NBL Round 18 (Regular Season): JKL Dolphins beat Miracle in a derby game

The Regular Season in NBL is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 3 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#1) and Miracle (#6). JKL Dolphins (19-1) smashed visiting Miracle (10-9) by 28 points 83-55. JKL Dolphins dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Miracle's 28. JKL Dolphins forced 19 Miracle turnovers and outrebounded them 60-41 including 25 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) who scored 25 points and 5 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) chipped in 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. JKL Dolphins' 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 Susan Amito (-1988) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. JKL Dolphins have an impressive 19-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 19-1 record. Miracle lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with nine 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 Lady Tomahawks.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#5) and KCCA Leopards (#2). JTL Jaguars (13-6) won against visiting KCCA Leopards (13-4) 70-62. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of KCCA Leopards. It was a good game for guard Brenda Kayaga (-1996) who led her team to a victory with 31 points and 5 rebounds. Sarah Ageno contributed with 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Margaret Bagaala replied with 9 points and 11 rebounds for KCCA Leopards. KCCA Leopards' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. JTL Jaguars have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. KCCA Leopards at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Ladies.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#5) and Lady Tomahawks (#8). JTL Jaguars (13-6) smashed visiting Lady Tomahawks (6-12) by 30 points 74-44. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lady Tomahawks. Sarah Ageno scored 9 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Stella Lunkuse with 9 points and 17 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. JTL Jaguars have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Newly promoted Lady Tomahawks keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Ladies.

Rest of the games of round 18 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
A1 Challenge was defeated by Lady Tomahawks in Kampala 50-40. Nabisunsa beat Kampala Uni at home 51-39. YMCA Hamstars lost to Miracle on the opponent's court 57-66. Nabisunsa lost to defending champion JKL Dolphins in a home game 47-102. A1 Challenge recorded a loss to Magic Stormers on the road 56-60. KIU Rangers lost to defending champion JKL Dolphins on its own court 37-60.

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JKL Dolphins - Miracle 83-55

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#1) and Miracle (#6). JKL Dolphins (19-1) smashed visiting Miracle (10-9) by 28 points 83-55. JKL Dolphins dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Miracle's 28. JKL Dolphins forced 19 Miracle turnovers and outrebounded them 60-41 including 25 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) who scored 25 points and 5 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. JKL Dolphins' 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 Susan Amito (-1988) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) added 12 points and 12 rebounds respectively. JKL Dolphins have an impressive 19-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 19-1 record. Miracle lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with nine 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 Lady Tomahawks.
Top scorers:
Miracle: S.Amito 17+12reb+2ast, A.Winnifred 12+12reb+1ast, B.Alyano 8+6reb+4ast, H.Namuli 7+1reb+1ast, I.Namugabo 5+4reb+1ast, L.Nakato 4+4reb
JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 25+5reb+2ast, E.Nakiyinji 16+7reb+6ast, H.Akello 12+13reb+4ast, B.Longom 8+16reb, R.Imanishimwe 8+2reb+3ast, M.Senade 7+5reb

JTL Jaguars - KCCA Leopards 70-62

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#5) and KCCA Leopards (#2). JTL Jaguars (13-6) won against visiting KCCA Leopards (13-4) 70-62. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of KCCA Leopards. JTL Jaguars forced 21 KCCA Leopards turnovers. It was a good game for guard Brenda Kayaga (-1996) who led her team to a victory with 31 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Margaret Bagaala replied with 9 points and 11 rebounds and guard Perus Nyamwenge added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for KCCA Leopards. KCCA Leopards' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. JTL Jaguars have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. KCCA Leopards at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Ladies.
Top scorers:
KCCA Leopards: S.Aanyu 18+2reb+1ast, P.Nyamwenge 12+7reb+2ast, A.Moreen 9+1reb+2ast, M.Bagaala 9+11reb+1ast, A.Kabendela 5+9reb+1ast, L.Nalunkuma 4+1reb+4ast
JTL Jaguars: B.Kayaga 31+5reb+3ast, S.Ageno 14+12reb+2ast, M.Nabbosa 8+2reb, A.Annet 4+3reb, M.Batamuliza 4+12reb+3ast, R.Letaru 4+1reb+4ast

Lady Tomahawks - A1 Challenge 50-40

Everything could happen in Kampala at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Lady Tomahawks and 9th ranked A1 Challenge had identical 5-12 record. This time Lady Tomahawks used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Kampala 50-40 on Saturday night. Lady Tomahawks forced 27 A1 Challenge turnovers. Guard Kush Nakazzi scored 16 points to lead the charge for the winners and forward Dorah Nakijjoba chipped in 9 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Sharua Nakirya (-2000) with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Cathy Kekimuli scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Lady Tomahawks maintains eighth position with 6-12 record. A1 Challenge lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 13 games lost. Lady Tomahawks' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.
Top scorers:
A1 Challenge: S.Nakirya 13+7reb+2ast, C.Kekimuli 9+9reb, S.Kiberenge 7+6reb+2ast, F.Apio 4+4reb+2ast, V.Lusamamba 3+4reb, P.Nakyanzi 2+1reb
Lady Tomahawks: K.Nakazzi 16+3reb+2ast, D.Nakijjoba 9+11reb, S.Lunkuse 8+10reb+1ast, E.Khaboshe 5+2reb+3ast, B.Naluyima 5+2reb+4ast, S.Asiimwe 3+1reb+1ast

Nabisunsa - Kampala Uni 51-39

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eleventh ranked Nabisunsa's (2-15) home victory over bottom-ranked Kampala Uni (0-16) 51-39 on Saturday. Nabisunsa held Kampala Uni to an opponent 21.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 26.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Nabisunsa forced 30 Kampala Uni turnovers. Keturah Auma scored 2 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Mpoza Abigail chipped in 20 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Maria Ndagire with 13 points and 6 rebounds and Pennitah Nabakooza scored 4 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Nabisunsa maintains eleventh position with 2-15 record. Loser Kampala Uni still closes the standings. Nabisunsa's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Ladies.
Top scorers:
Kampala Uni: M.Ndagire 13+6reb, R.Ageno 8+5reb+1ast, V.Nalwanga 5+6reb+1ast, P.Nabakooza 4+10reb+3ast, B.Nankya 4+1reb, J.Alimochan 3+7reb+1ast
Nabisunsa: M.Abigail 20+2reb+1ast, S.Lumanyika 14+8reb, S.Namale 5+14reb+3ast, M.Bagaya 5+1reb+2ast, K.Auma 2+17reb+5ast, A.Catherine 2+3reb+1ast

Miracle - YMCA Hamstars 66-57

Very expected game in Kampala where 10th ranked YMCA Hamstars (3-15) were defeated by sixth ranked Miracle (10-9) 66-57 on Saturday. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Brenda Alyano chipped in 21 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Akello Scovia with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 21 rebounds and Rose Musundi scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. Miracle maintains sixth position with 10-9 record. YMCA Hamstars lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the tenth place with 15 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 KIU Rangers.
Top scorers:
YMCA Hamstars: R.Musundi 20+7reb+1ast, A.Scovia 15+21reb, A.Chan 12+13reb+1ast, R.Wafula 7+8reb+1ast, F.Ogundha 3+4reb+2ast, E.Adongo 0
Miracle: A.Winnifred 22+13reb+4ast, B.Alyano 21+1reb+1ast, M.Namukwaya 7+3reb+1ast, S.Amito 7+7reb+1ast, N.Specioza 6+15reb, H.Namuli 3+2reb

Nabisunsa - JKL Dolphins 47-102

Very predictable result in Kampala where first ranked JKL Dolphins (19-1) outscored 11th ranked Nabisunsa (2-15) 102-47 on Sunday. JKL Dolphins dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Nabisunsa's 28. JKL Dolphins forced 34 Nabisunsa turnovers and outrebounded them 56-34 including a 27-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. JKL Dolphins looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Evelyn Nakiyinji had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was Keturah Auma with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and Mpoza Abigail scored 15 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. JKL Dolphins have an impressive 19-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 19-1 record. Loser Nabisunsa keeps the eleventh place with 15 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 Lady Tomahawks.
Top scorers:
Nabisunsa: M.Abigail 15+1reb+2ast, K.Auma 10+11reb+1ast, S.Lumanyika 7+3reb+4ast, S.Namale 6+11reb, M.Bagaya 5+1reb, M.Yikiru 3+5reb+5ast
JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 25+1reb+2ast, H.Akello 22+8reb+2ast, E.Nakiyinji 14+12reb+9ast, G.Generous 9+1reb, M.Senade 7+8reb+1ast, T.Nsubuga 7+1reb

Magic Stormers - A1 Challenge 60-56

Not a big story in a game in Kampala where 9th ranked A1 Challenge (5-13) was defeated by seventh ranked Magic Stormers (9-8) 60-56 on Sunday. Magic Stormers forced 28 A1 Challenge turnovers. Forward Daphine Adong scored 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Kur Ajah chipped in 6 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Stella Kiberenge with 16 points and 9 rebounds and forward Sharua Nakirya (-2000) scored 10 points and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Magic Stormers maintains seventh position with 9-8 record. A1 Challenge lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 13 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 JTL Jaguars.
Top scorers:
A1 Challenge: S.Kiberenge 16+9reb+1ast, Y.Precious 15+3reb+1ast, S.Nakirya 10+3reb+7ast, C.Kekimuli 5+12reb+1ast, F.Apio 4+3reb+6ast, S.Namujju 4+2reb
Magic Stormers: D.Adong 16+7reb+5ast, A.Lokwameri 8+7reb, C.Lamaro 8, D.Nabuuka 8+3reb, M.Nakalemba 6+1reb+1ast, K.Ajah 6+10reb

JTL Jaguars - Lady Tomahawks 74-44

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#5) and Lady Tomahawks (#8). JTL Jaguars (13-6) smashed visiting Lady Tomahawks (6-12) by 30 points 74-44. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lady Tomahawks. JTL Jaguars held Lady Tomahawks to an opponent 22.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Lady Tomahawks 61-32 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) scored 9 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Mercy Batamuliza chipped in 7 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) with 9 points and 17 rebounds and Bisoboka Naluyima scored 8 points and 8 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. JTL Jaguars have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Newly promoted Lady Tomahawks keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Ladies.
Top scorers:
Lady Tomahawks: S.Lunkuse 9+17reb+1ast, B.Naluyima 8+8reb+2ast, K.Nakazzi 6+2reb+2ast, F.Namasamba 6, A.Namakula 6, D.Nakijjoba 5+2reb+1ast
JTL Jaguars: M.Nambogo 18+2reb, B.Kayaga 17+1reb+3ast, S.Ageno 9+16reb+2ast, M.Batamuliza 7+16reb+3ast, A.Annet 6+13reb, R.Letaru 5+10reb+5ast

KIU Rangers - JKL Dolphins 37-60

Everything went according to plan in Kampala where first ranked JKL Dolphins (19-1) outleveled 5th ranked KIU Rangers (12-3) 60-37 on Friday. JKL Dolphins held KIU Rangers to an opponent 21.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 32.1 percent accuracy of the winners. JKL Dolphins forced 24 KIU Rangers turnovers. The former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Ritah Imanishimwe (173-1996) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Mary Amaniyo (180-2003) with 9 points and 11 rebounds and forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) scored 2 points and 10 rebounds. 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. JKL Dolphins have an impressive 19-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 19-1 record. Loser KIU Rangers keep the fifth place with three 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 Lady Tomahawks.
Top scorers:
KIU Rangers: M.Amaniyo 9+11reb+1ast, E.Akol 5+3reb+1ast, R.Nanyonga 4+1reb, B.Ayere 4+1reb+1ast, E.Balita 3, P.Karungi 3+1reb+3ast
JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 19+5reb+4ast, R.Imanishimwe 13+7reb+3ast, E.Nakiyinji 7+14reb+2ast, B.Longom 7+9reb+3ast, T.Toskin 4+4reb+2ast, A.Kamwada 4+4reb