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NBL Round 16 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with UCU Ladies' defeat of Magic S.
- June 28, 2025
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Mercy Batamuliza
Coincidentally all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: UCU Ladies (#4) and Magic S. (#8). Magic S. was defeated at home 53-60 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. UCU Ladies forced 26 Magic S. turnovers and outrebounded them 58-30 including a 41-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Shillah Lamunu who helped to win the game recording 11 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Matrina Anyango contributed with 9 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Kenyan forward Joy Mupalia replied with 6 points and 12 rebounds for Magic S.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCU Ladies have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Magic S. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#2) and KIU Rangers (#5). KIU Rangers were smashed at home by 31 points 54-85 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of KIU Rangers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Mercy Batamuliza who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 20 rebounds and Aziida Nabayunga who added 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. 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 maintains second position with 12-4 record behind leader KCCA Leopards. KIU Rangers at the other side keep the fifth place with seven games lost. JTL Jaguars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Angels. Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: UCU Ladies (#4) and JTL Jaguars (#2). JTL Jaguars were defeated at home 62-71 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of JTL Jaguars. The winners were led by Matrina Anyango who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. UCU Ladies' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 13 points and 14 rebounds by Mercy Batamuliza did not help to save the game for JTL Jaguars. UCU Ladies have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser JTL Jaguars keep the second position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. In the last game of round 16 JKL Dolphins smashed Nabisunsa on the road 78-57.
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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: UCU Ladies (#4) and Magic S. (#8). Magic S. was defeated at home 53-60 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. UCU Ladies forced 26 Magic S. turnovers and outrebounded them 58-30 including a 41-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Shillah Lamunu who helped to win the game recording 11 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Matrina Anyango contributed with 9 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Kenyan forward Joy Mupalia replied with 6 points and 12 rebounds and forward Daphine Adong added 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Magic S.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCU Ladies have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Magic S. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Magic S.: G.Babra 14+2reb, D.Adong 10+5reb+5ast, A.Angela 9+3reb+1ast, D.Nakibuuka 9+2reb+1ast, J.Mupalia 6+12reb+3ast, N.Owor 3+1reb UCU Ladies: H.Najjuko 15+3reb+2ast, S.Lamunu 11+9reb+5ast, M.Anyango 9+13reb+2ast, M.Otieno 7+4reb, B.Aber 6+4reb, S.Nantongo 5+11reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game when third ranked JKL Dolphins (11-3) crushed 9th ranked Nabisunsa (3-8) in Kampala 78-57 on Wednesday. JKL Dolphins dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Nabisunsa's 34. JKL Dolphins forced 19 Nabisunsa turnovers. The winners were led by the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 22 rebounds and Angella Lokwameri supported her with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Even 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by Mpoza Abigail (-2007) did not help to save the game for Nabisunsa. Auma Joy added 9 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Nabisunsa's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. JKL Dolphins have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory JKL Dolphins went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Nabisunsa keeps the ninth place with eight games lost. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Lady Tomahawks. Top scorers: Nabisunsa: M.Abigail 25+9reb+6ast, M.Anitah 9+2reb, A.Joy 9+15reb+4ast, M.Yikiru 7+7reb+1ast, M.Bagaya 5+3reb, A.Namyalo 2 JKL Dolphins: H.Akello 23+22reb+3ast, A.Lokwameri 17+5reb+2ast, R.Letaru 11+6reb+1ast, T.Nsubuga 9+6reb, S.Nakiyaga 9+7reb, A.Kamwada 5+8reb+1ast
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#2) and KIU Rangers (#5). KIU Rangers were smashed at home by 31 points 54-85 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of KIU Rangers. They outrebounded KIU Rangers53-34 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. JTL Jaguars players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by KIU Rangers' players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Mercy Batamuliza who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 20 rebounds and Aziida Nabayunga (-2000) who added 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four JTL Jaguars players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Fildauce Namulema (155-2001) scored 7 points and 8 assists. 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 maintains second position with 12-4 record behind leader KCCA Leopards. KIU Rangers at the other side keep the fifth place with seven games lost. JTL Jaguars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Angels. Top scorers: KIU Rangers: S.Kirabo 21+11reb, I.Kanyamuneza 8+6reb, S.Nanfuka 8+5reb+2ast, F.Namulema 7+2reb+8ast, F.Nanyonga 3+4reb, R.Nanyonga 3+3reb JTL Jaguars: M.Batamuliza 22+20reb+3ast, A.Nabayunga 15+7reb+1ast, R.Nagitta 12+4reb+3ast, M.Nambogo 10+2reb+1ast, S.Wangeshi 9+5reb+5ast, B.Kayaga 5+4reb
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: UCU Ladies (#4) and JTL Jaguars (#2). JTL Jaguars were defeated at home 62-71 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of JTL Jaguars. They outrebounded JTL Jaguars61-35 including a 41-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Matrina Anyango who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and Shillah Lamunu supported her with 11 points and 16 rebounds. UCU Ladies' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 13 points and 14 rebounds by forward Mercy Batamuliza did not help to save the game for JTL Jaguars. Guard Rhoda Nagitta added 10 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Four JTL Jaguars players scored in double figures. UCU Ladies have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser JTL Jaguars keep the second position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: JTL Jaguars: S.Nanvubya 13+2reb+1ast, M.Nabbosa 13, M.Batamuliza 13+14reb+1ast, R.Nagitta 10+8reb+8ast, B.Kayaga 7+3reb+1ast, A.Nabayunga 6+6reb+2ast UCU Ladies: M.Anyango 18+13reb, S.Lamunu 11+16reb+2ast, S.Nantongo 10+9reb+2ast, Z.Atek 8+5reb+1ast, H.Najjuko 6+2reb+1ast, M.Otieno 5+3reb
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