NBL Round 13 (Regular Season): KIU Rangers hand first defeat to JKL Dolphins

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JKL Dolphins (12-1) recorded its first loss in Kampala on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked KIU Rangers (9-2) 55-50. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of JKL Dolphins. KIU Rangers held JKL Dolphins to an opponent 21.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 27.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Mary Amaniyo (180-2003) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Guard Ines Kanyamunza chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 23 rebounds for lost side. KIU Rangers have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain third place with 9-2 record having five points less than leader JKL Dolphins. Defending champion JKL Dolphins still keep top position with one game lost. KIU Rangers are looking forward to face YMCA Hamstars (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. JKL Dolphins' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: UCU Ladies (#3) and KIU Rangers (#3). UCU Ladies (9-3) crushed visiting KIU Rangers (9-2) by 20 points 66-46. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of KIU Rangers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Shakirah Nanvubya (-2000) who helped to win the game recording 15 points. Shillah Lamunu contributed with 6 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Center Patricia Alado (-1994) answered with 5 points and 9 rebounds for KIU Rangers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for UCU Ladies. Despite that victory UCU Ladies went down to fourth position due to points difference. KIU Rangers at the other side keep the third place with two games lost. UCU Ladies' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Lady Tomahawks.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#1) and Lady Tomahawks (#8). Lady Tomahawks were crushed at home by 17 points 54-71 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Becky Longom stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. At the losing side Dorah Nakijjoba responded with 5 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for JKL Dolphins. Defending champion maintains first place with 12-1 record. Newly promoted Lady Tomahawks keep the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with A1 Challenge. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers.

Other games of round 13 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
A1 Challenge crushed YMCA Hamstars in Kampala 82-57. JKL Dolphins smashed YMCA Hamstars at home 94-49. JTL Jaguars won against Kampala Uni on the opponent's court 53-37. JTL Jaguars lost to defending champion JKL Dolphins in a home game 58-72. JKL Dolphins rolled over UCU Ladies on the road 79-50. KCCA Leopards crushed Lady Tomahawks on its own court 71-48. YMCA Hamstars were beaten by A1 Challenge in Kampala 71-62. Nabisunsa lost to Miracle at home 52-56. JTL Jaguars outscored YMCA Hamstars on the opponent's court 66-46.
The best stats of 13th round was 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks by Among Annet of JTL Jaguars.

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YMCA Hamstars - A1 Challenge 57-82

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked YMCA Hamstars' (2-12) home loss to ninth ranked A1 Challenge (4-8) 57-82 on Saturday. A1 Challenge dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to YMCA Hamstars' 30. A1 Challenge forced 25 YMCA Hamstars turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by YMCA Hamstars' players. Stella Kiberenge stepped up with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 22 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Patience Nakalembe (-1995) chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side Rose Musundi responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and Akello Scovia scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. YMCA Hamstars' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. A1 Challenge moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Lady Tomahawks. YMCA Hamstars lost their ninth game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. A1 Challenge'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:
YMCA Hamstars: M.Rose 19+9reb+2ast, S.Akello 14+9reb, C.Amy 8+8reb, O.Florence 5+3reb+4ast, W.Rose 4+2reb, O.Caren 2+1reb
A1 Challenge: K.Stella 31+22reb+4ast, P.Yaweh 14+1reb+3ast, N.Patience 12+9reb+4ast, L.Vivian 8+12reb+2ast, A.Janet 8+4reb, N.Sharua 7+2reb+8ast

JKL Dolphins - KIU Rangers 50-55

JKL Dolphins (12-1) recorded its first loss in Kampala on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked KIU Rangers (9-2) 55-50. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of JKL Dolphins. KIU Rangers held JKL Dolphins to an opponent 21.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 27.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Mary Amaniyo (180-2003) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Guard Ines Kanyamunza chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 23 rebounds and the former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. KIU Rangers have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain third place with 9-2 record having five points less than leader JKL Dolphins. Defending champion JKL Dolphins still keep top position with one game lost. KIU Rangers are looking forward to face YMCA Hamstars (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. JKL Dolphins' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: H.Akello 22+23reb+2ast, B.Ekone 11+6reb+1ast, R.Imanishimwe 8+6reb, N.Evelyn 5+8reb+3ast, L.Becky 2+10reb, T.Thelma 2+1reb
KIU Rangers: A.Mary 14+19reb+1ast, K.Ines 12+9reb+3ast, K.Sharon 11+9reb+3ast, N.Fildauce 8+10reb+3ast, A.Elizabeth 6+3reb+1ast, R.Nanyonga 4+1ast

JKL Dolphins - YMCA Hamstars 94-49

No shocking result in a game in Kampala where first ranked JKL Dolphins (12-1) smashed 10th ranked YMCA Hamstars (2-12) 94-49 on Sunday. JKL Dolphins dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to YMCA Hamstars' 28 and had 27 for 50 from the free-throw line, while YMCA Hamstars only scored six points from the stripe. JKL Dolphins forced 21 YMCA Hamstars turnovers and outrebounded them 36-17 including a 26-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Becky Longom stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) chipped in 22 points. Five JKL Dolphins players scored in double figures. At the losing side Rose Musundi responded with 15 points and Rose Wafula scored 13 points. 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 twelfth consecutive win for JKL Dolphins. Defending champion maintains first place with 12-1 record. YMCA Hamstars lost their ninth game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers.
Top scorers:
YMCA Hamstars: M.Rose 15+2reb+1ast, W.Rose 13+2reb, S.Akello 8+3reb+3ast, C.Amy 6+5reb, O.Florence 3, M.Zipporah 2+1reb+1ast
JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 22, L.Becky 17+10reb+1ast, N.Evelyn 12+7reb+3ast, T.Thelma 12+5reb, H.Akello 11+7reb+2ast, N.Tamasha 8+1reb

Kampala Uni - JTL Jaguars 37-53

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Kampala Uni (0-11) was defeated at home by fifth ranked JTL Jaguars (8-4) 53-37 on Sunday. JTL Jaguars held Kampala Uni to an opponent 23.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.6 percent accuracy of the winners. JTL Jaguars forced 19 Kampala Uni turnovers. Mercy Batamuliza stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and center Among Annet (185-1996) chipped in 6 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side Victoria Nalwanga responded with 13 points and 5 steals and Nicole Nuwasasira scored 7 points. JTL Jaguars maintains fifth place with 8-4 record, which they share with Miracle. Kampala Uni lost their eleventh game in a row. They still close the standings with 11 games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KIU Rangers.
Top scorers:
Kampala Uni: N.Victoria 13+1reb, N.Nicole 7+3reb+3ast, N.Shamim 6+6reb, A.Gladys 5+7reb, A.Florence 2+2reb, N.Shakirah 2+5reb+1ast
JTL Jaguars: B.Mercy 11+10reb, N.Rhoda 9+1reb+5ast, N.Maimuna 8+4reb, L.Ruth 7+3reb+2ast, B.Kayaga 7+1reb+4ast, A.Annet 6+10reb+2ast

UCU Ladies - KIU Rangers 66-46

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: UCU Ladies (#3) and KIU Rangers (#3). UCU Ladies (9-3) crushed visiting KIU Rangers (9-2) by 20 points 66-46. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of KIU Rangers. UCU Ladies held KIU Rangers to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.2 percent accuracy of the winners. UCU Ladies forced 19 KIU Rangers turnovers and outrebounded them 40-29 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Shakirah Nanvubya (-2000) who helped to win the game recording 15 points. Shillah Lamunu contributed with 6 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Center Patricia Alado (-1994) answered with 5 points and 9 rebounds and Mary Amaniyo (180-2003) added 9 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for KIU Rangers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for UCU Ladies. Despite that victory UCU Ladies went down to fourth position due to points difference. KIU Rangers at the other side keep the third place with two games lost. UCU Ladies' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Lady Tomahawks.
Top scorers:
KIU Rangers: K.Ines 10+3reb, K.Sharon 9+4reb, A.Mary 9+5reb, A.Elizabeth 6+1reb, P.Alado 5+9reb, B.Ayere 3
UCU Ladies: N.Shakirah 15+3reb+2ast, H.Najjuko 12+2reb, N.Tracy 10+6reb, N.Aziida 10+3reb+3ast, L.Shillah 6+12reb+2ast, N.Caroline 5

Lady Tomahawks - JKL Dolphins 54-71

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#1) and Lady Tomahawks (#8). Lady Tomahawks were crushed at home by 17 points 54-71 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. JKL Dolphins forced 29 Lady Tomahawks turnovers and outrebounded them 58-46 including 23 on the offensive glass. Forward Becky Longom stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) chipped in 12 points and 16 rebounds. At the losing side forward Dorah Nakijjoba responded with 5 points and 12 rebounds and Christine Namyalo (-2006) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for JKL Dolphins. Defending champion maintains first place with 12-1 record. Newly promoted Lady Tomahawks keep the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with A1 Challenge. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers.
Top scorers:
Lady Tomahawks: N.Christine 12+5reb+3ast, S.Asiimwe 11+3reb, A.Linda 8+8reb+1ast, N.Patience 6+3reb, L.Stella 6+7reb+2ast, N.Dorah 5+12reb+3ast
JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 16+2reb+1ast, L.Becky 16+14reb+2ast, H.Akello 12+16reb+3ast, R.Imanishimwe 9+8reb+2ast, A.Leticia 6, N.Evelyn 6+4reb+4ast

JTL Jaguars - JKL Dolphins 58-72

Rather predictable result in Kampala where first ranked JKL Dolphins (12-1) beat 5th ranked JTL Jaguars (8-4) 72-58 on Friday. JKL Dolphins dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to JTL Jaguars' 28. JKL Dolphins forced 23 JTL Jaguars turnovers. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Evelyn Nakiyinji chipped in 14 points and 5 steals. JKL Dolphins' coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Mercy Batamuliza responded with 5 points and 11 rebounds and guard Brenda Kayaga (-1996) scored 12 points. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for JKL Dolphins. Defending champion maintains first place with 12-1 record. Loser JTL Jaguars keep the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Miracle. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers.
Top scorers:
JTL Jaguars: W.Sandra 12+1ast, B.Kayaga 12+2reb+3ast, L.Ruth 9+5reb, N.Rhoda 9+2ast, N.Mary 6+1reb, B.Mercy 5+11reb+2ast
JKL Dolphins: N.Evelyn 14+4reb+3ast, F.Oketcho 11+5reb+1ast, H.Akello 11+13reb+3ast, B.Ekone 9+1reb, L.Becky 8+10reb+1ast, R.Imanishimwe 8+1reb+1ast

UCU Ladies - JKL Dolphins 50-79

Not a big story in a game in Kampala where 3rd placed UCU Ladies (9-3) were outplayed by first ranked JKL Dolphins (12-1) 79-50 on Friday. JKL Dolphins held UCU Ladies to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.1 percent accuracy of the winners. JKL Dolphins forced 38 UCU Ladies turnovers. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals for the winners and Evelyn Nakiyinji chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side guard Tracy Namugosa responded with 5 points and 7 rebounds and Shillah Lamunu scored 3 points and 10 rebounds. 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 twelfth consecutive win for JKL Dolphins. Defending champion maintains first place with 12-1 record. Loser UCU Ladies dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers.
Top scorers:
UCU Ladies: N.Shakirah 7+1reb+1ast, A.Prosper 6+3reb+1ast, O.Millicent 6+3reb+1ast, H.Najjuko 6+2reb, N.Tracy 5+7reb+1ast, N.Caroline 5+1reb+1ast
JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 17+3reb+2ast, H.Akello 16+10reb+5ast, N.Evelyn 13+10reb+2ast, R.Imanishimwe 9+4reb+2ast, K.Agatha 9+1reb+1ast, L.Becky 6+7reb

KCCA Leopards - Lady Tomahawks 71-48

Everything went according to plan in Kampala where second ranked KCCA Leopards (10-2) outleveled 8th ranked Lady Tomahawks (4-8) 71-48 on Saturday. KCCA Leopards forced 25 Lady Tomahawks turnovers. Guard Ninette Uwineza stepped up and scored 17 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Kazibwe Sylvester chipped in 8 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Linda Aber (178-2003) scored 8 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks. Lady Tomahawks' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. KCCA Leopards maintains second place with 10-2 record having just three points less than leader JKL Dolphins. Newly promoted Lady Tomahawks keep the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with A1 Challenge. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .
Top scorers:
Lady Tomahawks: L.Stella 14+9reb+2ast, N.Dorah 9+7reb, A.Linda 8+10reb+2ast, N.Christine 8+1reb+1ast, N.Bisoboka 4+1reb, S.Asiimwe 3+3reb
KCCA Leopards: U.Ninette 17+8reb+8ast, N.Leanne 15+7reb, M.Sherinah 9+1reb+1ast, A.Susan 8+8reb, S.Kazibwe 8+11reb+4ast, M.Soigi 8+6reb+1ast

A1 Challenge - YMCA Hamstars 71-62

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked YMCA Hamstars' (2-12) road loss to ninth ranked A1 Challenge (4-8) 62-71 on Saturday. Stella Kiberenge stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 18 rebounds for the winners and guard Yaweh Precious (-1999) chipped in 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four A1 Challenge players scored in double figures. A1 Challenge's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Njeru Agnes responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds and Rose Musundi scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. A1 Challenge moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Lady Tomahawks. YMCA Hamstars lost their ninth game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. A1 Challenge'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:
YMCA Hamstars: A.Njeru 20+16reb+1ast, M.Rose 16+5reb+1ast, C.Amy 9+10reb+1ast, S.Akello 8+7reb+3ast, O.Florence 4+3reb+1ast, A.Edisa 2+1reb
A1 Challenge: P.Yaweh 20+6reb+4ast, K.Stella 19+18reb+3ast, N.Sharua 11+5reb+6ast, L.Vivian 10+5reb, N.Mastullah 6, K.Anny 4

Nabisunsa - Miracle 52-56

No shocking result in a game in Kampala where sixth ranked Miracle (8-4) defeated 11th ranked Nabisunsa (1-11) 56-52 on Sunday. Miracle forced 26 Nabisunsa turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Miracle made 13 blocks. Forward Brenda Alyano stepped up and scored 30 points for the winners and Susan Amito (-1988) chipped in 8 points and 21 rebounds. At the losing side Martha Yikiru responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds and guard Sarah Namale (-2005) scored 2 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Nabisunsa's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Miracle moved-up to fifth place, which they share with JTL Jaguars. Nabisunsa lost their tenth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 11 games lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Kampala Uni.
Top scorers:
Nabisunsa: Y.Martha 15+15reb+1ast, A.Mpoza 15+4reb+2ast, A.Keturah 8+10reb+4ast, L.Shabilah 4+6reb+2ast, S.Agaba 3+1ast, N.Sarah 2+14reb+6ast
Miracle: A.Brenda 30+3reb+3ast, G.Kusaba 9+1reb+3ast, S.Amito 8+21reb+3ast, N.Isabella 5+5reb, C.Lilian 4+21reb+2ast, S.Namukose 0

YMCA Hamstars - JTL Jaguars 46-66

Very expected game when 10th ranked YMCA Hamstars (2-12) were rolled over at home by fifth ranked JTL Jaguars (8-4) 66-46 on Sunday. JTL Jaguars held YMCA Hamstars to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.7 percent accuracy of the winners and had 23 for 35 from the free-throw line, while YMCA Hamstars only scored five points from the stripe. They outrebounded YMCA Hamstars 43-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. Sandra Wangeshi stepped up and scored 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and center Among Annet (185-1996) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks. At the losing side Akello Scovia responded with 14 points and Rose Musundi scored 13 points. JTL Jaguars maintains fifth place with 8-4 record, which they share with Miracle. YMCA Hamstars lost their ninth game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KIU Rangers.
Top scorers:
YMCA Hamstars: S.Akello 14+2reb+1ast, M.Rose 13+3reb, A.Edisa 7+3reb, C.Amy 6+4reb+1ast, L.Leila 3+9reb+1ast, A.Njeru 2+4reb
JTL Jaguars: W.Sandra 17+5reb+1ast, A.Annet 16+6reb, B.Kayaga 9+6reb+1ast, N.Mary 7+4reb, N.Rhoda 6+2reb+1ast, B.Mercy 5+12reb+2ast