NBL Round 20 (Regular Season): Rezlife S. beat UCU Canons in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Rezlife S. (#8) and UCU Canons (#5). UCU Canons were defeated at home 54-62 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was guard Micheal Otieno (193-1993) who scored 24 points. Akena Desire chipped in 6 points and 13 rebounds. International center Joel Kayira (208-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Rezlife S. went down to ninth position due to points difference. UCU Canons at the other side keep the fifth place with seven games lost. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Blazers.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: Sommet (#6) and Kampala R. (#4). Kampala R. was defeated at home 81-85 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Forward Peter Cheng orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds. Franck Nyembo contributed with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Power forward Puati Kikomba replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for Kampala R.Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Sommet maintains sixth position with 8-7 record. Kampala R. at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Sommet's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala City Oilers.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#8) and UCU Canons (#5). UCU Canons were smashed at home by 31 points 54-85 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of Edgar Munaba who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 7 rebounds. Alier Jongroor responded with 17 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). UCU Canons' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion (7-6) moved-up to seventh place. Loser UCU Canons keep the fifth position with seven games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Sommet.

In the last game of round 20 KIU Titans defeated KCCA P. in Kampala 74-61.



UCU Canons - Rezlife S. 54-62

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Rezlife S. (#8) and UCU Canons (#5). UCU Canons were defeated at home 54-62 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was guard Micheal Otieno (193-1993) who scored 24 points. Akena Desire chipped in 6 points and 13 rebounds. International center Joel Kayira (208-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and Lwabaga Ibanda added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Rezlife S. went down to ninth position due to points difference. UCU Canons at the other side keep the fifth place with seven games lost. Rezlife S.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Blazers.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: J.Kayira 14+12reb+1ast, L.Ibanda 10+6reb+1ast, F.Dushime 10+3reb+3ast, E.Zachariah 8+8reb+1ast, J.Otim 7+2reb+2ast, D.Muganzi 3+3reb
Rezlife S.: M.Otieno 24+4reb+2ast, R.Tueny Mabor 12+7reb, F.Kasinde 7+2ast, C.Omanye 7+3reb+4ast, A.Desire 6+13reb+2ast, S.Fadul 4+9reb

Kampala R. - Sommet 81-85

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: Sommet (#6) and Kampala R. (#4). Kampala R. was defeated at home 81-85 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Sommet made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Forward Peter Cheng orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds. DR Congolese Franck Nyembo (-2006) contributed with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Sommet players scored in double figures. Power forward Puati Kikomba replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and Christian Ndibu added 7 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Kampala R.Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Sommet maintains sixth position with 8-7 record. Kampala R. at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Sommet's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala City Oilers.
Top scorers:
Kampala R.: P.Kikomba 18+13reb+3ast, G.Kasasa 12+1reb+3ast, B.Opio 12+2reb+2ast, M.Ssekibenga 9, M.Juf 8+8reb, C.Ndibu 7+11reb
Sommet: P.Cheng 29+15reb+1ast, J.Teko 15+5reb, F.Nyembo 13+9reb+4ast, A.Sendaula 10+2reb+7ast, M.Ngobi 9+2reb, K.Tembo 3+3ast

KCCA P. - KIU Titans 61-74

There was an upset in Kampala where higher ranked KCCA P. (10-8) was defeated by eleventh ranked KIU Titans (2-13) 74-61 on Wednesday. KIU Titans forced 27 KCCA P. turnovers and had a 26-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of P Akuk who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and Hon Kwany who added 15 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Forward Caesar Kizito (-1988) responded with 21 points and the former international center Ivan Lumanyika (205-1992) scored 7 points and 19 rebounds. KCCA P.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. KIU Titans maintains eleventh position with 2-13 record. Loser KCCA P. keeps the third place with eight games lost. KIU Titans' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Blazers.
Top scorers:
KCCA P.: C.Kizito 21+4reb+2ast, G.Mahamba 12+2reb, S.Otoa 7+4reb, I.Lumanyika 7+19reb, D.Assimwe 7+4reb+2ast, E.Odongkara 5+4reb
KIU Titans: P.Akuk 19+16reb+1ast, H.Kwany 15+10reb+2ast, W.Saverino 11+6reb+4ast, D.Odonkyero 9+8reb+3ast, A.Olum 9+2reb+1ast, D.Aluseni 6+6reb+2ast

UCU Canons - City Oilers 54-85

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: City Oilers (#8) and UCU Canons (#5). UCU Canons were smashed at home by 31 points 54-85 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. City Oilers forced 25 UCU Canons turnovers and had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Edgar Munaba (196-1999) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 7 rebounds and center Maker Mer who added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four City Oilers players scored in double figures. Alier Jongroor responded with 17 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and Daniel Muganzi scored 14 points and 5 steals. UCU Canons' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion (7-6) moved-up to seventh place. Loser UCU Canons keep the fifth position with seven games lost. City Oilers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Sommet.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: A.Jongroor 17+4reb, D.Muganzi 14+1reb, J.Otim 5+1ast, N.Okidi 4+1reb, L.Ibanda 4+2reb+1ast, F.Dushime 4+4reb
City Oilers: E.Munaba 26+7reb+1ast, J.Chuma 16+8reb+1ast, M.Mer 13+8reb+5ast, F.Baale 10+5reb+1ast, M.Dier 8+4reb+1ast, B.Kawumi 6+3reb+3ast