NBL Round 12 (Regular Season): JTL Jaguars lose to KCCA Leopards

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of JTL Jaguars (9-2) in Kampala on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by KCCA Leopards (9-1) 63-46. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of JTL Jaguars. It was a key game for the top position in the league. KCCA Leopards held JTL Jaguars to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.6 percent accuracy of the winners. KCCA Leopards forced 24 JTL Jaguars turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Susan Aanyu (-1992) who scored 20 points and 5 assists. Burundian guard Ninette Uwineza (-1988) chipped in 10 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) who recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds. JTL Jaguars' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. KCCA Leopards have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. JTL Jaguars at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UCU Ladies.
Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Eighth ranked KIU Rangers (5-6) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 6th ranked Miracle (5-5) 76-73 on Wednesday evening. It was a good game for forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. Elizabeth Akol contributed with 17 points for the winners. DR Congolese Esther Mpongo (-2006) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 rebounds for Miracle. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KIU Rangers moved-up to seventh place. Miracle at the other side keeps the sixth position with five games lost. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Nabisunsa.
Leader JTL Jaguars delivered the ninth victory on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 10th ranked Angels (1-9) 68-41 in Kampala. Worth to mention a quality performance of Rhoda Nagitta who helped to win the game recording 11 points. The best for the losing side was Caroline Nakato with 14 points. 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 (9-2) have an impressive five-game winning streak. Despite that victory JTL Jaguars went down to second position due to points difference. Angels lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the tenth place with nine games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Miracle.

In the last game of round 12 KCCA Leopards crushed Nkumba LM in Kampala 84-58.

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KIU Rangers - Miracle 76-73

Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Eighth ranked KIU Rangers (5-6) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 6th ranked Miracle (5-5) 76-73 on Wednesday evening. KIU Rangers forced 31 Miracle turnovers. Strangely Miracle outrebounded KIU Rangers 53-38 including 40 on the defensive glass. Miracle was plagued by 36 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. Elizabeth Akol (-1993) contributed with 17 points for the winners. DR Congolese Esther Mpongo (-2006) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 rebounds and Mariam Namukwaya (-2005) added 22 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Miracle. Four Miracle players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KIU Rangers moved-up to seventh place. Miracle at the other side keeps the sixth position with five games lost. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Nabisunsa.
Top scorers:
KIU Rangers: S.Kirabo 23+12reb+1ast, E.Akol 17+4reb+3ast, R.Nanyonga 12+2reb, P.Karungi 9+4reb+2ast, P.Alado 5, L.Awor 4+4reb
Miracle: M.Namukwaya 22+7reb+2ast, A.Winnifred 15+10reb, E.Mpongo 15+18reb+1ast, H.Namuli 11+6reb+3ast, A.Isoto 4+2reb+1ast, K.Amurat 3+6reb

Nkumba LM - KCCA Leopards 58-84

There was no surprise in Kampala where bottom-ranked Nkumba LM (0-11) was crushed by second ranked KCCA Leopards (9-1) 84-58 on Wednesday. KCCA Leopards dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Nkumba LM's 34. KCCA Leopards forced 28 Nkumba LM turnovers and outrebounded them 48-30 including a 16-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Tracy Namugosa who helped to win the game recording 36 points (!!!) and forward Lillian Cherotich who added 8 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. KCCA Leopards' coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Ssegendo Hazel with 21 points and 9 rebounds and Shalom Muwanguzi scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. KCCA Leopards have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Newly promoted Nkumba LM still closes the standings with 11 games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UCU Ladies.
Top scorers:
KCCA Leopards: T.Namugosa 36+4reb, M.Bagaala 10+7reb, L.Cherotich 8+8reb+2ast, A.Kabendela 8+6reb+2ast, M.Soigi 5+2reb+1ast, S.Mwenyango 5+2reb
Nkumba LM: S.Hazel 21+9reb+1ast, M.Namboowa 10+4reb, S.Muwanguzi 9+6reb+2ast, P.Apio 7, P.Amiya 3+3reb, C.Nakimuli 3+3reb

JTL Jaguars - Angels 68-41

Leader JTL Jaguars delivered the ninth victory on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 10th ranked Angels (1-9) 68-41 in Kampala. JTL Jaguars held Angels to an opponent 17.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.7 percent accuracy of the winners. JTL Jaguars forced 19 Angels turnovers. Worth to mention a quality performance of guard Rhoda Nagitta who helped to win the game recording 11 points and the former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) who added 6 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Caroline Nakato (-1999) with 14 points and guard Martha Likicho (-2001) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). 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 (9-2) have an impressive five-game winning streak. Despite that victory JTL Jaguars went down to second position due to points difference. Angels lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the tenth place with nine games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Miracle.
Top scorers:
JTL Jaguars: R.Nagitta 11+3reb+3ast, A.Annet 8+8reb, S.Wangeshi 7+4reb+2ast, L.Hatanga 6+1reb+1ast, S.Ageno 6+8reb+3ast, S.Nanvubya 5+3reb+3ast
Angels: C.Nakato 14+3reb+1ast, M.Likicho 10+5reb, G.Mudiba 4+5reb, S.Namujju 4+2reb, J.Namatovu 3+6reb+4ast, O.Martha 3+1reb

JTL Jaguars - KCCA Leopards 46-63

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of JTL Jaguars (9-2) in Kampala on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by KCCA Leopards (9-1) 63-46. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of JTL Jaguars. It was a key game for the top position in the league. KCCA Leopards held JTL Jaguars to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.6 percent accuracy of the winners. KCCA Leopards forced 24 JTL Jaguars turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Susan Aanyu (-1992) who scored 20 points and 5 assists. Burundian guard Ninette Uwineza (-1988) chipped in 10 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Four KCCA Leopards players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Sarah Ageno (176-1996) who recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds and forward Mercy Batamuliza added 5 points and 19 rebounds respectively. JTL Jaguars' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. KCCA Leopards have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. JTL Jaguars at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UCU Ladies.
Top scorers:
KCCA Leopards: S.Aanyu 20+3reb+5ast, N.Uwineza 10+7reb+7ast, T.Namugosa 10+3reb+2ast, A.Kabendela 10+10reb+2ast, P.Nyamwenge 7+1reb+2ast, M.Bagaala 2+13reb
JTL Jaguars: S.Ageno 18+8reb, M.Nabbosa 10+4reb+2ast, M.Nambogo 7+1reb+2ast, M.Batamuliza 5+19reb+2ast, R.Nagitta 2+2reb+5ast, A.Annet 2+1reb