NBL Round 5 (Regular Season): UCU Ladies lose to JKL Dolphins

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UCU Ladies (2-1) recorded its first loss in Kampala on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked JKL Dolphins (3-1) 82-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of UCU Ladies. It was a key game for the second position in the league. JKL Dolphins forced 21 UCU Ladies turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Tamasha Nsubuga who scored 19 points and 6 steals. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) chipped in 9 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Sylivia Nantongo produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. UCU Ladies' coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. JKL Dolphins have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to second place. UCU Ladies at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. They share it with KCCA Leopards and Magic S.. 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.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#1) and Lady Tomahawks (#5). Lady Tomahawks were crushed at home by 17 points 52-69 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Forward Mercy Batamuliza orchestrated the victory by scoring 9 points and 20 rebounds. Aziida Nabayunga contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Christine Namyalo (-2006) answered with 16 points for Lady Tomahawks. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. JTL Jaguars have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record. Lady Tomahawks at the other side dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KCCA Leopards.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: KIU Rangers (#7) and Miracle (#3). KIU Rangers (3-2) won against visiting Miracle (3-2) 53-48. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Miracle. Sharon Kirabo stepped up and scored 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Akello Winnifred responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. KIU Rangers moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Miracle. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last two games of round 5 JKL Dolphins crushed Nkumba LM in Kampala 76-50. JTL Jaguars smashed Nkumba LM at home 81-38.

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JKL Dolphins - UCU Ladies 82-64

Undefeated UCU Ladies (2-1) recorded its first loss in Kampala on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked JKL Dolphins (3-1) 82-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of UCU Ladies. It was a key game for the second position in the league. JKL Dolphins forced 21 UCU Ladies turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Tamasha Nsubuga who scored 19 points and 6 steals. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) chipped in 9 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Sylivia Nantongo produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and the former international Bridget Aber (-2001) added 5 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. UCU Ladies' coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. JKL Dolphins have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to second place. UCU Ladies at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. They share it with KCCA Leopards and Magic S.. 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:
JKL Dolphins: T.Nsubuga 19+4reb+3ast, A.Kamwada 19+2reb, A.Lokwameri 9+5reb+5ast, E.Nakiyinji 9+7reb+2ast, H.Akello 9+11reb+4ast, F.Oketcho 5+3ast
UCU Ladies: S.Nantongo 13+11reb, M.Otieno 13+3reb, S.Namale 10+3reb+2ast, S.Nakituuka 9+5reb+1ast, Z.Atek 6+7reb+2ast, B.Aber 5+9reb+4ast

Lady Tomahawks - JTL Jaguars 52-69

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#1) and Lady Tomahawks (#5). Lady Tomahawks were crushed at home by 17 points 52-69 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. JTL Jaguars forced 27 Lady Tomahawks turnovers and outrebounded them 57-44 including a 30-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Mercy Batamuliza orchestrated the victory by scoring 9 points and 20 rebounds. Aziida Nabayunga (-2000) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Christine Namyalo (-2006) answered with 16 points and guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) added 4 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Lady Tomahawks. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. JTL Jaguars have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record. Lady Tomahawks at the other side dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. JTL Jaguars' 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:
JTL Jaguars: A.Nabayunga 14+8reb, S.Wangeshi 10+3reb+1ast, M.Batamuliza 9+20reb+3ast, B.Kayaga 8+1reb+1ast, S.Ageno 8+8reb, R.Nagitta 7+5reb+2ast
Lady Tomahawks: C.Namyalo 16+2reb+2ast, D.Nakijjoba 7+7reb, P.Nantume 7+4reb, P.Nakiru 6+8reb+1ast, A.Namakula 4+1reb, V.Kakai 4+1reb+1ast

Nkumba LM - JKL Dolphins 50-76

There was no surprise in Kampala where bottom-ranked Nkumba LM (0-7) was crushed by third ranked JKL Dolphins (3-1) 76-50 on Sunday. JKL Dolphins forced 28 Nkumba LM turnovers. Evelyn Nakiyinji stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winners and the former international Agatha Kamwada (-2000) chipped in 7 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Privas Kayenyi responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds and Penlop Amiya scored 8 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. JKL Dolphins have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Nkumba LM still closes the standings with seven 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:
JKL Dolphins: E.Nakiyinji 24+12reb+4ast, T.Nsubuga 14+1reb+2ast, A.Lokwameri 9+7reb, A.Kamwada 7+11reb+4ast, S.Nassanga 6+2reb+1ast, R.Imanishimwe 6+1ast
Nkumba LM: P.Kayenyi 22+17reb+1ast, L.Mishelle 11+3reb, P.Amiya 8+10reb+6ast, V.Kahunde 3+1reb, C.Nakimuli 2, S.Hazel 2+4reb+4ast

JTL Jaguars - Nkumba LM 81-38

No shocking result in a game in Kampala where leader JTL Jaguars (4-0) smashed bottom-ranked Nkumba LM (0-7) 81-38 on Monday. JTL Jaguars forced 20 Nkumba LM turnovers and outrebounded them 48-27 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds for the winners and guard Brenda Kayaga (-1996) chipped in 21 points. Ssegendo Hazel responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and forward Catherine Nakimuli (-1998) scored 6 points and 7 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 series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record. Newly promoted Nkumba LM still closes the standings with seven 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 KCCA Leopards.
Top scorers:
JTL Jaguars: B.Kayaga 21+1ast, S.Ageno 16+18reb+3ast, M.Nambogo 12+3reb+3ast, M.Nabbosa 7+2reb, S.Wangeshi 6+1reb+1ast, A.Nabayunga 6+13reb+2ast
Nkumba LM: S.Hazel 16+6reb, C.Nakimuli 6+7reb, S.Muwanguzi 6+2reb+1ast, P.Apio 6+4reb, N.Pearl 2+2reb+1ast, F.Aziz 2+3reb

KIU Rangers - Miracle 53-48

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: KIU Rangers (#7) and Miracle (#3). KIU Rangers (3-2) won against visiting Miracle (3-2) 53-48. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Miracle. KIU Rangers forced 22 Miracle turnovers. Forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) stepped up and scored 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and point guard Fildauce Namulema (155-2001) chipped in 11 points, 6 assists and 5 steals. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and Mariam Namukwaya (-2005) scored 8 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. KIU Rangers moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Miracle. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
KIU Rangers: S.Kirabo 13+9reb+1ast, R.Nanyonga 11+6reb+3ast, F.Namulema 11+3reb+6ast, I.Kanyamuneza 9+2reb+2ast, F.Nanyonga 5+5reb, L.Awor 3+1reb
Miracle: A.Winnifred 19+16reb+1ast, M.Namukwaya 8+5reb+1ast, P.Anyine 6+3reb+2ast, H.Namuli 5+5reb+1ast, K.Amurat 4+9reb, B.Alyano 2+1reb