NBL Round 11 (Regular Season): KIU Rangers are defeated by KCCA Leopards in a derby game

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#3) and KIU Rangers (#8). KCCA Leopards (7-1) won against visiting KIU Rangers (4-6) 75-61. KCCA Leopards dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to KIU Rangers' 14 and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. KCCA Leopards forced 32 KIU Rangers turnovers and outrebounded them 49-28 including a 20-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Asinah Kabendela who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Perus Nyamwenge helped adding 20 points. KCCA Leopards' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Elizabeth Akol (-1993) responded with 13 points, 6 assists and 5 steals. KCCA Leopards have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. KIU Rangers at the other side keep the eighth position with six games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JTL Jaguars.
Bottom-ranked Nkumba LM (0-10) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their tenth consecutive match to fifth ranked Magic S. (5-3) 74-67. It was an exceptional evening for forward Daphine Adong who led the winners and scored 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals. Martha Nakalembe accounted for 18 points. Magic S.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Mellisa Namboowa (-1992) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds for Nkumba LM in the defeat. Magic S. maintains fifth place with 5-3 record. Nkumba LM lost their tenth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with ten games lost. Magic S.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .
10th ranked Angels (1-8) were outscored at home by sixth ranked Miracle (5-4) with the biggest margin this round 75-31 on Wednesday night. The best player for the winners was Alice Isoto who had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Martha Likicho produced 8 points for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Miracle maintains sixth place with 5-4 record. Angels lost their sixth game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the tenth position with eight games lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KIU Rangers.

In the last two games of round 11 Nabisunsa lost to Lady Tomahawks on the opponent's court 71-77. KCCA Leopards managed to outperform Angels in a home game 61-49.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points by Susan Aanyu of KCCA Leopards.

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Angels - Miracle 31-75

10th ranked Angels (1-8) were outscored at home by sixth ranked Miracle (5-4) with the biggest margin this round 75-31 on Wednesday night. Miracle held Angels to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Miracle forced 34 Angels turnovers and outrebounded them 48-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. Miracle looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Angels' players. The best player for the winners was Alice Isoto (-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Forward Brenda Alyano chipped in 20 points. Guard Martha Likicho (-2001) produced 8 points and Faith Aseru added 2 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Miracle maintains sixth place with 5-4 record. Angels lost their sixth game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the tenth position with eight games lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KIU Rangers.
Top scorers:
Miracle: B.Alyano 20+3reb+3ast, M.Namukwaya 18+3reb+1ast, A.Isoto 10+15reb+4ast, A.Winnifred 7+10reb+2ast, E.Mpongo 7+7reb+1ast, H.Namuli 6+4reb+2ast
Angels: M.Likicho 8+2reb+2ast, C.Nakato 6+2reb+1ast, O.Martha 5+4reb+1ast, J.Namatovu 5+3reb, S.Namujju 2+6reb, R.Komugisa 2+2reb+2ast

Lady Tomahawks - Nabisunsa 77-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Nabisunsa's (1-6) road loss to eighth ranked Lady Tomahawks (4-4) 71-77 on Wednesday. Lady Tomahawks forced 21 Nabisunsa turnovers and had a 24-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds. Christine Namyalo (-2006) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four Lady Tomahawks players scored in double figures. Auma Joy produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Mpoza Abigail (-2007) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lady Tomahawks moved-up to seventh place. Nabisunsa lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lady Tomahawks: S.Lunkuse 30+12reb+3ast, C.Namyalo 13+5reb+2ast, D.Nakijjoba 10+5reb+1ast, A.Moureen 10+8reb+1ast, S.Lumanyika 7+4reb+2ast, P.Nantume 3+2reb+1ast
Nabisunsa: A.Joy 18+12reb+4ast, M.Abigail 18+5reb+5ast, M.Yikiru 14+7reb+1ast, M.Bagaya 7+4reb, E.Ayikoru 4+2reb, J.Akiteng 3+1reb+1ast

Magic S. - Nkumba LM 74-67

Bottom-ranked Nkumba LM (0-10) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their tenth consecutive match to fifth ranked Magic S. (5-3) 74-67. Magic S. forced 43 Nkumba LM turnovers. Strangely Nkumba LM outrebounded Magic S. 64-42 including a 41-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for forward Daphine Adong who led the winners and scored 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals. Martha Nakalembe accounted for 18 points for the winning side. Magic S.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Mellisa Namboowa (-1992) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds and Ssegendo Hazel added 16 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively for Nkumba LM in the defeat. Magic S. maintains fifth place with 5-3 record. Nkumba LM lost their tenth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with ten games lost. Magic S.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .
Top scorers:
Magic S.: D.Adong 18+7reb+4ast, M.Nakalembe 18+2reb+1ast, G.Babra 8+4reb+2ast, N.Owor 7+9reb+1ast, M.Namuli 7+1reb+1ast, C.Lamaro 6+2reb+2ast
Nkumba LM: M.Namboowa 23+16reb+2ast, S.Hazel 16+16reb+5ast, M.Joseph 10+2reb+3ast, O.Doreen 6+5reb+6ast, S.Muwanguzi 6+4reb+4ast, C.Nakimuli 4+6reb

KCCA Leopards - KIU Rangers 75-61

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#3) and KIU Rangers (#8). KCCA Leopards (7-1) won against visiting KIU Rangers (4-6) 75-61. KCCA Leopards dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to KIU Rangers' 14 and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. KCCA Leopards forced 32 KIU Rangers turnovers and outrebounded them 49-28 including a 20-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Asinah Kabendela who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Perus Nyamwenge helped adding 20 points. KCCA Leopards' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Elizabeth Akol (-1993) responded with 13 points, 6 assists and 5 steals and forward Racheal Nanyonga scored 15 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. KCCA Leopards have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. KIU Rangers at the other side keep the eighth position with six games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JTL Jaguars.
Top scorers:
KCCA Leopards: P.Nyamwenge 20+2ast, S.Aanyu 15+5reb, A.Kabendela 12+10reb+2ast, M.Bagaala 10+6reb+1ast, T.Namugosa 8+6reb+4ast, N.Uwineza 4+7reb+5ast
KIU Rangers: S.Yaweh 16+1reb, R.Nanyonga 15+4reb+1ast, E.Akol 13+4reb+6ast, S.Kirabo 12+6reb+1ast, F.Namulema 5+3reb+10ast, L.Awor 0

KCCA Leopards - Angels 61-49

Very predictable result in Kampala where third ranked KCCA Leopards (7-1) defeated 10th ranked Angels (1-8) 61-49 on Sunday. KCCA Leopards forced 35 Angels turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Susan Aanyu (-1992) who scored 14 points. Asinah Kabendela chipped in 6 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Caroline Nakato (-1999) produced 10 points and 6 rebounds and guard Martha Likicho (-2001) added 9 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for KCCA Leopards. They moved-up to second place. Angels lost their sixth game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the tenth position with eight games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JTL Jaguars.
Top scorers:
KCCA Leopards: S.Aanyu 14+4reb, T.Namugosa 12+1reb+1ast, S.Mwenyango 6+1reb+2ast, M.Bagaala 6+6reb+1ast, A.Kabendela 6+7reb+5ast, N.Uwineza 5+4reb+3ast
Angels: C.Nakato 10+6reb+1ast, M.Likicho 9+3reb+1ast, R.Komugisa 7+1ast, G.Mudiba 5+8reb, F.Aseru 4+6reb+1ast, N.Melissa 4+7reb+1ast