NBL Round 9 (Regular Season): Miracle hands first defeat to KCCA Leopards

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KCCA Leopards (9-1) recorded its first loss in Kampala on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by fifth ranked Miracle (7-3) 76-75. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Miracle forced 23 KCCA Leopards turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) who scored 24 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Lilian Cherotich chipped in 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was Kazibwe Sylvester who recorded 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. KCCA Leopards' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Miracle moved-up to second place. KCCA Leopards at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Kampala Uni.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#1) and Magic Stormers (#8). KCCA Leopards (9-1) crushed visiting Magic Stormers (3-6) by 52 points 88-36. It was a good game for Kazibwe Sylvester who led her team to a victory with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Ninette Uwineza contributed with 7 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Forward Daphine Adong answered with 8 points for Magic Stormers. 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 maintains first place with 9-1 record. Magic Stormers at the other side keep the eighth position with six games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .
Bottom-ranked Kampala Uni (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 98-43 loss to fifth ranked Miracle (7-3) in Kampala on Monday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Brenda Alyano stepped up and scored 27 points for the winners. The best for the losing side was Gladys Ayaa with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Kampala Uni's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Miracle moved-up to second place. Loser Kampala Uni still closes the standings with eight games lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .

Other games of round 9 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
A1 Challenge was crushed by JTL Jaguars in Kampala 55-33. JTL Jaguars smashed YMCA Hamstars at home 58-29. Magic Stormers won against YMCA Hamstars on the opponent's court 54-51.
The best stats of 9th round was 6 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Atulinda Moureen of Magic Stormers.

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JTL Jaguars - A1 Challenge 55-33

There was no surprise in Kampala where 9th ranked A1 Challenge (2-7) was crushed by sixth ranked JTL Jaguars (6-3) 55-33 on Saturday. JTL Jaguars held A1 Challenge to an opponent 18.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.0 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded A1 Challenge 47-28 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mercy Batamuliza stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 18 rebounds for the winners and the former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) chipped in 2 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. JTL Jaguars' coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Stella Kiberenge with 11 points and 9 rebounds and forward Sharua Nakirya (-2000) scored 8 points and 4 steals. JTL Jaguars have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 6-3 record. Loser A1 Challenge keeps the ninth position with seven games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .
Top scorers:
A1 Challenge: K.Stella 11+9reb+1ast, P.Yaweh 9+1reb, N.Sharua 8+1reb+2ast, A.Faith 2+2reb, K.Cathy 2+2reb+1ast, L.Vivian 1+10reb
JTL Jaguars: B.Mercy 11+18reb+1ast, L.Ruth 11+2reb+2ast, B.Kayaga 9+2reb, A.Annet 9+1reb+2ast, N.Maimuna 4+2reb+1ast, W.Sandra 4+3reb

Kampala Uni - Miracle 43-98

Bottom-ranked Kampala Uni (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 98-43 loss to fifth ranked Miracle (7-3) in Kampala on Monday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Miracle dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Kampala Uni's 26. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Miracle made 8 blocks. Forward Brenda Alyano stepped up and scored 27 points for the winners and Lilian Nakato chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Five Miracle players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Gladys Ayaa (-2000) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Josephine Alimochan scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Kampala Uni's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Miracle moved-up to second place. Loser Kampala Uni still closes the standings with eight games lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .
Top scorers:
Kampala Uni: A.Gladys 19+10reb, A.Josephine 8+6reb, N.Nicole 7+2reb+2ast, B.Grace 4+1reb, N.Victoria 2+5reb, N.Shakirah 2+3reb
Miracle: A.Brenda 27+2reb, N.Lilian 18+5reb+2ast, W.Akello 13+7reb, S.Amito 12+5reb+2ast, C.Lilian 11+11reb+2ast, N.Isabella 9+2reb+1ast

JTL Jaguars - YMCA Hamstars 58-29

No shocking result in a game in Kampala where sixth ranked JTL Jaguars (6-3) smashed 10th ranked YMCA Hamstars (2-8) 58-29 on Monday. JTL Jaguars held YMCA Hamstars to an opponent 24.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 28.6 percent accuracy of the winners and had 26 for 49 from the free-throw line, while YMCA Hamstars only scored three points from the stripe. Center Among Annet (185-1996) stepped up and scored 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Mercy Batamuliza chipped in 7 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Rose Musundi with 7 points and Amy Chan scored 4 points and 6 rebounds. YMCA Hamstars' coach already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. JTL Jaguars have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 6-3 record. YMCA Hamstars lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the tenth position with eight games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .
Top scorers:
YMCA Hamstars: M.Rose 7+4reb, S.Akello 6+2reb, A.Njeru 6+3reb, C.Amy 4+6reb, O.Florence 4+4reb+2ast, A.Regina 2+3reb
JTL Jaguars: A.Annet 10+9reb, N.Rhoda 9+3ast, L.Ruth 8+1reb+1ast, N.Maimuna 8+3reb+1ast, B.Kayaga 7, B.Mercy 7+12reb

KCCA Leopards - Magic Stormers 88-36

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#1) and Magic Stormers (#8). KCCA Leopards (9-1) crushed visiting Magic Stormers (3-6) by 52 points 88-36. KCCA Leopards held Magic Stormers to an opponent 23.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.4 percent accuracy of the winners. KCCA Leopards forced 24 Magic Stormers turnovers and outrebounded them 48-32 including 18 on the offensive glass. KCCA Leopards players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Magic Stormers' players. It was a good game for Kazibwe Sylvester who led her team to a victory with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Ninette Uwineza contributed with 7 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Four KCCA Leopards players scored in double figures. Forward Daphine Adong answered with 8 points and center Atulinda Moureen (-1989) added 8 points in the effort for Magic Stormers. 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 maintains first place with 9-1 record. Magic Stormers at the other side keep the eighth position with six games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .
Top scorers:
Magic Stormers: M.Atulinda 8+4reb+2ast, A.Daphine 8+3reb+3ast, N.Ruth 5+7reb, N.Doreen 5+2reb, A.Auma 4+4reb+1ast, A.Kur 3+4reb
KCCA Leopards: M.Sherinah 14+5reb+2ast, S.Kazibwe 13+6reb+3ast, M.Amoding 13+5ast, A.Susan 12, M.Soigi 10+7reb+3ast, B.Margaret 9+4reb+3ast

Miracle - KCCA Leopards 76-75

KCCA Leopards (9-1) recorded its first loss in Kampala on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by fifth ranked Miracle (7-3) 76-75. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Miracle forced 23 KCCA Leopards turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) who scored 24 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Lilian Cherotich chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Miracle players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Kazibwe Sylvester who recorded 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Perus Nyamwenge added 18 points respectively. KCCA Leopards' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Miracle moved-up to second place. KCCA Leopards at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Kampala Uni.
Top scorers:
KCCA Leopards: N.Perus 18+1reb+3ast, K.Falidah 12+4reb+1ast, S.Kazibwe 10+7reb+6ast, U.Ninette 9+5reb+2ast, M.Soigi 6+7reb+1ast, A.Susan 5+2reb+2ast
Miracle: W.Akello 24+7reb+2ast, A.Brenda 18+6reb+2ast, S.Amito 13+5reb+1ast, C.Lilian 12+12reb+3ast, G.Kusaba 4+5reb+5ast, N.Isabella 3+1reb+1ast

YMCA Hamstars - Magic Stormers 51-54

Rather expected game when 10th ranked YMCA Hamstars (2-8) were edged at home by eighth ranked Magic Stormers (3-6) 54-51 on Saturday. Magic Stormers forced 20 YMCA Hamstars turnovers. Center Atulinda Moureen (-1989) stepped up and scored 6 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Daphine Adong chipped in 11 points and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was Rose Musundi with 22 points and Akello Scovia scored 10 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Magic Stormers maintains eighth place with 3-6 record. YMCA Hamstars lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the tenth position with eight games lost. Magic Stormers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .
Top scorers:
YMCA Hamstars: M.Rose 22+2reb+2ast, S.Akello 10+8reb+4ast, O.Florence 7+2reb+1ast, C.Amy 6+3reb, O.Caren 2+1reb+1ast, W.Rose 2+11reb
Magic Stormers: A.Daphine 11+4reb+1ast, N.Patricia 8+4reb, N.Doreen 7, M.Atulinda 6+8reb+4ast, L.Charity 6, N.Christine 4+10reb+1ast