NBL Round 11 (Regular Season): #1 KCCA Leopards are defeated by JKL Dolphins

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked KCCA Leopards (9-2) in Kampala on Friday night. Hosts were edged by leader JKL Dolphins (7-0) 83-81. JKL Dolphins forced 20 KCCA Leopards turnovers. It was a great evening for the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) helped adding 22 points. Guard Perus Nyamwenge responded with 27 points. Undefeated JKL Dolphins have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to third place. KCCA Leopards at the other side still keep top position with two games lost.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: UCU Ladies (#2) and Miracle (#2). UCU Ladies (8-2) crushed visiting Miracle (7-4) by 17 points 67-50. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Miracle. It was an exceptional evening for the former international Bridget Aber (-2001) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds. Hajara Najjuko accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds. UCU Ladies' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Lilian Cherotich came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks for Miracle in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for UCU Ladies. They maintain second place with 8-2 record behind leader KCCA Leopards. Miracle at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost.
9th ranked A1 Challenge (2-8) was outscored at home by second ranked UCU Ladies (8-2) with the biggest margin this round 65-42 on Friday night. The best player for the winners was Shillah Lamunu who scored 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Stella Kiberenge produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 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. The victory was the third consecutive win for UCU Ladies. They maintain second place with 8-2 record behind leader KCCA Leopards. A1 Challenge lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with YMCA Hamstars.

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KCCA Leopards - JKL Dolphins 81-83

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked KCCA Leopards (9-2) in Kampala on Friday night. Hosts were edged by leader JKL Dolphins (7-0) 83-81. JKL Dolphins forced 20 KCCA Leopards turnovers. It was a great evening for the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) helped adding 22 points. Four JKL Dolphins players scored in double figures. Guard Perus Nyamwenge responded with 27 points and Kazibwe Sylvester produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. JKL Dolphins have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to third place. KCCA Leopards at the other side still keep top position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
KCCA Leopards: N.Perus 27+4reb+2ast, S.Kazibwe 13+10reb+8ast, B.Margaret 12+5reb+1ast, M.Soigi 9+4reb+1ast, A.Susan 7+4reb, N.Leanne 6
JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 22+3reb+1ast, H.Akello 20+17reb+4ast, F.Oketcho 15+2reb+4ast, N.Evelyn 12+6reb+2ast, T.Thelma 7+4reb, K.Agatha 3+2reb+1ast

A1 Challenge - UCU Ladies 42-65

9th ranked A1 Challenge (2-8) was outscored at home by second ranked UCU Ladies (8-2) with the biggest margin this round 65-42 on Friday night. UCU Ladies held A1 Challenge to an opponent 21.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 30.6 percent accuracy of the winners. UCU Ladies forced 24 A1 Challenge turnovers and outrebounded them 51-39 including 16 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Shillah Lamunu who scored 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international Shakirah Nanvubya (-2000) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Stella Kiberenge produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds and guard Faith Apio added 11 points and 4 assists respectively 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. The victory was the third consecutive win for UCU Ladies. They maintain second place with 8-2 record behind leader KCCA Leopards. A1 Challenge lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with YMCA Hamstars.
Top scorers:
A1 Challenge: K.Stella 12+18reb, A.Faith 11+2reb+4ast, N.Sharua 4+5reb+3ast, A.Janet 4+1reb, N.Patience 4+1reb+1ast, P.Yaweh 3+4reb+1ast
UCU Ladies: A.Bridget 15+3reb, N.Shakirah 14+6reb+4ast, L.Shillah 11+9reb+4ast, N.Sylvia 8+12reb+2ast, A.Prosper 6+4reb+2ast, O.Millicent 5+3reb+3ast

UCU Ladies - Miracle 67-50

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: UCU Ladies (#2) and Miracle (#2). UCU Ladies (8-2) crushed visiting Miracle (7-4) by 17 points 67-50. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Miracle. UCU Ladies held Miracle to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 30.0 percent accuracy of the winners. UCU Ladies forced 26 Miracle turnovers and outrebounded them 60-45 including 23 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for the former international Bridget Aber (-2001) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds. Hajara Najjuko (-1998) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. UCU Ladies' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Lilian Cherotich came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks and forward Brenda Alyano added 18 points and 5 steals respectively for Miracle in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for UCU Ladies. They maintain second place with 8-2 record behind leader KCCA Leopards. Miracle at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Miracle: A.Brenda 18+1reb+2ast, C.Lilian 10+13reb, S.Namukose 6+9reb+1ast, S.Amito 6+11reb+2ast, N.Lilian 4+2reb+1ast, N.Isabella 3+5reb+2ast
UCU Ladies: H.Najjuko 18+7reb, L.Shillah 11+5reb+4ast, A.Bridget 11+15reb+1ast, N.Sylivia 9+4reb, A.Martina 7+8reb, N.Shakirah 5+4reb+6ast