NBL Round 9 (Regular Season): Jaguars beat KCCA P. in a derby game

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Jaguars (#3) and KCCA P. (#2). Jaguars (6-2) won against visiting KCCA P. (5-2) 83-70. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Jaguars dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to KCCA P.'s 16. Jaguars forced 19 KCCA P. turnovers and outrebounded them 56-37 including 20 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was center Peter Sifuma (-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 22 rebounds. Forward Kevin Moru chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Davis Assimwe who recorded 29 points. KCCA P.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Jaguars have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Rezlife S..
Bottom-ranked KIU Titans (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 84-59 loss to fifth ranked Rezlife S. (5-4) in Kampala. It was a good game for Leonardo Gilabi who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Francis Kasinde contributed with 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Rezlife S.'s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Daniel Odonkyero answered with 22 points and 8 rebounds for KIU Titans. Rezlife S. moved-up to fourth place. KIU Titans at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Jaguars.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Kampala, where higher ranked Victoria C. (4-3) lost at home to tenth ranked Sommet (2-4) 60-67 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Victoria C.. John Teko stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners. The best for the losing side was Erick Komagum with 6 points and 16 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sommet moved-up to ninth place. Victoria C. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with UCU Canons. Sommet's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KIU Titans.

In the last game of round 9 UCU Canons defeated Livingstone in Kampala 74-60.



Livingstone - UCU Canons 60-74

There was no surprise in Kampala where 11th ranked Livingstone (1-8) was defeated by seventh ranked UCU Canons (4-3) 74-60 on Wednesday. UCU Canons forced 25 Livingstone turnovers. Marvin Okurut stepped up and scored 21 points for the winners and Jonathan Kasilimbi chipped in 10 points. The best for the losing side was Diopa Lukusa with 11 points and 8 rebounds and Micheal Kuol scored 4 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. UCU Canons have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Victoria C. Livingstone lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with eight games lost. UCU Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala JKL Dolphins.
Top scorers:
Livingstone: A.Ainomugisha 12+2reb, O.Byomuhangi 11+3reb+1ast, D.Lukusa 11+8reb+1ast, E.Okello 5+1ast, M.Kuol 4+10reb+1ast, I.Athuai 4+6reb+2ast
UCU Canons: M.Okurut 21+2reb+1ast, J.Kasilimbi 10+1reb+2ast, T.Onyango 6, A.Ariho 6+3reb+4ast, E.Zachariah 5+4reb+2ast, L.Ibanda 5+2reb+1ast

Victoria C. - Sommet 60-67

We should mention about the upset which took place in Kampala, where higher ranked Victoria C. (4-3) lost at home to tenth ranked Sommet (2-4) 60-67 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Victoria C.. Sommet forced 23 Victoria C. turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sommet made 7 blocks. John Teko stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners and Andrew Sendaula chipped in 8 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals. The best for the losing side was Erick Komagum with 6 points and 16 rebounds and Ronald Ayume scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sommet moved-up to ninth place. Victoria C. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with UCU Canons. Sommet's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KIU Titans.
Top scorers:
Victoria C.: B.Minani 14+1reb+1ast, J.Dombo 11+2reb+1ast, R.Ayume 10+6reb, C.Alema 7+4reb+2ast, E.Komagum 6+16reb+2ast, W.Pirwoth 6+8reb+1ast
Sommet: J.Teko 19+13reb, M.Ngobi 12+1reb+3ast, M.Sita 10+5reb+3ast, A.Sendaula 8+5reb+10ast, R.Mutawulu 6+4reb, M.Mohammed 5+1reb

KIU Titans - Rezlife S. 59-84

Bottom-ranked KIU Titans (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 84-59 loss to fifth ranked Rezlife S. (5-4) in Kampala. They dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to KIU Titans' 20. Rezlife S. forced 27 KIU Titans turnovers and outrebounded them 55-33 including a 23-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rezlife S. players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a good game for Leonardo Gilabi who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Francis Kasinde contributed with 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Rezlife S.'s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Daniel Odonkyero answered with 22 points and 8 rebounds and Ambrose Olum added 7 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for KIU Titans. Rezlife S. moved-up to fourth place. KIU Titans at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Jaguars.
Top scorers:
KIU Titans: D.Odonkyero 22+8reb+3ast, B.Desmasiro 12+3reb, C.Isabu 9+1reb, A.Olum 7+7reb+2ast, B.Kur Bona 3+7reb+5ast, W.Saverino 3+5reb
Rezlife S.: L.Gilabi 12+10reb+2ast, F.Kasinde 11+5reb+3ast, E.Okot 9+5reb+2ast, E.Ssentongo 8+2reb+1ast, A.Desire 8+8reb+1ast, J.Maiba 8+7reb

Jaguars - KCCA P. 83-70

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Jaguars (#3) and KCCA P. (#2). Jaguars (6-2) won against visiting KCCA P. (5-2) 83-70. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Jaguars dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to KCCA P.'s 16. Jaguars forced 19 KCCA P. turnovers and outrebounded them 56-37 including 20 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was center Peter Sifuma (-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 22 rebounds. Forward Kevin Moru chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Davis Assimwe who recorded 29 points and forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively. KCCA P.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Jaguars have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Rezlife S..
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: D.Assimwe 29+2reb+1ast, E.Odongkara 11+6reb, T.Mumpaya 8+2reb+1ast, S.Otoa 8+4reb+3ast, S.Mugerwa 4+6reb+1ast, I.Lumanyika 4+6reb
Jaguars: K.Moru 27+6reb, I.Lubwama 23+3reb+4ast, P.Sifuma 15+22reb+3ast, A.Eboyu 7+4reb+4ast, W.Mark 6+7reb+1ast, A.Kasasa 2+4reb+2ast