NBL Round 19 (Regular Season): JTL Jaguars beat UCU Ladies by two after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game of round 19 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of much higher ranked UCU Ladies (14-4) to fifth ranked JTL Jaguars (14-7) 58-56 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of UCU Ladies. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Mercy Batamuliza contributed with 0 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Guard Tracy Namugosa answered with 10 points and 5 rebounds for UCU Ladies. UCU Ladies' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. JTL Jaguars moved-up to fourth place. UCU Ladies at the other side keep the second position with four games lost. They share it with KCCA Leopards. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Kampala Uni.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: Magic Stormers (#7) and JTL Jaguars (#5). Magic Stormers (10-8) won against visiting JTL Jaguars (14-7) 54-47. It was a great evening for center Atulinda Moureen (-1989) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Kur Ajah helped adding 11 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side the former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. JTL Jaguars' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Magic Stormers moved-up to sixth place. JTL Jaguars at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven 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 .
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: KIU Rangers (#5) and Miracle (#7). Miracle was defeated at home 60-66 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was an exceptional evening for Mary Amaniyo who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. Akello Winnifred came up with 17 points and 6 rebounds for Miracle in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. KIU Rangers maintains fifth place with 13-3 record. Loser Miracle keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Nabisunsa.

Other games in round 19 were not that significant. Winless Kampala Uni was smashed by KCCA Leopards on the road 96-31. A1 Challenge lost to defending champion JKL Dolphins on its own court 44-74. Lady Tomahawks were outscored by JKL Dolphins in Kampala 48-82. UCU Ladies rolled over Nabisunsa at home 64-39.
The most impressive performance of 19th round was 12 points and 18 rebounds by Martina Anyango of UCU Ladies.

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KCCA Leopards - Kampala Uni 96-31

No shocking result in a game when third ranked KCCA Leopards (14-4) crushed at home bottom-ranked Kampala Uni (0-17) 96-31 on Saturday. KCCA Leopards held Kampala Uni to an opponent 17.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 46.1 percent accuracy of the winners. KCCA Leopards forced 27 Kampala Uni turnovers and outrebounded them 58-38 including a 41-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for guard Leanne Nalunkuma (-1990) who led the winners and scored 36 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds. Guard Susan Aanyu (-1992) accounted for 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Four KCCA Leopards players scored in double figures. Pennitah Nabakooza came up with 11 points and Josephine Alimochan added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Kampala Uni in the defeat. KCCA Leopards moved-up to second place, which they share with UCU Ladies. Loser Kampala Uni still closes the standings. KCCA Leopards' 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:
KCCA Leopards: L.Nalunkuma 36+9reb, S.Aanyu 21+12reb+2ast, P.Nadir 18+13reb+2ast, S.Mwenyango 10+5reb+3ast, R.Atuheire 7+8reb+3ast, N.Uwineza 2+8reb+10ast
Kampala Uni: P.Nabakooza 11+3reb+1ast, J.Alimochan 6+9reb, N.Nuwasasira 5+2reb, R.Ageno 4, V.Nalwanga 3+9reb+2ast, M.Ndagire 2+4reb

Magic Stormers - JTL Jaguars 54-47

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: Magic Stormers (#7) and JTL Jaguars (#5). Magic Stormers (10-8) won against visiting JTL Jaguars (14-7) 54-47. Magic Stormers held JTL Jaguars to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.7 percent accuracy of the winners. It was a great evening for center Atulinda Moureen (-1989) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Kur Ajah helped adding 11 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side the former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and Mercy Batamuliza scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. JTL Jaguars' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Magic Stormers moved-up to sixth place. JTL Jaguars at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven 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 .
Top scorers:
Magic Stormers: M.Nakalemba 12+1ast, A.Moureen 11+10reb+1ast, K.Ajah 11+7reb, D.Adong 9+4reb+2ast, A.Lokwameri 4+6reb+4ast, D.Nabuuka 3+3reb+2ast
JTL Jaguars: M.Batamuliza 15+9reb, S.Ageno 14+15reb, A.Ngenzahayo 7+1reb+1ast, R.Nagitta 4+3reb, B.Kayaga 3, A.Annet 2+5reb

A1 Challenge - JKL Dolphins 44-74

Very expected game when 9th ranked A1 Challenge (5-14) was smashed by first ranked JKL Dolphins (21-1) in Kampala 74-44 on Sunday. JKL Dolphins dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to A1 Challenge's 24. JKL Dolphins forced 25 A1 Challenge turnovers and outrebounded them 48-32 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Evelyn Nakiyinji who led the winners and scored 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Tamasha Nsubuga accounted for 15 points for the winning side. Guard Faith Apio came up with 12 points and 8 rebounds and Stella Kiberenge added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for A1 Challenge in the defeat. 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 twenty one victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 21-1 record. A1 Challenge lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 14 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 .
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: T.Nsubuga 15+4reb, M.Senade 11+6reb+1ast, B.Longom 10+8reb+1ast, E.Nakiyinji 9+7reb+4ast, B.Ekone 8+2reb, G.Generous 8+3reb+1ast
A1 Challenge: F.Apio 12+8reb+2ast, S.Kiberenge 11+8reb, Y.Precious 6+2reb, P.Nakyanzi 6+2reb+1ast, O.Marion 4+1reb, C.Kekimuli 3+5reb

Miracle - KIU Rangers 60-66

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: KIU Rangers (#5) and Miracle (#7). Miracle was defeated at home 60-66 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. KIU Rangers outrebounded Miracle 47-27 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Mary Amaniyo (180-2003) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. Center Patricia Alado (-1994) accounted for 12 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) came up with 17 points and 6 rebounds and forward Brenda Alyano added 10 points respectively for Miracle in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. KIU Rangers maintains fifth place with 13-3 record. Loser Miracle keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Nabisunsa.
Top scorers:
KIU Rangers: M.Amaniyo 20+16reb+1ast, I.Kanyamunza 17+1ast, P.Alado 12+15reb, S.Kirabo 7+8reb+2ast, R.Nanyonga 5+6reb+1ast, F.Namulema 3+2reb+1ast
Miracle: A.Winnifred 17+6reb+3ast, B.Alyano 10+1reb+1ast, I.Namugabo 10+1reb, M.Namukwaya 6+3reb, S.Amito 4+4reb, L.Cherotich 4+5reb+1ast

JKL Dolphins - Lady Tomahawks 82-48

Very predictable result when first ranked JKL Dolphins (21-1) rolled over 8th ranked Lady Tomahawks (6-13) in Kampala 82-48 on Wednesday. JKL Dolphins dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Lady Tomahawks' 26. JKL Dolphins forced 40 Lady Tomahawks turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) accounted for 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Mutesi Nasiimu came up with 9 points and 10 rebounds and Sandra Asiimwe added 13 points respectively for Lady Tomahawks in the defeat. 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 twenty one victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 21-1 record. Newly promoted Lady Tomahawks keep the eighth position 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 .
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 15+5reb+3ast, H.Akello 13+8reb+2ast, E.Nakiyinji 10+2reb+4ast, T.Toskin 10+2reb, B.Longom 7+8reb+2ast, T.Nsubuga 7+2reb
Lady Tomahawks: S.Asiimwe 13+4reb+1ast, M.Nasiimu 9+10reb+2ast, F.Namasamba 5, S.Lunkuse 5+7reb+2ast, P.Nantume 4+1reb, L.Aber 3+5reb

UCU Ladies - JTL Jaguars 56-58

The most exciting game of round 19 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of much higher ranked UCU Ladies (14-4) to fifth ranked JTL Jaguars (14-7) 58-56 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of UCU Ladies. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Mercy Batamuliza contributed with 0 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Guard Tracy Namugosa answered with 10 points and 5 rebounds and Hajara Najjuko (-1998) added 10 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for UCU Ladies. UCU Ladies' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. JTL Jaguars moved-up to fourth place. UCU Ladies at the other side keep the second position with four games lost. They share it with KCCA Leopards. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Kampala Uni.
Top scorers:
JTL Jaguars: S.Wangeshi 11+2reb+1ast, R.Letaru 11+5reb, S.Ageno 9+15reb+5ast, B.Kayaga 9+3reb, A.Annet 9+4reb+1ast, R.Nagitta 6+3reb+2ast
UCU Ladies: T.Namugosa 10+5reb+2ast, H.Najjuko 10+5reb+1ast, B.Aber 8+7reb, M.Otieno 7+2reb+1ast, A.Nabayunga 6+5reb+1ast, M.Anyango 5+4reb

UCU Ladies - Nabisunsa 64-39

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Nabisunsa (2-16) was outscored by second ranked UCU Ladies (14-4) in Kampala 64-39 on Sunday. UCU Ladies held Nabisunsa to an opponent 22.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 32.9 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Nabisunsa 50-32 including a 24-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Martina Anyango who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds. Shillah Lamunu accounted for 8 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Sarah Namale (-2005) came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Mpoza Abigail added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Nabisunsa in the defeat. 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 have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 14-4 record having eleven points less than leader JKL Dolphins, which they share with KCCA Leopards. Loser Nabisunsa keeps the eleventh position with 16 games lost. UCU Ladies' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala A1 Challenge.
Top scorers:
UCU Ladies: M.Anyango 12+18reb, H.Najjuko 9+2reb+1ast, M.Otieno 9, S.Lamunu 8+7reb, P.Anyine 8+1reb, S.Nantongo 6+4reb+1ast
Nabisunsa: S.Namale 13+8reb, M.Abigail 12+5reb+2ast, K.Auma 6+7reb, M.Bagaya 5+1reb, M.Nyadoi 3+3reb, S.Kobugabe 0+1reb