NBL Round 16 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with JTL Jaguars' defeat of Miracle

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#5) and Miracle (#6). JTL Jaguars (10-5) won against visiting Miracle (9-8) 66-57. JTL Jaguars outrebounded Miracle 58-43 including 20 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Mercy Batamuliza contributed with 11 points and 20 rebounds for the winners. Mariam Namukwaya (-2005) replied with 23 points and 7 rebounds for Miracle. JTL Jaguars maintains fifth position with 10-5 record. Miracle lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Nabisunsa.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: Magic Stormers (#7) and Miracle (#6). Miracle was defeated at home 63-71 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of Kur Ajah who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks and Jessica Namugala who added 15 points and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side Susan Amito (-1988) responded with 9 points and 19 rebounds. Magic Stormers maintains seventh position with 8-7 record. Miracle lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Magic Stormers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KCCA Leopards.
NBL top team - JKL Dolphins (15-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed tenth ranked YMCA Hamstars (3-13) 95-47. The winners were led by Brenda Ekone who scored that evening 28 points. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by Rose Musundi did not help to save the game for YMCA Hamstars. 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 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-1 record. Newly promoted YMCA Hamstars keep the tenth place with 13 games lost. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala JTL Jaguars.

Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Nabisunsa was beaten by A1 Challenge on the road 50-48. Winless Kampala Uni was destroyed by Magic Stormers on its own court 43-83. KCCA Leopards outscored Nabisunsa in Kampala 83-27.

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A1 Challenge - Nabisunsa 50-48

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked A1 Challenge (5-10) edged 11th ranked Nabisunsa (1-13) in Kampala 50-48 on Saturday. The winners were led by Stella Kiberenge who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and Cathy Kekimuli supported her with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points and 22 rebounds by guard Sarah Namale (-2005) did not help to save the game for Nabisunsa. Mpoza Abigail added 10 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. A1 Challenge moved-up to eighth place. Nabisunsa lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 13 games lost. A1 Challenge's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KCCA Leopards.
Top scorers:
Nabisunsa: S.Namale 19+22reb+1ast, M.Abigail 10+6reb+3ast, M.Yikiru 7+9reb+1ast, S.Lumanyika 7+1reb+3ast, M.Nyadoi 5+1reb, P.Nakalembe 0+2reb
A1 Challenge: S.Kiberenge 21+12reb+1ast, C.Kekimuli 11+13reb, F.Apio 6+3reb+2ast, Y.Precious 5+3reb+3ast, S.Nakirya 3+8reb+4ast, P.Nakyanzi 2

Kampala Uni - Magic Stormers 43-83

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Kampala Uni (0-14) was smashed at home by seventh ranked Magic Stormers (8-7) 83-43 on Saturday. Magic Stormers dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Kampala Uni's 32. They outrebounded Kampala Uni 49-23 including a 26-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by guard Christine Nakito who had that evening a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and Martha Nakalemba supported her with 14 points and 7 assists. Four Magic Stormers players scored in double figures. Even 11 points and 6 rebounds by Pennitah Nabakooza did not help to save the game for Kampala Uni. Victoria Nalwanga added 11 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Magic Stormers maintains seventh position with 8-7 record. Kampala Uni at the other side still closes the standings with 14 games lost. Magic Stormers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KCCA Leopards.
Top scorers:
Kampala Uni: V.Nalwanga 11+4reb, P.Nabakooza 11+6reb+2ast, J.Alimochan 8+4reb+1ast, G.Bangirana 4+1reb, N.Nuwasasira 3+1reb+1ast, R.Ageno 2+1reb
Magic Stormers: D.Nabuuka 15+5reb+2ast, M.Nakalemba 14+4reb+7ast, K.Ajah 12+5reb, C.Nakito 10+14reb+1ast, J.Namugala 8+2reb+1ast, C.Lamaro 7+2reb

JTL Jaguars - Miracle 66-57

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#5) and Miracle (#6). JTL Jaguars (10-5) won against visiting Miracle (9-8) 66-57. JTL Jaguars outrebounded Miracle 58-43 including 20 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Mercy Batamuliza contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 20 rebounds for the winners. Mariam Namukwaya (-2005) replied with 23 points and 7 rebounds and Susan Amito (-1988) added 8 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Miracle. JTL Jaguars maintains fifth position with 10-5 record. Miracle lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Nabisunsa.
Top scorers:
Miracle: M.Namukwaya 23+7reb+1ast, A.Winnifred 8+7reb+2ast, S.Amito 8+11reb+4ast, I.Namugabo 6+2reb+2ast, B.Alyano 4+4reb+3ast, N.Specioza 4+10reb
JTL Jaguars: M.Nambogo 19+5reb+1ast, S.Ageno 17+16reb+7ast, M.Batamuliza 11+20reb+1ast, B.Kayaga 9+3reb+3ast, M.Nabbosa 5+3reb+2ast, A.Annet 3+5reb+1ast

YMCA Hamstars - JKL Dolphins 47-95

NBL top team - JKL Dolphins (15-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed tenth ranked YMCA Hamstars (3-13) 95-47. JKL Dolphins held YMCA Hamstars to an opponent 17.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.5 percent accuracy of the winners. JKL Dolphins forced 31 YMCA Hamstars turnovers. The winners were led by the former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) who scored that evening 28 points and Miriam Senade supported her with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by Rose Musundi did not help to save the game for YMCA Hamstars. Akello Scovia added 15 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. 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 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-1 record. Newly promoted YMCA Hamstars keep the tenth place with 13 games lost. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala JTL Jaguars.
Top scorers:
YMCA Hamstars: R.Musundi 20+8reb+1ast, A.Scovia 15+7reb, A.Chan 5+10reb+1ast, E.Adongo 3+1reb, N.Agnes 2+3reb, L.Leilah 2+6reb
JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 28+3reb, M.Senade 15+10reb+1ast, A.Kamwada 14+3reb+3ast, E.Nakiyinji 9+5reb+1ast, T.Nsubuga 9+1reb+1ast, S.Nakiyaga 8+2reb

Nabisunsa - KCCA Leopards 27-83

Very predictable result when fourth ranked KCCA Leopards (11-3) rolled over 11th ranked Nabisunsa (1-13) in Kampala 83-27 on Sunday. KCCA Leopards held Nabisunsa to an opponent 23.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 53.7 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Nabisunsa 42-22 including a 28-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by guard Leanne Nalunkuma (-1990) who scored that evening 28 points and 5 rebounds and Asinah Kabendela supported her with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Even a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds by Martha Yikiru did not help to save the game for Nabisunsa. Mpoza Abigail added 11 points for lost side. Nabisunsa's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. KCCA Leopards moved-up to third place, which they share with UCU Ladies. Nabisunsa lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 13 games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena A1 Challenge.
Top scorers:
Nabisunsa: M.Abigail 11+2reb, M.Yikiru 10+10reb+2ast, M.Nyadoi 4+6reb, S.Lumanyika 2+1ast, S.Kobugabe 0, S.Namale 0+1reb
KCCA Leopards: L.Nalunkuma 28+5reb+2ast, A.Kabendela 16+12reb+1ast, S.Aanyu 10+5reb+1ast, K.Sylvester 9+4reb+5ast, A.Moreen 8+4reb+4ast, S.Mwenyango 6+9reb+2ast

Miracle - Magic Stormers 63-71

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: Magic Stormers (#7) and Miracle (#6). Miracle was defeated at home 63-71 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Magic Stormers forced 22 Miracle turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Kur Ajah who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks and Jessica Namugala who added 15 points and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side Susan Amito (-1988) responded with 9 points and 19 rebounds and guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds. Magic Stormers maintains seventh position with 8-7 record. Miracle lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Magic Stormers' 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:
Miracle: B.Alyano 20+4ast, M.Namukwaya 15+5reb+1ast, A.Winnifred 10+15reb+1ast, S.Amito 9+19reb+3ast, N.Specioza 6+10reb+1ast, L.Nakato 3+1reb
Magic Stormers: K.Ajah 17+17reb+2ast, J.Namugala 15+1reb+5ast, D.Adong 14+2reb+3ast, A.Lokwameri 8+4reb+3ast, C.Nakito 8+12reb+1ast, M.Nakalemba 5+1reb+1ast