NBL Round 17 (Regular Season): JKL Dolphins defeat JTL Jaguars in the closest game of the week

The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Fifth-ranked JTL Jaguars (11-6) gave a tough game to first ranked JKL Dolphins (16-1) in Kampala on Friday. JKL Dolphins managed to secure only three-point victory 57-54. However their fans expected much easier game. JKL Dolphins forced 33 JTL Jaguars turnovers. Strangely JTL Jaguars outrebounded JKL Dolphins 60-37 including a 22-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) stepped up and scored 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) chipped in 12 points. JKL Dolphins' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) responded with 4 points, 19 rebounds and 6 assists. JKL Dolphins have an impressive series of sixteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-1 record. JTL Jaguars at the other side keep the fifth position with six 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 KIU Rangers.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#4) and Magic Stormers (#7). Magic Stormers were defeated at home 56-61 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Magic Stormers. Kazibwe Sylvester nailed 1 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals for the winning side and Amoding Moreen accounted for 13 points. Kur Ajah came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for Magic Stormers in the defeat. Magic Stormers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for KCCA Leopards. They moved-up to second place, which they share with UCU Ladies. Magic Stormers at the other side keep the seventh position with eight games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JTL Jaguars.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#4) and A1 Challenge (#8). A1 Challenge was crushed at home by 16 points 43-59 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Perus Nyamwenge who scored 24 points. Stella Kiberenge produced 13 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for KCCA Leopards. They moved-up to second place, which they share with UCU Ladies. Loser A1 Challenge keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Lady Tomahawks. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JTL Jaguars.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 17: UCU Ladies won against YMCA Hamstars on the opponent's court 65-51. Winless Kampala Uni was outscored by UCU Ladies in a home game 22-105. JTL Jaguars rolled over Nabisunsa on the road 79-29.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points and 21 rebounds by Sarah Namale of Nabisunsa.

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JKL Dolphins - JTL Jaguars 57-54

Fifth-ranked JTL Jaguars (11-6) gave a tough game to first ranked JKL Dolphins (16-1) in Kampala on Friday. JKL Dolphins managed to secure only three-point victory 57-54. However their fans expected much easier game. JKL Dolphins forced 33 JTL Jaguars turnovers. Strangely JTL Jaguars outrebounded JKL Dolphins 60-37 including a 22-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) stepped up and scored 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) chipped in 12 points. JKL Dolphins' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) responded with 4 points, 19 rebounds and 6 assists and Mercy Batamuliza scored 6 points and 18 rebounds. JKL Dolphins have an impressive series of sixteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-1 record. JTL Jaguars at the other side keep the fifth position with six 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 KIU Rangers.
Top scorers:
JTL Jaguars: R.Nagitta 12+3reb+4ast, B.Kayaga 12+4reb, A.Annet 8+7reb, M.Batamuliza 6+18reb+1ast, M.Nabbosa 6+1reb+1ast, R.Letaru 5+5reb+1ast
JKL Dolphins: H.Akello 15+8reb+3ast, B.Ekone 12+4reb+3ast, M.Senade 10+3reb, R.Imanishimwe 7+2reb, B.Longom 5+12reb, E.Nakiyinji 4+4reb+3ast

YMCA Hamstars - UCU Ladies 51-65

Very expected game when 10th ranked YMCA Hamstars (3-14) were defeated at home by fourth ranked UCU Ladies (13-3) 65-51 on Saturday. UCU Ladies forced 26 YMCA Hamstars turnovers and outrebounded them 61-50 including a 28-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international Bridget Aber (-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Tracy Namugosa chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds. Rose Musundi produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and Akello Scovia added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. 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. They moved-up to second place, which they share with KCCA Leopards. Newly promoted YMCA Hamstars keep the tenth position with 14 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 .
Top scorers:
YMCA Hamstars: R.Musundi 26+10reb+1ast, A.Scovia 15+6reb+2ast, R.Wafula 4+10reb, N.Agnes 2+9reb+1ast, L.Leilah 2+5reb+3ast, A.Chan 2+6reb
UCU Ladies: B.Aber 14+15reb, H.Najjuko 12+3reb+1ast, T.Namugosa 10+6reb+3ast, M.Otieno 8+7reb, S.Nakituuka 5+6reb, S.Nanvubya 4+1reb+5ast

Magic Stormers - KCCA Leopards 56-61

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#4) and Magic Stormers (#7). Magic Stormers were defeated at home 56-61 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Magic Stormers. KCCA Leopards forced 38 Magic Stormers turnovers and had a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kazibwe Sylvester nailed 1 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals for the winning side and guard Amoding Moreen (-1990) accounted for 13 points. Kur Ajah came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and forward Daphine Adong added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Magic Stormers in the defeat. Magic Stormers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for KCCA Leopards. They moved-up to second place, which they share with UCU Ladies. Magic Stormers at the other side keep the seventh position with eight games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JTL Jaguars.
Top scorers:
Magic Stormers: K.Ajah 15+11reb+2ast, D.Nabuuka 10, D.Adong 10+6reb+6ast, J.Namugala 7+1reb, A.Lokwameri 5+6reb+2ast, A.Angela 3+1reb
KCCA Leopards: A.Moreen 13+2reb+3ast, L.Nalunkuma 10+5reb, N.Uwineza 9+4reb+1ast, R.Atuheire 7+1reb, A.Kabendela 5+9reb+1ast, P.Nyamwenge 5+2reb+1ast

Kampala Uni - UCU Ladies 22-105

Very predictable result when fourth ranked UCU Ladies (13-3) smashed on the road bottom-ranked Kampala Uni (0-15) 105-22 on Sunday. UCU Ladies held Kampala Uni to an opponent 17.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.2 percent accuracy of the winners. UCU Ladies forced 31 Kampala Uni turnovers and outrebounded them 51-25 including a 25-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Millicent Otieno (-1995) who scored 29 points and 4 steals. Sylivia Nakituuka chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Five UCU Ladies players scored in double figures. Maria Ndagire produced 6 points and guard Alesi Hope added 5 points respectively for the hosts. Kampala Uni's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for UCU Ladies. They moved-up to second place, which they share with KCCA Leopards. Kampala Uni lost their fifteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 15 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 .
Top scorers:
Kampala Uni: V.Nalwanga 7+1reb, M.Ndagire 6+3reb, A.Hope 5+4reb, R.Ageno 2+4reb, P.Nabakooza 2+1ast, T.Nakyagaba 0+1ast
UCU Ladies: M.Otieno 29+2reb+1ast, S.Nakituuka 18+8reb, T.Namugosa 18+4reb+1ast, S.Nanvubya 11+2reb+1ast, S.Nantongo 10+11reb+2ast, M.Anyango 10+11reb+1ast

A1 Challenge - KCCA Leopards 43-59

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#4) and A1 Challenge (#8). A1 Challenge was crushed at home by 16 points 43-59 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. KCCA Leopards forced 22 A1 Challenge turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Perus Nyamwenge who scored 24 points. Kazibwe Sylvester chipped in 9 points and 4 steals. Stella Kiberenge produced 13 points and 5 rebounds and guard Faith Apio added 10 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for KCCA Leopards. They moved-up to second place, which they share with UCU Ladies. Loser A1 Challenge keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Lady Tomahawks. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JTL Jaguars.
Top scorers:
A1 Challenge: S.Kiberenge 13+5reb, F.Apio 10+3reb, V.Lusamamba 6+3reb, S.Nakirya 4+5reb, M.Esther 4+5reb, P.Nakalembe 3+2reb
KCCA Leopards: P.Nyamwenge 24+2reb+2ast, K.Sylvester 9+4reb+3ast, L.Nalunkuma 6+3reb, S.Mwenyango 5+2reb, A.Moreen 5+2reb+1ast, A.Kabendela 4+7reb

Nabisunsa - JTL Jaguars 29-79

Not a big story in a game in Kampala where 11th ranked Nabisunsa (1-14) was rolled over by fifth ranked JTL Jaguars (11-6) 79-29 on Sunday. JTL Jaguars held Nabisunsa to an opponent 19.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.4 percent accuracy of the winners. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) who scored 12 points. Mary Nambogo chipped in 16 points. Guard Sarah Namale (-2005) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 21 rebounds and forward Shabilah Lumanyika added 6 points 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. JTL Jaguars maintains fifth place with 11-6 record. Nabisunsa lost their thirteenth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 14 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 Lady Tomahawks.
Top scorers:
Nabisunsa: S.Namale 14+21reb, S.Lumanyika 6+3reb+1ast, M.Abigail 4+1ast, K.Auma 3+3reb+1ast, A.Catherine 2+2reb, S.Kobugabe 0
JTL Jaguars: M.Nambogo 16+2ast, B.Kayaga 14+2reb+1ast, S.Ageno 12+3reb+3ast, M.Nabbosa 8+5reb+2ast, L.Hatanga 8+2reb+1ast, R.Letaru 7+4reb+1ast