronald 26+2reb+2ast, K.Jackson 11, K.Mambo 6+1reb+2ast, M.Maker 6+6reb+2ast, A.Cedric 5+4reb+2ast, O.Emmanuel 4+3reb+2ast

Our Saviour - KCCA P. 43-50

Very expected game when 9th ranked Our Saviour (6-9) lost to fifth ranked KCCA P. (9-6) in Kampala 43-50 on Saturday. KCCA P. held Our Saviour to an opponent 17.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.9 percent accuracy of the winners. KCCA P. forced 19 Our Saviour turnovers. The winners were led by forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) who scored that evening 12 points and 7 rebounds and center Daniel Gaaki (-1992) supported him with 1 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. KCCA P.'s coach used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 12 points and 17 rebounds by forward Stephen Wokorach did not help to save the game for Our Saviour. Power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) added 13 points and 14 rebounds. KCCA P. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 9-6 record. Newly promoted Our Saviour keeps the ninth place with nine games lost. KCCA P. will meet higher ranked Betway Power (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Our Saviour's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: O.Emmanuel 12+7reb+3ast, D.Ojoro 7+1reb, G.Leonardo 6+10reb, N.Akok 6+5reb+1ast, O.Martin 4+5reb, K.Enock 3+2reb
Our Saviour: M.Mugisha 13+14reb+1ast, S.Wokorach 12+17reb+1ast, A.Davis 8+5reb+3ast, J.Wacha 6+5reb+1ast, Y.Ruot 2, S.Gombya 2+6reb+2ast

Blazers - UPDF 64-52

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Blazers (9-4) won against at home 7th ranked UPDF (9-7) 64-52 on Saturday. Blazers forced 25 UPDF turnovers and had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by UPDF's players. The winners were led by Kenyan point guard Kennedy Wachira (180-1995) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Daniel Juuko (187-1989) supported him with 6 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Even 13 points and 5 rebounds by swingman David Okello (-1997) did not help to save the game for UPDF. Arthur Wanyoto added 9 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Blazers have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 9-4 record. Loser UPDF dropped to the sixth place with seven games lost. Blazers will meet Ndejje Angels (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. UPDF will play against Tropical R. (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Blazers: W.Kennedy 27+10reb+2ast, P.Odong 12+1reb+2ast, D.Juuko 6+11reb+6ast, A.Saidi 6+3reb+1ast, K.Okall 5+9reb+5ast, C.Kasujja 3+2reb
UPDF: O.David 13+5reb, W.Arthur 9+5reb, F.Odama 7+3reb+1ast, R.Jafar 6+3reb, N.Akok 5+6reb+2ast, W.Edrine 4+3reb+2ast

Betway Power - Falcons 67-47

Bottom-ranked Falcons is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their 15th consecutive match to third ranked Betway Power (11-4) 67-47. Betway Power forced 26 Falcons turnovers and outrebounded them 54-38 including 22 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Nasser Guddi (-1992) who added 7 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Kenneth Mesho with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and swingman Henrison Mbaziira scored 18 points and 6 steals. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Betway Power maintains third position with 11-4 record having just two points less than leader City Oilers. Falcons at the other side still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Betway Power will play against JKL Dolphins (#8) in Kampala in the next round where they are favorite. Falcons will play against Victoria USY (#12) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Betway Power: A.Isaac 14+12reb+4ast, I.Ochera 11+4reb+2ast, B.Bonza 8+1reb, N.Guddi 7+8reb+3ast, G.Ochieng 5+1reb, S.Imran 4+6reb
Falcons: M.Henrison 18+4reb+1ast, M.Kenneth 12+14reb+1ast, B.Wafula 8+9reb+1ast, A.Emmanuel 6+4reb+1ast, V.Jurua 3+3reb+7ast, N.Mark 0+2reb

Victoria USY - UCU Canons 60-81

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Victoria USY (2-13) was outscored at home by second ranked UCU Canons (13-3) 81-60 on Sunday. UCU Canons held Victoria USY to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.8 percent accuracy of the winners. UCU Canons forced 25 Victoria USY turnovers and outrebounded them 56-34 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Sudanese center Titus Lual (-1998) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and forward Rogers Dauna (196-2000) supported him with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four UCU Canons players scored in double figures. Even 17 points by Maker Mayen did not help to save the game for Victoria USY. Ronald Ayume added 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. UCU Canons maintains second position with 13-3 record having just one point less than leader City Oilers. Victoria USY lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth place with 13 games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KIU Titans.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: W.Crammer 15+1reb+1ast, T.Lual 15+11reb+2ast, A.Caesar 12+5reb, D.Rogers 12+7reb, A.Isyagi 8+5reb+1ast, L.Ibanda 5+8reb+2ast
Victoria USY: M.Maker 17+4reb+1ast, K.Mambo 14+2reb+1ast, A.Ronald 12+4reb+2ast, M.Peter 6+4reb, O.Brian 4+4reb, M.Nyong 3+8reb+2ast

UPDF - Our Saviour 80-57

The game between seventh ranked UPDF (9-7) and 9th ranked Our Saviour (6-9) in Kampala on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. UPDF outscored guests from Kampala 80-57. UPDF forced 23 Our Saviour turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by forward Ferdinand Odama (-1995) who scored that evening 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and swingman David Okello (-1997) supported him with 20 points. Four UPDF players scored in double figures. Even 10 points and 7 rebounds by power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) did not help to save the game for Our Saviour. Forward Stephen Wokorach added 9 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. UPDF moved-up to sixth place. Newly promoted Our Saviour keeps the ninth position with nine games lost. UPDF will meet Tropical R. (#10) in the next round. Our Saviour's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.
Top scorers:
UPDF: O.David 20+4reb+2ast, J.Egau 16+1reb+1ast, F.Odama 14+5reb+7ast, M.Olobo 11+7reb+2ast, W.Arthur 7+6reb+1ast, W.Pirwoth 6+3reb+3ast
Our Saviour: J.Wacha 11+4reb+1ast, M.Mugisha 10+7reb+2ast, S.Wokorach 9+5reb+2ast, E.Bakara 8+1reb, A.Davis 8+4reb+1ast, S.Henry 6+2reb



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