NBL Round 7 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with JKL Dolphins' defeat of UCU Ladies

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#2) and UCU Ladies (#4). JKL Dolphins (6-0) won against visiting UCU Ladies (6-2) 75-68. JKL Dolphins made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 UCU Ladies turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Becky Longom contributed with 10 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. The former international Shakirah Nanvubya (-2000) answered with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for UCU Ladies. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated JKL Dolphins have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 6-0 record behind leader KCCA Leopards. UCU Ladies at the other side keep the fourth position with two games lost. JKL Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. UCU Ladies' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Miracle.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: Magic Stormers (#8) and Lady Tomahawks (#7). Magic Stormers (2-5) crushed visiting Lady Tomahawks (3-6) by 16 points 62-46. It was a great evening for forward Daphine Adong who led her team to a victory scoring 13 points and 7 rebounds. Ruth Nambirige helped adding 6 points and 14 rebounds. At the losing side guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Magic Stormers maintains eighth place with 2-5 record, which they share with YMCA Hamstars. Lady Tomahawks lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the seventh position with six games lost. Magic Stormers 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 travel locally in Kampala to the arena Nabisunsa.
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#6) and Miracle (#4). Miracle was defeated at home 42-56 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Miracle. It was an exceptional evening for Among Annet who led the winners and scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Susan Amito came up with 6 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for Miracle in the defeat. Miracle's coach rotated eleven players saving starting five for next games. JTL Jaguars maintains sixth place with 4-3 record. Loser Miracle dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. JTL Jaguars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Miracle's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Ladies.

Other games in round 7 were not that significant. Winless Kampala Uni was beaten by A1 Challenge on the road 57-43. Winless Kampala Uni lost to defending champion JKL Dolphins on its own court 35-108. KIU Rangers outscored A1 Challenge in Kampala 62-39. Magic Stormers were rolled over UCU Ladies at home 52-75.

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JKL Dolphins - UCU Ladies 75-68

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#2) and UCU Ladies (#4). JKL Dolphins (6-0) won against visiting UCU Ladies (6-2) 75-68. JKL Dolphins made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 UCU Ladies turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Becky Longom contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. The former international Shakirah Nanvubya (-2000) answered with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international Bridget Aber (-2001) added 11 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for UCU Ladies. Five UCU Ladies players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. JKL Dolphins have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 6-0 record behind leader KCCA Leopards. UCU Ladies at the other side keep the fourth position with two games lost. JKL Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. UCU Ladies' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Miracle.
Top scorers:
UCU Ladies: N.Aziida 13+5reb+1ast, N.Shakirah 13+8reb+7ast, A.Bridget 11+12reb+1ast, H.Najjuko 10+4reb+2ast, N.Tracy 10+3reb+2ast, N.Sylvia 4+5reb
JKL Dolphins: H.Akello 23+15reb+5ast, R.Imanishimwe 17+5reb+4ast, L.Becky 10+14reb+3ast, B.Ekone 7+1reb, N.Evelyn 6+6reb+4ast, K.Agatha 5+1reb

A1 Challenge - Kampala Uni 57-43

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked A1 Challenge (2-6) beat at home bottom-ranked Kampala Uni (0-7) 57-43 on Saturday. A1 Challenge held Kampala Uni to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.2 percent accuracy of the winners. A1 Challenge forced 31 Kampala Uni turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for forward Sharua Nakirya (-2000) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Marion Esther accounted for 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Hanifah Namuli (-2002) came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds and Gladys Ayaa (-2000) added 5 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Kampala Uni in the defeat. Kampala Uni's coach rotated ten players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory A1 Challenge went down to tenth position due to points difference. Kampala Uni lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kampala Uni: N.Hanifah 14+5reb+1ast, A.Robinah 7+2reb, N.Racheal 7+3reb+1ast, A.Gladys 5+10reb, N.Shamim 4+4reb, A.Josephine 2+10reb+1ast
A1 Challenge: N.Sharua 20+5reb+3ast, E.Marion 11+9reb, N.Patience 8+7reb+1ast, N.Mastullah 7+3reb+2ast, S.Levi 4+2reb+1ast, R.Nkabidwa 4

Magic Stormers - Lady Tomahawks 62-46

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: Magic Stormers (#8) and Lady Tomahawks (#7). Magic Stormers (2-5) crushed visiting Lady Tomahawks (3-6) by 16 points 62-46. Magic Stormers forced 26 Lady Tomahawks turnovers. It was a great evening for forward Daphine Adong who led her team to a victory scoring 13 points and 7 rebounds. Ruth Nambirige helped adding 6 points and 14 rebounds. At the losing side guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Bisoboka Naluyima scored 5 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Magic Stormers maintains eighth place with 2-5 record, which they share with YMCA Hamstars. Lady Tomahawks lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the seventh position with six games lost. Magic Stormers 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 travel locally in Kampala to the arena Nabisunsa.
Top scorers:
Lady Tomahawks: L.Stella 16+8reb, N.Christine 13+2reb+1ast, S.Asiimwe 6+2reb+1ast, N.Bisoboka 5+9reb+4ast, N.Patience 2+4reb+4ast, N.Aisha 2+10reb
Magic Stormers: A.Daphine 13+7reb+1ast, A.Kur 12+4reb, A.Auma 12+2reb+1ast, M.Atulinda 8+8reb, N.Ruth 6+14reb+1ast, N.Martha 5+1reb+2ast

Kampala Uni - JKL Dolphins 35-108

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Kampala Uni (0-7) was smashed at home by leader JKL Dolphins (6-0) 108-35 on Sunday. JKL Dolphins held Kampala Uni to an opponent 19.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.3 percent accuracy of the winners and had 24 for 36 from the free-throw line, while Kampala Uni only scored seven points from the stripe. JKL Dolphins forced 36 Kampala Uni turnovers and outrebounded them 64-43 including a 36-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) who led the winners and scored 36 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. Forward Becky Longom accounted for 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Four JKL Dolphins players scored in double figures. Gladys Ayaa (-2000) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and Josephine Alimochan added 6 points and 7 rebounds 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. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for JKL Dolphins. Defending champion maintains second place with 6-0 record behind leader KCCA Leopards. Kampala Uni lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kampala Uni: N.Nicole 12+2reb, A.Gladys 10+11reb, A.Josephine 6+7reb+2ast, N.Hanifah 5+4reb+2ast, N.Shamim 2+7reb, N.Brenda 0
JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 36+6reb+3ast, N.Evelyn 14+4reb, L.Becky 13+12reb+2ast, R.Imanishimwe 11+4reb+1ast, T.Thelma 10+9reb+2ast, H.Akello 8+6reb+4ast

A1 Challenge - KIU Rangers 39-62

Very predictable result when third ranked KIU Rangers (6-1) rolled over 9th ranked A1 Challenge (2-6) in Kampala 62-39 on Sunday. KIU Rangers outrebounded A1 Challenge 51-37 including 17 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Mary Amaniyo (180-2003) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Elizabeth Akol (-1993) accounted for 13 points for the winning side. KIU Rangers' coach felt very confident using 11 players saving starting five for next games. Forward Sharua Nakirya (-2000) came up with 16 points and Cathy Kekimuli added 4 points and 11 rebounds respectively for A1 Challenge in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for KIU Rangers. They maintain third place with 6-1 record behind leader KCCA Leopards. Loser A1 Challenge dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
A1 Challenge: N.Sharua 16+3reb+1ast, K.Stella 6+8reb, A.Faith 6+4reb+2ast, K.Cathy 4+11reb+2ast, N.Patience 4+6reb+1ast, L.Vivian 3+3reb
KIU Rangers: A.Elizabeth 13+4reb, A.Mary 12+15reb+3ast, K.Ines 12+2reb+1ast, R.Nanyonga 10+2reb+1ast, N.Fildauce 5+5reb+4ast, H.Alesi 4

Miracle - JTL Jaguars 42-56

Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#6) and Miracle (#4). Miracle was defeated at home 42-56 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Miracle. JTL Jaguars held Miracle to an opponent 22.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.7 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Miracle 55-40 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for center Among Annet (185-1996) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. The former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) accounted for 5 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Susan Amito (-1988) came up with 6 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Brenda Alyano added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Miracle in the defeat. Miracle's coach rotated eleven players saving starting five for next games. JTL Jaguars maintains sixth place with 4-3 record. Loser Miracle dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. JTL Jaguars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Miracle's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Ladies.
Top scorers:
Miracle: W.Akello 11+4reb+1ast, A.Brenda 11+5reb+2ast, N.Isabella 10+2reb, S.Amito 6+12reb+4ast, C.Lilian 2+5reb+3ast, S.Namukose 2+5reb+1ast
JTL Jaguars: A.Annet 16+9reb+1ast, N.Mary 10+2reb+2ast, W.Sandra 9+1reb, S.Ageno 5+12reb+5ast, L.Ruth 4+7reb+2ast, B.Kayaga 4+2reb

Magic Stormers - UCU Ladies 52-75

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Magic Stormers (2-5) were outscored by fourth ranked UCU Ladies (6-2) in Kampala 75-52 on Wednesday. UCU Ladies dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Magic Stormers' 26. UCU Ladies forced 25 Magic Stormers turnovers and outrebounded them 54-33 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. UCU Ladies looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for guard Tracy Namugosa who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Sylvia Nantongo accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Kur Ajah came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds and Ruth Nambirige added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Magic Stormers 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. UCU Ladies maintains fourth place with 6-2 record. Loser Magic Stormers keep the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with YMCA Hamstars. UCU Ladies' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Miracle.
Top scorers:
Magic Stormers: A.Kur 14+5reb+2ast, N.Ruth 9+9reb+1ast, N.Doreen 8+3reb+2ast, O.Nyachwo 5+1reb, A.Daphine 5+7reb+2ast, J.Namugala 5+1reb+3ast
UCU Ladies: N.Tracy 17+11reb+6ast, N.Sylvia 14+7reb+1ast, A.Prosper 8+2reb+1ast, L.Shillah 6+8reb+1ast, A.Bridget 6+10reb+3ast, N.Caroline 6+1reb+1ast