NBL Round 5 (Regular Season): Lady Tomahawks are defeated by KIU Rangers in a derby game

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KIU Rangers (#3) and Lady Tomahawks (#6). KIU Rangers (5-1) crushed visiting Lady Tomahawks (3-3) by 28 points 81-53. KIU Rangers held Lady Tomahawks to an opponent 23.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.9 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Lady Tomahawks 48-37 including a 39-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. KIU Rangers looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Lady Tomahawks' players. Forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Ines Kanyamunza chipped in 27 points and 5 assists. KIU Rangers' coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Dorah Nakijjoba responded with 11 points and 7 rebounds. KIU Rangers moved-up to second place, which they share with UCU Ladies. Newly promoted Lady Tomahawks keep the sixth position with three games lost. KIU Rangers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lady Tomahawks' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KCCA Leopards.
NBL top team - KCCA Leopards (6-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Kampala Uni (0-5) 99-20. Guard Ninette Uwineza nailed a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists and 8 steals for the winning side and Margaret Bagaala accounted for 21 points and 4 assists. Gladys Ayaa (-2000) came up with 10 points and 7 rebounds for Kampala Uni in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated KCCA Leopards have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Kampala Uni at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Lady Tomahawks.
The game in was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Miracle (4-2) played at the court of 8th ranked YMCA Hamstars (2-5). Miracle defeated YMCA Hamstars 66-50 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Brenda Alyano who scored 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Rose Musundi produced 18 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Miracle. They maintain fifth place with 4-2 record. Newly promoted YMCA Hamstars keep the eighth position with five games lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Nabisunsa.

In the last two games of round 5 A1 Challenge lost to Miracle on the opponent's court 44-58. Nabisunsa was outscored by UCU Ladies in a home game 49-97.

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Miracle - A1 Challenge 58-44

Very expected game in Kampala where 9th ranked A1 Challenge (1-4) was defeated by fifth ranked Miracle (4-2) 58-44 on Wednesday. Miracle held A1 Challenge to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Miracle forced 26 A1 Challenge turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Miracle made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) who scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Susan Amito (-1988) chipped in 15 points. Stella Kiberenge produced 8 points and 12 rebounds and Cathy Kekimuli added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. A1 Challenge's coach rotated twelve players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Miracle. They maintain fifth place with 4-2 record. Loser A1 Challenge keeps the ninth position with four games lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Nabisunsa.
Top scorers:
A1 Challenge: A.Faith 10+1reb+2ast, K.Cathy 8+8reb, K.Stella 8+12reb+1ast, A.Janet 4+4reb, L.Vivian 3+1reb, N.Mastullah 3+2reb+1ast
Miracle: S.Amito 15+4reb+2ast, W.Akello 14+9reb, A.Brenda 9+1reb+6ast, C.Lilian 6+12reb+2ast, S.Namukose 4+6reb+3ast, N.Isabella 4+1reb

YMCA Hamstars - Miracle 50-66

The game in was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Miracle (4-2) played at the court of 8th ranked YMCA Hamstars (2-5). Miracle defeated YMCA Hamstars 66-50 on Saturday. Miracle held YMCA Hamstars to an opponent 22.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 32.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Miracle forced 19 YMCA Hamstars turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by YMCA Hamstars' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Miracle made 9 blocks. The best player for the winners was forward Brenda Alyano who scored 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Rose Musundi produced 18 points and 9 rebounds and Akello Scovia added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Miracle. They maintain fifth place with 4-2 record. Newly promoted YMCA Hamstars keep the eighth position with five games lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Nabisunsa.
Top scorers:
YMCA Hamstars: M.Rose 18+9reb+1ast, S.Akello 12+7reb+2ast, A.Njeru 4+9reb, O.Caren 4+2reb+1ast, O.Florence 4+5reb+1ast, A.Edisa 3+4reb+1ast
Miracle: A.Brenda 29+5reb+5ast, W.Akello 15+11reb+5ast, S.Amito 8+10reb+3ast, C.Lilian 6+9reb+2ast, N.Isabella 2+2reb+1ast, N.Mariam 2+2reb

Nabisunsa - UCU Ladies 49-97

Very predictable result in Kampala where fourth ranked UCU Ladies (5-1) smashed 10th ranked Nabisunsa (1-5) 97-49 on Saturday. UCU Ladies dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Nabisunsa's 38. UCU Ladies forced 29 Nabisunsa turnovers and outrebounded them 50-32 including 26 on the offensive glass. UCU Ladies looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Martina Anyango who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. The former international Shakirah Nanvubya (-2000) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. Five UCU Ladies players scored in double figures. Martha Yikiru produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Mpoza Abigail added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for UCU Ladies. They moved-up to second place, which they share with KIU Rangers. Nabisunsa lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with five games lost. UCU Ladies' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala .
Top scorers:
Nabisunsa: Y.Martha 16+11reb+4ast, L.Shabilah 10+5reb+2ast, A.Mpoza 8+7reb+2ast, A.Keturah 5+1reb, J.Amella 4+5reb+3ast, S.Agaba 4+1reb
UCU Ladies: N.Caroline 16+4reb+3ast, O.Millicent 15+5reb, A.Martina 15+10reb+1ast, N.Shakirah 14+3reb+6ast, L.Shillah 10+7reb+6ast, N.Sylivia 9+5reb+2ast

Kampala Uni - KCCA Leopards 20-99

NBL top team - KCCA Leopards (6-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Kampala Uni (0-5) 99-20. KCCA Leopards held Kampala Uni to an opponent 13.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.4 percent accuracy of the winners. KCCA Leopards forced 27 Kampala Uni turnovers and outrebounded them 65-31 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. KCCA Leopards players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Kampala Uni's players. Guard Ninette Uwineza nailed a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists and 8 steals for the winning side and Margaret Bagaala accounted for 21 points and 4 assists. Four KCCA Leopards players scored in double figures. Gladys Ayaa (-2000) came up with 10 points and 7 rebounds and guard Hanifah Namuli (-2002) added 1 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Kampala Uni in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. KCCA Leopards have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Kampala Uni at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Lady Tomahawks.
Top scorers:
Kampala Uni: A.Gladys 10+7reb, N.Victoria 4+5reb+1ast, N.Racheal 3+2reb, N.Shamim 2+2reb+1ast, N.Hanifah 1+10reb+5ast, N.Shakirah 0+4reb
KCCA Leopards: B.Margaret 21+4reb+4ast, N.Perus 21+5reb+2ast, U.Ninette 14+13reb+12ast, A.Ruth 13+3reb+2ast, M.Sherinah 8+11reb+1ast, A.Susan 6+8reb+2ast

KIU Rangers - Lady Tomahawks 81-53

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KIU Rangers (#3) and Lady Tomahawks (#6). KIU Rangers (5-1) crushed visiting Lady Tomahawks (3-3) by 28 points 81-53. KIU Rangers held Lady Tomahawks to an opponent 23.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.9 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Lady Tomahawks 48-37 including a 39-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. KIU Rangers looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Lady Tomahawks' players. Forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Ines Kanyamunza chipped in 27 points and 5 assists. KIU Rangers' coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Dorah Nakijjoba responded with 11 points and 7 rebounds and Christine Namyalo (-2006) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. KIU Rangers moved-up to second place, which they share with UCU Ladies. Newly promoted Lady Tomahawks keep the sixth position with three games lost. KIU Rangers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lady Tomahawks' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KCCA Leopards.
Top scorers:
Lady Tomahawks: N.Dorah 11+7reb+2ast, N.Christine 10+5reb+1ast, N.Fauzia 9+2reb, S.Asiimwe 6+1reb, A.Charity 6+6reb+1ast, N.Bisoboka 5+4reb+2ast
KIU Rangers: K.Ines 27+4reb+5ast, K.Sharon 20+16reb+4ast, N.Stella 8+6reb+2ast, N.Fildauce 8+3reb+10ast, A.Mary 8+13reb+3ast, F.Nanyonga 4+2reb+1ast