NBL Round 9 (Regular Season): Our Saviour is defeated by KIU Titans in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KIU Titans (#7) and Our Saviour (#4). Our Saviour was defeated at home 61-70 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. KIU Titans looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when KIU Titans made 9 blocks. Joel Lukoji stepped up and scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and the former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was John Teko with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Our Saviour's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. KIU Titans (3-2) moved-up to sixth place. Our Saviour at the other side dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. KIU Titans will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Our Saviour's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Power.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#3) and Our Saviour (#4). Our Saviour was crushed at home by 20 points 42-62 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 21 rebounds for the winning side and Lwabaga Ibanda accounted for 9 points and 5 rebounds. John Teko came up with 10 points and 6 rebounds for Our Saviour in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCU Canons have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory UCU Canons went down to fourth position due to points difference. Our Saviour at the other side dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. UCU Canons will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Our Saviour's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Power.
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: KCCA P. (#4) and UCU Canons (#3). UCU Canons were defeated at home 65-69 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 UCU Canons. The best player for the winners was Caesar Kizito who scored 17 points. KCCA P.'s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Abraham Isyagi who recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds. KCCA P. have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. Loser UCU Canons dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last two games of round 9 JKL Dolphins won against Ndejje Angels on the opponent's court 73-61. Blazers outscored Livingstone in a home game 82-53.



Ndejje Angels - JKL Dolphins 61-73

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Kampala where 10th ranked Ndejje Angels (2-5) were defeated by eleventh ranked JKL Dolphins (2-4) 73-61 on Saturday. JKL Dolphins forced 20 Ndejje Angels turnovers. The best player for the winners was Arthur Wanyoto who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 20 rebounds. Austin Odiwuor chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Haron Alinaitwe who recorded 18 points and Christian Ndibu added 7 points and 13 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. JKL Dolphins moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Livingstone. Ndejje Angels lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. JKL Dolphins will meet Livingstone (#10) in the next round. Ndejje Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Blazers.
Top scorers:
Ndejje Angels: A.Haron 18+2reb+3ast, Y.Noel 12+5reb+2ast, R.Bolton 9+9reb+1ast, N.Christian 7+13reb+1ast, W.Benon 5+6reb, O.James 4+9reb+3ast
JKL Dolphins: O.Austin 17+9reb, W.Arthur 13+20reb+1ast, M.Buluma 10+7reb+2ast, C.Kabangu 8+8reb+3ast, K.Daniel 8+4reb+1ast, A.Samuel 6+2reb+1ast

Our Saviour - KIU Titans 61-70

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KIU Titans (#7) and Our Saviour (#4). Our Saviour was defeated at home 61-70 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. KIU Titans looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when KIU Titans made 9 blocks. Joel Lukoji stepped up and scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and the former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was John Teko with 20 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Our Saviour's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. KIU Titans (3-2) moved-up to sixth place. Our Saviour at the other side dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. KIU Titans will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Our Saviour's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Power.
Top scorers:
Our Saviour: T.John 20+7reb+2ast, M.Mugisha 11+7reb+1ast, S.Henry 7+1reb+1ast, M.Kenneth 4+5reb, J.Wacha 4+1reb+3ast, O.Alleh 4+1reb+1ast
KIU Titans: L.Joel 19+6reb+4ast, M.Edgar 11+8reb+5ast, K.Ahmed 11+2reb+1ast, T.Kasereka 9+2reb+4ast, J.Mpiya 8+9reb+3ast, C.Kasujja 6+1reb+1ast

Blazers - Livingstone 82-53

Very predictable result in Kampala where first ranked Blazers (6-1) smashed 9th ranked Livingstone (2-4) 82-53 on Sunday. Blazers forced 22 Livingstone turnovers and had a 30-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Peter Cheng who scored 8 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Elly Okello chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Diopa Lukusa who recorded 9 points and 6 rebounds and Bismarck Okot added 10 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Blazers have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-1 record. Newly promoted Livingstone keeps the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with JKL Dolphins. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Ndejje Angels.
Top scorers:
Livingstone: B.Oscar 10+1reb, O.Bismarck 10+3reb+1ast, L.Diopa 9+6reb, O.Bruce 7+5reb, A.Amara 5+3reb+2ast, M.Achile 5
Blazers: O.Elly 16+7reb, N.Guddi 12+2reb, N.Chuol 11, J.Chuma 9+9reb+2ast, C.Peter 8+11reb+4ast, D.Gaaki 8+1reb+2ast

Our Saviour - UCU Canons 42-62

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#3) and Our Saviour (#4). Our Saviour was crushed at home by 20 points 42-62 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. UCU Canons held Our Saviour to an opponent 21.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.1 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Our Saviour 48-34 including a 39-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Peter Sifuma (-1996) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 21 rebounds for the winning side and Lwabaga Ibanda accounted for 9 points and 5 rebounds. John Teko came up with 10 points and 6 rebounds and Henry Ssebagala added 7 points respectively for Our Saviour in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCU Canons have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory UCU Canons went down to fourth position due to points difference. Our Saviour at the other side dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. UCU Canons will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Our Saviour's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Power.
Top scorers:
Our Saviour: T.John 10+6reb, S.Henry 7+4reb+3ast, M.Kenneth 5+1reb, M.Mugisha 5+5reb+1ast, M.Trevor 4+6reb+2ast, D.Asiku 4+4reb+3ast
UCU Canons: S.Peter 18+21reb+3ast, I.Lwabaga 9+5reb+3ast, O.Marvin 8+3ast, A.Isyagi 8+4reb+2ast, Z.Ekirapa 6+1reb, J.Kayiira 6+7reb+1ast

UCU Canons - KCCA P. 65-69

Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: KCCA P. (#4) and UCU Canons (#3). UCU Canons were defeated at home 65-69 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 UCU Canons. KCCA P. forced 22 UCU Canons turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Caesar Kizito (-1988) who scored 17 points. Forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four KCCA P. players scored in double figures. KCCA P.'s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Abraham Isyagi (-1989) who recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds and center Peter Sifuma (-1996) added 6 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. KCCA P. have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. Loser UCU Canons dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: A.Isyagi 18+8reb+3ast, K.Jerry 16+4reb+1ast, O.Marvin 15+5reb+1ast, S.Peter 6+17reb+4ast, Z.Ekirapa 5+3reb+1ast, J.Alier 3+1reb+1ast
KCCA P.: C.Kizito 17+4reb+1ast, O.Emmanuel 12+6reb, O.Stephen 11+3reb, E.Okumu 10+6reb+2ast, D.Ojoro 6+5reb, A.Emmanuel 6+4reb+1ast