NBL Round 14 (Regular Season): JTL Jaguars are defeated by KIU Rangers in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KIU Rangers (#3) and JTL Jaguars (#5). JTL Jaguars were defeated at home 52-58 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. KIU Rangers forced 20 JTL Jaguars turnovers. Forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Mary Amaniyo (180-2003) chipped in 8 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. KIU Rangers' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mercy Batamuliza responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds. KIU Rangers (10-2) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with KCCA Leopards. JTL Jaguars at the other side dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Kampala Uni.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#1) and Magic Stormers (#7). Magic Stormers were smashed at home by 19 points 49-68 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Magic Stormers. The former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) notched 25 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Hope Akello supported her with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Even 16 points by forward Daphine Adong did not help to save the game for Magic Stormers. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. JKL Dolphins (13-1) have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position. Magic Stormers at the other side keep the seventh place with seven games lost. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KCCA Leopards.
9th ranked Lady Tomahawks (4-10) were outscored at home by fourth ranked UCU Ladies (10-3) with the biggest margin this round 62-38 on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was Shakirah Nanvubya who scored 25 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Aisha Namakula produced 6 points and 8 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. UCU Ladies maintains fourth position with 10-3 record. Lady Tomahawks lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the ninth place with ten games lost. UCU Ladies' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Miracle.

In the last game of round 14 Magic Stormers won against Lady Tomahawks on the opponent's court 55-43.

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Lady Tomahawks - Magic Stormers 43-55

Rather expected game in Kampala where 9th ranked Lady Tomahawks (4-10) were defeated by seventh ranked Magic Stormers (6-7) 55-43 on Wednesday. Magic Stormers held Lady Tomahawks to an opponent 22.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Magic Stormers forced 19 Lady Tomahawks turnovers and had a 35-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Kur Ajah who scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Daphine Adong chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds. Mutesi Nasiimu produced 6 points and 12 rebounds and forward Dorah Nakijjoba added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Magic Stormers have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 6-7 record. Lady Tomahawks lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the ninth place with ten 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 KIU Rangers.
Top scorers:
Lady Tomahawks: N.Dorah 8+9reb+1ast, N.Patience 8+2ast, N.Fauzia 7+1ast, N.Mutesi 6+12reb+1ast, K.Vanessa 6+2reb, S.Asiimwe 3+1reb
Magic Stormers: A.Kur 16+6reb+2ast, A.Daphine 10+5reb+3ast, N.Martha 8+5reb+2ast, L.Charity 8+2ast, M.Atulinda 6+8reb+1ast, L.Angella 5+5reb+3ast

JTL Jaguars - KIU Rangers 52-58

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KIU Rangers (#3) and JTL Jaguars (#5). JTL Jaguars were defeated at home 52-58 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. KIU Rangers forced 20 JTL Jaguars turnovers. Forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Mary Amaniyo (180-2003) chipped in 8 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. KIU Rangers' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mercy Batamuliza responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds and Sandra Wangeshi scored 13 points. KIU Rangers (10-2) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with KCCA Leopards. JTL Jaguars at the other side dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Kampala Uni.
Top scorers:
JTL Jaguars: W.Sandra 13+4reb+1ast, B.Mercy 13+16reb, B.Kayaga 10+4reb, A.Annet 6+5reb+1ast, N.Rhoda 5+4reb+2ast, L.Ruth 2+2reb+2ast
KIU Rangers: K.Sharon 27+13reb+2ast, K.Ines 13+2reb, A.Mary 8+10reb, R.Nanyonga 4+6reb, N.Christine 4+2reb, P.Alado 2+5reb+1ast

Lady Tomahawks - UCU Ladies 38-62

9th ranked Lady Tomahawks (4-10) were outscored at home by fourth ranked UCU Ladies (10-3) with the biggest margin this round 62-38 on Saturday night. UCU Ladies dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Lady Tomahawks' 16. The best player for the winners was the former international Shakirah Nanvubya (-2000) who scored 25 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Guard Tracy Namugosa chipped in 19 points. Aisha Namakula (-2000) produced 6 points and 8 rebounds and forward Dorah Nakijjoba added 5 points and 6 rebounds 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. UCU Ladies maintains fourth position with 10-3 record. Lady Tomahawks lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the ninth place with ten games lost. UCU Ladies' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Miracle.
Top scorers:
Lady Tomahawks: N.Patience 9+1reb+2ast, S.Asiimwe 8, N.Bisoboka 6+3reb, N.Aisha 6+8reb, N.Dorah 5+6reb+1ast, N.Mutesi 4+1reb
UCU Ladies: N.Shakirah 25+3reb+1ast, N.Tracy 19+2reb+1ast, N.Sylivia 3+3reb, A.Bridget 3+3reb, N.Aziida 3+2reb+1ast, H.Najjuko 3

Magic Stormers - JKL Dolphins 49-68

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#1) and Magic Stormers (#7). Magic Stormers were smashed at home by 19 points 49-68 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Magic Stormers. JKL Dolphins forced 20 Magic Stormers turnovers and outrebounded them 59-30 including a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) notched 25 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) supported her with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Four JKL Dolphins players scored in double figures. Even 16 points by forward Daphine Adong did not help to save the game for Magic Stormers. Kur Ajah added 11 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. JKL Dolphins (13-1) have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position. Magic Stormers at the other side keep the seventh place with seven games lost. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KCCA Leopards.
Top scorers:
Magic Stormers: A.Daphine 16+3reb, N.Martha 11+1ast, A.Kur 11+6reb, L.Angella 3+3ast, N.Patricia 3+1reb, J.Namugala 2+2reb+1ast
JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 25+5reb+1ast, H.Akello 11+13reb+3ast, N.Evelyn 10+7reb+5ast, L.Becky 10+13reb+1ast, R.Imanishimwe 6+5reb+2ast, S.Miriam 4+7reb