NBL Round 19 (Regular Season): UCU Canons defeat Victoria C. in the closest game of the week

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The most exciting game of round 19 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 6th ranked Victoria C. (7-7) to fifth ranked UCU Canons (8-5) 63-62 in the game for the fifth place. It was a great evening for international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 8 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Jimmy Otim (-1999) helped adding 16 points and 5 assists. At the losing side Chuol Nyuot responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. UCU Canons maintains fifth place with 8-5 record. Newly promoted Victoria C. keeps the sixth position with seven 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 City Oilers.
Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Fourth ranked KCCA P. (9-6) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging 7th ranked Sommet (6-7) 55-52 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sommet. It was an exceptional evening for the former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) who led the winners and scored 9 points and 13 rebounds. Emmanuel Odongkara accounted for 12 points and 6 rebounds. DR Congolese Franck Nyembo (-2006) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for Sommet in the defeat. KCCA P. maintains fourth place with 9-6 record. Newly promoted Sommet keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. KCCA P.'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.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Blazers (#1) and Victoria C. (#6). Blazers (13-0) won against visiting Victoria C. (7-7) 66-52. Arthur Wanyoto fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Chuol Nyuot produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Blazers have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Newly promoted Victoria C. keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 19 JKL Dolphins lost to KCCA P. on the opponent's court 54-62.



Blazers - Victoria C. 66-52

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Blazers (#1) and Victoria C. (#6). Blazers (13-0) won against visiting Victoria C. (7-7) 66-52. Blazers forced 22 Victoria C. turnovers. Arthur Wanyoto fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. DR Congolese Joel Lukoji (-2001) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. Chuol Nyuot produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Joshua Maiba added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Blazers have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Newly promoted Victoria C. keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Blazers: A.Wanyoto 17+5reb+1ast, J.Lukoji 11+6reb+2ast, J.Okello 8+6reb, J.Enabu 7+3reb+1ast, T.Drileba 5+8reb+2ast, O.Innocent 2+2reb+1ast
Victoria C.: C.Nyuot 12+10reb, J.Maiba 8+10reb, E.Komagum 7+2reb, B.Minani 5+2reb, C.Wobusobozi 5+3reb+3ast, R.Ayume 4+4reb

Sommet - KCCA P. 52-55

Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Fourth ranked KCCA P. (9-6) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging 7th ranked Sommet (6-7) 55-52 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sommet. It was an exceptional evening for the former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) who led the winners and scored 9 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Emmanuel Odongkara (-1989) accounted for 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. DR Congolese Franck Nyembo (-2006) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and forward Peter Cheng added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Sommet in the defeat. KCCA P. maintains fourth place with 9-6 record. Newly promoted Sommet keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. KCCA P.'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:
KCCA P.: E.Odongkara 12+6reb+1ast, I.Lumanyika 9+13reb+1ast, C.Kizito 9+8reb+1ast, D.Assimwe 7+3reb+2ast, T.Mumpaya 7+3reb+2ast, S.Otoa 3+2reb+1ast
Sommet: F.Nyembo 17+11reb+2ast, P.Cheng 12+10reb, M.Ngobi 11+2reb+2ast, K.Tembo 5+1reb+1ast, D.Samson 3+2reb, J.Teko 2+4reb

KCCA P. - JKL Dolphins 62-54

Very expected game in Kampala where 10th ranked JKL Dolphins (5-7) were defeated by fourth ranked KCCA P. (9-6) 62-54 on Sunday. KCCA P. forced 21 JKL Dolphins turnovers. The former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) fired 8 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Forward Caesar Kizito (-1988) chipped in 10 points and 5 assists. KCCA P.'s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Center Elvis Bwanka produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks and Kenneth Mesho added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. KCCA P. maintains fourth place with 9-6 record. JKL Dolphins lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with seven games lost. KCCA P.'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:
KCCA P.: D.Assimwe 13+2reb+2ast, E.Odongkara 10+8reb, C.Kizito 10+4reb+5ast, S.Otoa 8+8reb+2ast, I.Lumanyika 8+18reb, J.Kavuma 6+1reb+1ast
JKL Dolphins: N.Yamodo 14+4reb+1ast, E.Bwanka 10+14reb+3ast, K.Mesho 9+10reb+2ast, B.Wobusobozi 8+7reb, K.Clement 8+4reb+2ast, W.Otweyo 3+4reb+2ast

Victoria C. - UCU Canons 62-63

The most exciting game of round 19 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 6th ranked Victoria C. (7-7) to fifth ranked UCU Canons (8-5) 63-62 in the game for the fifth place. It was a great evening for international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 8 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Jimmy Otim (-1999) helped adding 16 points and 5 assists. At the losing side Chuol Nyuot responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and Joshua Maiba scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. UCU Canons maintains fifth place with 8-5 record. Newly promoted Victoria C. keeps the sixth position with seven 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 City Oilers.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: J.Otim 16+1reb+5ast, E.Zachariah 11+7reb+2ast, L.Ibanda 9+1reb+5ast, J.Kayira 8+17reb+4ast, M.Okurut 7+4reb+1ast, A.Jongroor 6+12reb+1ast
Victoria C.: C.Nyuot 20+11reb, J.Maiba 11+7reb+2ast, R.Ayume 9+8reb+1ast, C.Alema 8+5reb+6ast, C.Wobusobozi 8+5reb+4ast, W.Pirwoth 3+3reb+2ast