NBL Round 17 (Regular Season): KCCA Leopards defeat Nabisunsa in the closest game of the week

The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Ninth-ranked Nabisunsa (3-9) gave a tough game to first ranked KCCA Leopards (10-2) in Kampala on Saturday. The visitors managed to secure only two-point victory 64-62. However their fans expected much easier game. KCCA Leopards dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Nabisunsa's 28. KCCA Leopards forced 34 Nabisunsa turnovers and had a 22-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. KCCA Leopards looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Margaret Bagaala stepped up and scored 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Burundian guard Ninette Uwineza (-1988) chipped in 0 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists and 11 steals. Martha Yikiru responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory KCCA Leopards went down to fourth position due to points difference. Nabisunsa at the other side keeps the ninth place with nine 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 Lady Tomahawks.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#3) and Lady Tomahawks (#7). Lady Tomahawks were crushed at home by 26 points 65-91 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Shadia Nassanga nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Angella Lokwameri accounted for 10 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for Lady Tomahawks in the defeat. Lady Tomahawks' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. JKL Dolphins have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion (12-3) keeps a position of league leader. Lady Tomahawks at the other side keep the seventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with Magic S.. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Angels.
Bottom-ranked Nkumba LM (0-14) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 14th consecutive match to tenth ranked Angels (2-11) 43-32 on Sunday evening. The best player for the winners was Ritah Komugisa who scored 7 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Precious Apio produced 10 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Angels maintains tenth place with 2-11 record. Nkumba LM at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with 14 games lost. Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.

In the last game of round 17 KIU Rangers won against Angels on the opponent's court 56-45.

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Angels - KIU Rangers 45-56

Very expected game in Kampala where 10th ranked Angels (2-11) were defeated by fifth ranked KIU Rangers (8-7) 56-45 on Saturday. KIU Rangers forced 28 Angels turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) who scored 26 points and 8 rebounds. Elizabeth Akol (-1993) chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Caroline Nakato (-1999) produced 16 points and 8 rebounds and guard Martha Likicho (-2001) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Angels' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. KIU Rangers maintains fifth place with 8-7 record. Angels lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the tenth position with 11 games lost. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Ladies.
Top scorers:
KIU Rangers: S.Kirabo 26+8reb+1ast, E.Akol 9+6reb+5ast, S.Yaweh 5+3reb+1ast, I.Kanyamuneza 5+3reb+4ast, P.Alado 5+11reb+2ast, F.Namulema 4+5reb+5ast
Angels: C.Nakato 16+8reb+1ast, M.Likicho 11+5reb+1ast, R.Komugisa 6+2reb+1ast, S.Namujju 4+3reb+3ast, E.Nabukonde 3+2reb, G.Mudiba 3+12reb+2ast

Nabisunsa - KCCA Leopards 62-64

Ninth-ranked Nabisunsa (3-9) gave a tough game to first ranked KCCA Leopards (10-2) in Kampala on Saturday. The visitors managed to secure only two-point victory 64-62. However their fans expected much easier game. KCCA Leopards dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Nabisunsa's 28. KCCA Leopards forced 34 Nabisunsa turnovers and had a 22-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. KCCA Leopards looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Margaret Bagaala stepped up and scored 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Burundian guard Ninette Uwineza (-1988) chipped in 0 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists and 11 steals. Martha Yikiru responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and Auma Joy scored 3 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory KCCA Leopards went down to fourth position due to points difference. Nabisunsa at the other side keeps the ninth place with nine 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 Lady Tomahawks.
Top scorers:
KCCA Leopards: M.Bagaala 18+8reb+2ast, A.Kabendela 11+8reb+4ast, P.Nyamwenge 9+2reb+1ast, T.Namugosa 9+1reb+3ast, S.Mwenyango 7+2reb, S.Aanyu 6+7reb+1ast
Nabisunsa: M.Abigail 20+1reb+3ast, M.Yikiru 10+13reb+5ast, M.Bagaya 9+1reb+1ast, A.Jesca 9+7reb+3ast, M.Anitah 6+3reb, J.Akiteng 3

Lady Tomahawks - JKL Dolphins 65-91

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#3) and Lady Tomahawks (#7). Lady Tomahawks were crushed at home by 26 points 65-91 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. JKL Dolphins dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Lady Tomahawks' 34. JKL Dolphins forced 27 Lady Tomahawks turnovers and outrebounded them 62-49 including 27 on the offensive glass. JKL Dolphins players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Shadia Nassanga nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Angella Lokwameri accounted for 10 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Five JKL Dolphins players scored in double figures. Guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and Christine Namyalo (-2006) added 21 points and 4 steals respectively for Lady Tomahawks in the defeat. Lady Tomahawks' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. JKL Dolphins have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion (12-3) keeps a position of league leader. Lady Tomahawks at the other side keep the seventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with Magic S.. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Angels.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: S.Nakiyaga 19+4reb, S.Nassanga 16+13reb+3ast, H.Akello 12+7reb+4ast, T.Nsubuga 12+6reb+1ast, A.Lokwameri 10+11reb+7ast, R.Letaru 10+5reb+2ast
Lady Tomahawks: C.Namyalo 21+1reb, P.Nakiru 12+2reb+4ast, S.Lunkuse 11+16reb+5ast, P.Nantume 5+3reb+3ast, D.Nakijjoba 4+6reb, M.Nasiimu 4+7reb

Angels - Nkumba LM 43-32

Bottom-ranked Nkumba LM (0-14) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 14th consecutive match to tenth ranked Angels (2-11) 43-32 on Sunday evening. Angels held Nkumba LM to an opponent 15.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 25.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Angels forced 19 Nkumba LM turnovers and outrebounded them 59-45 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Ritah Komugisa (-1982) who scored 7 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Angel Mabor chipped in 8 points and 7 rebounds. Precious Apio produced 10 points and 8 rebounds and forward Catherine Nakimuli (-1998) added 4 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Angels maintains tenth place with 2-11 record. Nkumba LM at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with 14 games lost. Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JKL Dolphins.
Top scorers:
Angels: C.Nakato 8+4reb+1ast, A.Mabor 8+7reb, R.Komugisa 7+6reb+4ast, A.Nakibuuka 5+6reb+1ast, J.Namatovu 4+6reb+1ast, M.Likicho 4+7reb+2ast
Nkumba LM: P.Apio 10+8reb+1ast, M.Joseph 8+5reb+1ast, M.Namboowa 5+6reb+1ast, C.Nakimuli 4+10reb, S.Muwanguzi 3+2reb+2ast, F.Aziz 2+7reb