NBL Round 10 (Regular Season): JTL Jaguars beat KIU Rangers by two after a very close game

- May 24, 2025

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game of round 10 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked KIU Rangers (4-5) to first ranked JTL Jaguars (8-1) 60-58 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. JTL Jaguars dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to KIU Rangers' 26. JTL Jaguars forced 20 KIU Rangers turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of center Among Annet (185-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Rhoda Nagitta contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for KIU Rangers. JTL Jaguars have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. KIU Rangers at the other side dropped to the seventh place with five games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#3) and KIU Rangers (#6). KIU Rangers were smashed at home by 20 points 43-63 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) scored 8 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Flavia Oketcho chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Burundian Ines Kanyamuneza (-1998) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds. Defending champion (7-2) moved-up to second place. KIU Rangers at the other side dropped to the seventh position with five games lost.
The game between third ranked JKL Dolphins (7-2) and 9th ranked Nabisunsa (1-5) in Kampala on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. JKL Dolphins outscored guests from Kampala 79-47. Hope Akello notched a double-double by scoring 20 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort. Even 24 points and 7 rebounds by Auma Joy did not help to save the game for Nabisunsa. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Nabisunsa lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with five games lost.

The most impressive performance of 10th round was 4 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by Patricia Alado of KIU Rangers.

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JKL Dolphins - Nabisunsa 79-47

The game between third ranked JKL Dolphins (7-2) and 9th ranked Nabisunsa (1-5) in Kampala on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. JKL Dolphins outscored guests from Kampala 79-47. JKL Dolphins forced 25 Nabisunsa turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and forward Tamasha Nsubuga supported her with 23 points. Even 24 points and 7 rebounds by Auma Joy did not help to save the game for Nabisunsa. Martha Yikiru added 17 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Nabisunsa lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: T.Nsubuga 23+3reb, H.Akello 20+16reb+5ast, E.Nakiyinji 16+2reb+4ast, A.Lokwameri 8+4reb+6ast, A.Kamwada 7+4reb+2ast, S.Nakiyaga 5+3reb+4ast
Nabisunsa: A.Joy 24+7reb+3ast, M.Yikiru 17+10reb+1ast, A.Namyalo 4+7reb+2ast, M.Ankunda 2+1ast, P.Nakalembe 0+2reb+1ast, M.Anitah 0

KIU Rangers - JTL Jaguars 58-60

The most exciting game of round 10 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked KIU Rangers (4-5) to first ranked JTL Jaguars (8-1) 60-58 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. JTL Jaguars dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to KIU Rangers' 26. JTL Jaguars forced 20 KIU Rangers turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of center Among Annet (185-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Rhoda Nagitta contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and Elizabeth Akol (-1993) added 15 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for KIU Rangers. JTL Jaguars have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. KIU Rangers at the other side dropped to the seventh place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
JTL Jaguars: R.Nagitta 15+4reb+4ast, A.Annet 10+14reb, A.Nabayunga 8+6reb+1ast, M.Nabbosa 8+3reb+2ast, S.Ageno 8+11reb, B.Kayaga 7+1reb+1ast
KIU Rangers: I.Kanyamuneza 16+4reb+4ast, E.Akol 15+6reb+3ast, S.Kirabo 13+12reb+2ast, P.Alado 9+8reb+1ast, P.Karungi 5+5reb+6ast, R.Nanyonga 0

KIU Rangers - JKL Dolphins 43-63

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#3) and KIU Rangers (#6). KIU Rangers were smashed at home by 20 points 43-63 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. JKL Dolphins held KIU Rangers to an opponent 22.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.8 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded KIU Rangers 57-38 including a 43-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) scored 8 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Flavia Oketcho (170-1986) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four JKL Dolphins players scored in double figures. At the losing side Burundian Ines Kanyamuneza (-1998) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and center Patricia Alado (-1994) scored 4 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Defending champion (7-2) moved-up to second place. KIU Rangers at the other side dropped to the seventh position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: T.Nsubuga 14+2reb, E.Nakiyinji 12+4reb+4ast, F.Oketcho 11+8reb+4ast, A.Lokwameri 10+9reb+2ast, H.Akello 8+15reb+3ast, A.Kamwada 4+9reb+1ast
KIU Rangers: I.Kanyamuneza 22+5reb+3ast, S.Kirabo 9+7reb+3ast, P.Alado 4+12reb+4ast, P.Karungi 3+9reb+1ast, E.Akol 3+3reb+2ast, L.Awor 2+2reb