NBL Round 8 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 KCCA Leopards defeat YMCA Hamstars

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NBL top team - KCCA Leopards (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed ninth ranked YMCA Hamstars (2-6) in Kampala 100-45. KCCA Leopards dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to YMCA Hamstars' 26 and had 26 for 44 from the free-throw line, while YMCA Hamstars only scored ten points from the stripe. KCCA Leopards forced 40 YMCA Hamstars turnovers and outrebounded them 53-29 including a 26-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. KCCA Leopards looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by YMCA Hamstars' players. 28 personal fouls committed by YMCA Hamstars helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a quality performance of Margaret Bagaala who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals and Kazibwe Sylvester who added 8 points, 7 rebounds, 12 assists and 9 steals during the contest. Rose Musundi responded with 16 points. Undefeated KCCA Leopards have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. YMCA Hamstars lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the ninth place with six games lost. They share the position with A1 Challenge. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Magic Stormers.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: Lady Tomahawks (#7) and Nabisunsa (#11). Nabisunsa was smashed at home by 26 points 65-91 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The winners were led by Aisha Namakula (-2000) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and Stella Lunkuse supported her with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Even a double-double of 10 points, 18 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks by guard Sarah Namale (-2005) did not help to save the game for Nabisunsa. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Lady Tomahawks maintains seventh position with 4-6 record. Nabisunsa lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with seven games lost. Lady Tomahawks' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala .

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KCCA Leopards - YMCA Hamstars 100-45

NBL top team - KCCA Leopards (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed ninth ranked YMCA Hamstars (2-6) in Kampala 100-45. KCCA Leopards dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to YMCA Hamstars' 26 and had 26 for 44 from the free-throw line, while YMCA Hamstars only scored ten points from the stripe. KCCA Leopards forced 40 YMCA Hamstars turnovers and outrebounded them 53-29 including a 26-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. KCCA Leopards looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by YMCA Hamstars' players. 28 personal fouls committed by YMCA Hamstars helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a quality performance of Margaret Bagaala who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals and Kazibwe Sylvester who added 8 points, 7 rebounds, 12 assists and 9 steals during the contest. Rose Musundi responded with 16 points and Rose Wafula scored 4 points and 12 rebounds. KCCA Leopards have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. YMCA Hamstars lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the ninth place with six games lost. They share the position with A1 Challenge. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Magic Stormers.
Top scorers:
YMCA Hamstars: M.Rose 16+1reb+1ast, S.Akello 11+5reb+1ast, C.Amy 8+3reb+1ast, A.Njeru 4+4reb, W.Rose 4+12reb+2ast, A.Regina 2
KCCA Leopards: N.Perus 19+2reb+5ast, B.Margaret 18+12reb+6ast, M.Soigi 17+4reb+1ast, M.Sherinah 14+3reb+1ast, A.Susan 9+8reb+2ast, K.Falidah 8+4reb+3ast

Nabisunsa - Lady Tomahawks 65-91

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: Lady Tomahawks (#7) and Nabisunsa (#11). Nabisunsa was smashed at home by 26 points 65-91 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Lady Tomahawks dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Nabisunsa's 32. Lady Tomahawks forced 40 Nabisunsa turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The winners were led by Aisha Namakula (-2000) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) supported her with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Four Lady Tomahawks players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 10 points, 18 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks by guard Sarah Namale (-2005) did not help to save the game for Nabisunsa. Martha Yikiru added 15 points and 17 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Lady Tomahawks maintains seventh position with 4-6 record. Nabisunsa lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with seven games lost. Lady Tomahawks' 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: L.Shabilah 17+8reb+3ast, Y.Martha 15+17reb+3ast, N.Sarah 10+18reb+8ast, M.Abigali 9+2reb+1ast, A.Josephine 7+1reb+1ast, A.Mpoza 3+4reb+2ast
Lady Tomahawks: N.Aisha 20+11reb+3ast, N.Christine 19+6reb, L.Stella 17+13reb+3ast, N.Kush 13+2reb, K.Vanessa 7+2reb+1ast, N.Patience 7+3reb+11ast