NBL Round 15 (Regular Season): UCU Ladies beat Miracle in a derby game

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: UCU Ladies (#4) and Miracle (#6). Miracle was crushed at home by 30 points 62-92 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. UCU Ladies held Miracle to an opponent 22.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.5 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Miracle 58-35 including a 40-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. UCU Ladies looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Sylvia Nantongo (-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. The former international Shakirah Nanvubya (-2000) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. UCU Ladies' coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. UCU Ladies (11-3) moved-up to third place. Miracle at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. UCU Ladies' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KIU Rangers.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#1) and KCCA Leopards (#4). JKL Dolphins (14-1) crushed visiting KCCA Leopards (10-3) by 22 points 69-47. It was a good game for the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) who led her team to a victory with 7 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Ritah Imanishimwe contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Guard Amoding Moreen (-1990) answered with 22 points for KCCA Leopards. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. JKL Dolphins have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 14-1 record. KCCA Leopards at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. JKL Dolphins will play against YMCA Hamstars (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Nabisunsa.
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: Miracle (#6) and A1 Challenge (#8). A1 Challenge was defeated at home 46-53 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a great evening for Lilian Cherotich who led her team to a victory scoring 8 points, 19 rebounds and 8 blocks. The best for the losing side was Cathy Kekimuli with 10 points and 5 rebounds. A1 Challenge's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Miracle maintains sixth place with 9-6 record. Loser A1 Challenge dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Magic Stormers.

Other games of round 15 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
KIU Rangers crushed Lady Tomahawks in Kampala 82-51. Winless Kampala Uni was smashed by YMCA Hamstars at home 51-72. JTL Jaguars destroyed A1 Challenge on the opponent's court 62-43. Winless Kampala Uni was outscored by KIU Rangers in a home game 44-96. Lady Tomahawks managed to beat Miracle on the road 68-59.
The best stats of 15th round was 10 points and 11 rebounds by Stella Lunkuse of Lady Tomahawks.

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Miracle - UCU Ladies 62-92

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: UCU Ladies (#4) and Miracle (#6). Miracle was crushed at home by 30 points 62-92 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. UCU Ladies held Miracle to an opponent 22.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.5 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Miracle 58-35 including a 40-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. UCU Ladies looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Sylvia Nantongo (-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. The former international Shakirah Nanvubya (-2000) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Four UCU Ladies players scored in double figures. UCU Ladies' coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Lilian Cherotich added 7 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. UCU Ladies (11-3) moved-up to third place. Miracle at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. UCU Ladies' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KIU Rangers.
Top scorers:
Miracle: A.Brenda 18+2reb+1ast, W.Akello 10+14reb+4ast, S.Amito 9+5reb+1ast, C.Lilian 7+13reb+5ast, N.Isabella 0+1reb, G.Kusaba 0
UCU Ladies: L.Shillah 14+3reb+3ast, N.Sylvia 14+13reb+3ast, N.Aziida 14+4reb, N.Tracy 11+3reb+4ast, O.Millicent 10+7reb+1ast, N.Shakirah 9+8reb+7ast

Lady Tomahawks - KIU Rangers 51-82

There was no surprise in Kampala where 9th ranked Lady Tomahawks (5-11) were crushed by second ranked KIU Rangers (12-2) 82-51 on Wednesday. KIU Rangers forced 23 Lady Tomahawks turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) who led her team to a victory scoring 16 points and 7 rebounds. Mary Amaniyo (180-2003) helped adding 13 points and 8 rebounds. Four KIU Rangers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) with 6 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Dorah Nakijjoba scored 10 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for KIU Rangers. They maintain second place with 12-2 record having just three points less than leader JKL Dolphins. Lady Tomahawks lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the eighth position with 11 games lost. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UCU Ladies.
Top scorers:
Lady Tomahawks: N.Dorah 10+7reb+4ast, N.Aisha 8+11reb+1ast, K.Vanessa 6+3reb, L.Stella 6+11reb+5ast, N.Patience 5+2reb+2ast, A.Charity 4+2reb
KIU Rangers: K.Sharon 16+7reb+2ast, K.Ines 16+3reb+1ast, A.Mary 13+8reb+2ast, B.Ayere 10+4reb+2ast, P.Alado 8+11reb+1ast, B.Esperance 7+4reb+1ast

JKL Dolphins - KCCA Leopards 69-47

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#1) and KCCA Leopards (#4). JKL Dolphins (14-1) crushed visiting KCCA Leopards (10-3) by 22 points 69-47. JKL Dolphins held KCCA Leopards to an opponent 20.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.8 percent accuracy of the winners. JKL Dolphins forced 23 KCCA Leopards turnovers and outrebounded them 55-37 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. JKL Dolphins players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a good game for the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) who led her team to a victory with 7 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international guard Ritah Imanishimwe (173-1996) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Four JKL Dolphins players scored in double figures. Guard Amoding Moreen (-1990) answered with 22 points and Kazibwe Sylvester added 2 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists in the effort for KCCA Leopards. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. JKL Dolphins have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 14-1 record. KCCA Leopards at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. JKL Dolphins will play against YMCA Hamstars (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Nabisunsa.
Top scorers:
KCCA Leopards: M.Amoding 22+4reb+2ast, A.Susan 6+6reb, M.Soigi 5+3reb, K.Asinah 5+5reb, N.Leanne 3+4reb+2ast, S.Kazibwe 2+9reb+9ast
JKL Dolphins: N.Evelyn 16+4reb+4ast, B.Ekone 15+7reb+2ast, L.Becky 11+10reb+1ast, R.Imanishimwe 11+6reb+7ast, H.Akello 7+12reb+5ast, K.Agatha 5+3reb+2ast

Kampala Uni - YMCA Hamstars 51-72

No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked YMCA Hamstars (3-12) smashed on the road bottom-ranked Kampala Uni (0-13) 72-51 on Saturday. YMCA Hamstars dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Kampala Uni's 34. YMCA Hamstars forced 24 Kampala Uni turnovers. It was a great evening for Akello Scovia who led her team to a victory scoring 25 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Njeru Agnes helped adding 10 points and 14 rebounds. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Victoria Nalwanga with 14 points and 6 rebounds and Josephine Alimochan scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Newly promoted YMCA Hamstars maintains tenth place with 3-12 record. Kampala Uni lost their thirteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 13 games lost. YMCA Hamstars will meet at home league's leader JKL Dolphins in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kampala Uni's 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:
Kampala Uni: N.Victoria 14+6reb+1ast, A.Josephine 12+6reb, N.Pennitah 7+8reb+2ast, N.Brenda 6+4reb+1ast, A.Robinah 5+2reb+2ast, B.Damali 3+4reb+1ast
YMCA Hamstars: S.Akello 25+7reb+4ast, M.Rose 13+3reb+6ast, A.Njeru 10+14reb, W.Rose 9+3reb+1ast, A.Edisa 7+4reb+1ast, C.Amy 6+4reb+1ast

A1 Challenge - Miracle 46-53

Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: Miracle (#6) and A1 Challenge (#8). A1 Challenge was defeated at home 46-53 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Miracle outrebounded A1 Challenge 40-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Miracle made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for forward Lilian Cherotich who led her team to a victory scoring 8 points, 19 rebounds and 8 blocks. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) helped adding 10 points. The best for the losing side was Cathy Kekimuli with 10 points and 5 rebounds and Stella Kiberenge scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. A1 Challenge's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Miracle maintains sixth place with 9-6 record. Loser A1 Challenge dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Magic Stormers.
Top scorers:
A1 Challenge: K.Cathy 10+5reb+1ast, K.Stella 8+7reb, N.Sharua 8+4reb+2ast, A.Faith 6+4reb, P.Yaweh 5+3reb, N.Patience 4+2reb+3ast
Miracle: N.Hanifah 13+3reb, W.Akello 10+4reb+3ast, C.Lilian 8+19reb+2ast, S.Amito 7+3reb, N.Isabella 6+3reb+1ast, A.Brenda 5+2reb+2ast

A1 Challenge - JTL Jaguars 43-62

Rather expected game in Kampala where 8th ranked A1 Challenge (4-10) was rolled over by sixth ranked JTL Jaguars (9-5) 62-43 on Sunday. JTL Jaguars held A1 Challenge to an opponent 22.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.7 percent accuracy of the winners. JTL Jaguars forced 19 A1 Challenge turnovers and outrebounded them 50-39 including 19 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Mercy Batamuliza who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 23 rebounds. The former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) helped adding 7 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Stella Kiberenge with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and guard Faith Apio scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. A1 Challenge's coach tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. JTL Jaguars moved-up to fifth place. Loser A1 Challenge dropped to the ninth position with ten 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 Miracle.
Top scorers:
A1 Challenge: K.Stella 20+12reb, A.Faith 11+9reb+2ast, K.Cathy 6+10reb, N.Sharua 2+4reb+1ast, N.Shamiah 2+2reb, N.Patricia 2
JTL Jaguars: B.Mercy 17+23reb, N.Mary 9+4reb, N.Maimuna 8+7reb, B.Kayaga 8+4reb+2ast, S.Ageno 7+5reb+5ast, W.Sandra 5+1reb+1ast

Kampala Uni - KIU Rangers 44-96

Very predictable result when second ranked KIU Rangers (12-2) outscored on the road bottom-ranked Kampala Uni (0-13) 96-44 on Sunday. KIU Rangers held Kampala Uni to an opponent 23.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.6 percent accuracy of the winners. KIU Rangers forced 33 Kampala Uni turnovers and outrebounded them 57-46 including a 24-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. KIU Rangers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Mary Amaniyo (180-2003) who led her team to a victory scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) helped adding 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four KIU Rangers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Gladys Ayaa (-2000) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds and Pennitah Nabakooza scored 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for KIU Rangers. They maintain second place with 12-2 record having just three points less than leader JKL Dolphins. Kampala Uni lost their thirteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 13 games lost. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UCU Ladies.
Top scorers:
Kampala Uni: N.Victoria 10+4reb+4ast, A.Gladys 10+13reb+2ast, N.Pennitah 9+8reb+4ast, A.Josephine 6+4reb, B.Damali 4+4reb+1ast, B.Grace 3+5reb
KIU Rangers: A.Mary 22+9reb+1ast, K.Ines 17+3reb+2ast, K.Sharon 13+9reb+3ast, B.Ayere 13, B.Esperance 12+9reb+3ast, A.Elizabeth 5+3reb+2ast

Miracle - Lady Tomahawks 59-68

There was a minor upset in Kampala where 6th ranked Miracle (9-6) was defeated by ninth ranked Lady Tomahawks (5-11) 68-59 on Wednesday. It was a great evening for forward Dorah Nakijjoba who led her team to a victory scoring 9 points and 18 rebounds. Guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) helped adding 10 points and 11 rebounds. Four Lady Tomahawks players scored in double figures. Lady Tomahawks' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and guard Hanifah Namuli (-2002) scored 18 points and 4 assists. Lady Tomahawks moved-up to eighth place. Loser Miracle keeps the sixth position with six 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:
Miracle: N.Hanifah 18+4reb+4ast, W.Akello 18+12reb, S.Amito 9+7reb+1ast, A.Brenda 6+4reb+2ast, N.Isabella 6+6reb, C.Lilian 2+1reb+1ast
Lady Tomahawks: N.Christine 12+3reb+4ast, K.Elsy 11+5reb+3ast, L.Stella 10+11reb+2ast, S.Asiimwe 10+2reb, N.Dorah 9+18reb+1ast, N.Patience 7+3reb+1ast