NBL Round 8 (Regular Season): JTL Jaguars beat Miracle in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#1) and Miracle (#4). Miracle was smashed at home by 28 points 51-79 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. JTL Jaguars held Miracle to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.0 percent accuracy of the winners. JTL Jaguars looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Miracle's players. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds. Forward Mercy Batamuliza chipped in 10 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) produced 27 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Miracle's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. JTL Jaguars maintains first position with 6-1 record. Miracle at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#2) and Miracle (#4). JKL Dolphins (5-1) smashed visiting Miracle (4-4) by 26 points 79-53. Angella Lokwameri orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Evelyn Nakiyinji contributed with 13 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for Miracle. JKL Dolphins have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 5-1 record behind leader JTL Jaguars. Miracle at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost.
Bottom-ranked Nkumba LM (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 62-54 loss to eighth ranked Magic S. (3-2) in Kampala on Sunday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Christine Nakito who helped to win the game recording 7 points and 19 rebounds. Shalom Muwanguzi responded with 10 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Magic S. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with KIU Rangers. Newly promoted Nkumba LM still closes the standings with nine games lost.

In the last game of round 8 Lady Tomahawks crushed Nabisunsa in Kampala 90-58.

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Miracle - JTL Jaguars 51-79

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#1) and Miracle (#4). Miracle was smashed at home by 28 points 51-79 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. JTL Jaguars held Miracle to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.0 percent accuracy of the winners. JTL Jaguars looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Miracle's players. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds. Forward Mercy Batamuliza chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Four JTL Jaguars players scored in double figures. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) produced 27 points and 8 rebounds and DR Congolese Esther Mpongo (-2006) added 5 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Miracle's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. JTL Jaguars maintains first position with 6-1 record. Miracle at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Miracle: A.Winnifred 27+8reb+2ast, P.Anyine 6+2reb+3ast, M.Namukwaya 6+8reb+2ast, E.Mpongo 5+12reb, B.Alyano 3+2reb+1ast, I.Namugabo 2+2reb
JTL Jaguars: S.Ageno 21+16reb+3ast, S.Nanvubya 12+1ast, M.Nabbosa 10+4reb, S.Wangeshi 10+3reb+2ast, M.Batamuliza 10+16reb+5ast, M.Nambogo 9+1reb+1ast

Nabisunsa - Lady Tomahawks 58-90

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Nabisunsa's (1-3) home loss to eighth ranked Lady Tomahawks (3-3) 58-90 on Saturday. Lady Tomahawks forced 23 Nabisunsa turnovers and outrebounded them 78-41 including a 38-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Dorah Nakijjoba who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 20 rebounds and guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) who added 7 points and 21 rebounds during the contest. Four Lady Tomahawks players scored in double figures. Mpoza Abigail (-2007) responded with 24 points and 4 steals and Martha Yikiru scored 8 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. Lady Tomahawks maintains eighth position with 3-3 record. Loser Nabisunsa keeps the ninth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Nabisunsa: M.Abigail 24+4reb+2ast, M.Yikiru 8+7reb+1ast, M.Anitah 7+4reb, A.Joy 5+7reb, M.Ankunda 4, A.Namyalo 3+4reb+1ast
Lady Tomahawks: C.Namyalo 21+4reb+3ast, P.Nakiru 13+7reb+2ast, D.Nakijjoba 12+20reb+2ast, K.Nakazzi 12+2reb+2ast, C.Haruri 9+2reb, L.Aber 8+5reb+1ast

Nkumba LM - Magic S. 54-62

Bottom-ranked Nkumba LM (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 62-54 loss to eighth ranked Magic S. (3-2) in Kampala on Sunday evening. They also forced 34 Nkumba LM turnovers. Magic S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Christine Nakito who helped to win the game recording 7 points and 19 rebounds and Doreen Nakibuuka who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Shalom Muwanguzi responded with 10 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and Ssegendo Hazel scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Magic S. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with KIU Rangers. Newly promoted Nkumba LM still closes the standings with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Nkumba LM: S.Hazel 16+7reb, S.Muwanguzi 10+9reb+6ast, M.Namboowa 9+4reb+2ast, F.Aziz 6+15reb+1ast, V.Kahunde 4+1reb+1ast, N.Pearl 3+1reb+2ast
Magic S.: D.Nakibuuka 14+7reb+1ast, O.Sekuye 11+5reb, N.Jesca 9+4reb+1ast, D.Adong 8+3reb+7ast, N.Owor 7+6reb+1ast, C.Nakito 7+19reb+2ast

JKL Dolphins - Miracle 79-53

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#2) and Miracle (#4). JKL Dolphins (5-1) smashed visiting Miracle (4-4) by 26 points 79-53. JKL Dolphins outrebounded Miracle 53-36 including 18 on the offensive glass. Angella Lokwameri orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Evelyn Nakiyinji contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Five JKL Dolphins players scored in double figures. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Isabella Namugabo added 6 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Miracle. JKL Dolphins have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 5-1 record behind leader JTL Jaguars. Miracle at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Miracle: A.Winnifred 15+10reb+2ast, B.Alyano 14+1reb, M.Namukwaya 7+4reb, I.Namugabo 6+10reb+1ast, M.Nandutu 5+1reb, G.Kusaba 4+4reb+1ast
JKL Dolphins: A.Lokwameri 16+13reb+4ast, H.Akello 15+8reb+3ast, E.Nakiyinji 13+14reb+5ast, T.Nsubuga 13+5reb+5ast, S.Nakiyaga 12+6reb+1ast, R.Imanishimwe 6+2reb