NBL Round 18 (Regular Season): JKL Dolphins beat KIU Rangers in a derby game

The Regular Season in NBL is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 3 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#1) and KIU Rangers (#5). KIU Rangers were defeated at home 64-78 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. JKL Dolphins outrebounded KIU Rangers 47-33 including 18 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international Agatha Kamwada (-2000) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) who recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. KIU Rangers' coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. JKL Dolphins (14-3) have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position. KIU Rangers at the other side keep the fifth place with eight games lost. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Nkumba LM.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#4) and Lady Tomahawks (#7). Lady Tomahawks were defeated at home 61-73 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a good game for Burundian guard Ninette Uwineza (-1988) who led her team to a victory with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Tracy Namugosa contributed with 23 points and 6 steals for the winners. Guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds for Lady Tomahawks. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. KCCA Leopards (11-2) moved-up to third place. Lady Tomahawks lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Magic S.. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Miracle.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: KIU Rangers (#5) and UCU Ladies (#3). UCU Ladies were defeated at home 57-64 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of UCU Ladies. Sharon Kirabo scored 24 points to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Sylivia Nantongo with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 22 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. KIU Rangers maintains fifth position with 9-8 record. Loser UCU Ladies dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .

In the last two games of round 18 Angels were crushed by JKL Dolphins in Kampala 86-32. JTL Jaguars beat Magic S. at home 73-63.
The best stats of 18th round was 15 points and 25 rebounds by Mercy Batamuliza of JTL Jaguars.

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KIU Rangers - JKL Dolphins 64-78

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: JKL Dolphins (#1) and KIU Rangers (#5). KIU Rangers were defeated at home 64-78 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. JKL Dolphins outrebounded KIU Rangers 47-33 including 18 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international Agatha Kamwada (-2000) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) who recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Fildauce Namulema (155-2001) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively. KIU Rangers' coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. JKL Dolphins (14-3) have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position. KIU Rangers at the other side keep the fifth place with eight games lost. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Nkumba LM.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: R.Letaru 17+2reb, A.Kamwada 17+6reb+4ast, H.Akello 16+18reb+5ast, T.Nsubuga 10+1ast, S.Nakiyaga 9+1reb, A.Lokwameri 5+6reb+4ast
KIU Rangers: R.Nanyonga 15+4reb, F.Namulema 15+4reb+4ast, S.Kirabo 11+11reb+2ast, I.Kanyamuneza 9+2reb+4ast, E.Akol 6+3reb+3ast, F.Nanyonga 6+2reb+1ast

Lady Tomahawks - KCCA Leopards 61-73

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#4) and Lady Tomahawks (#7). Lady Tomahawks were defeated at home 61-73 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. KCCA Leopards forced 33 Lady Tomahawks turnovers. It was a good game for Burundian guard Ninette Uwineza (-1988) who led her team to a victory with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Guard Tracy Namugosa contributed with 23 points and 6 steals for the winners. Guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and Aisha Namakula (-2000) added 9 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Lady Tomahawks. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. KCCA Leopards (11-2) moved-up to third place. Lady Tomahawks lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Magic S.. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Miracle.
Top scorers:
KCCA Leopards: T.Namugosa 23+3reb+1ast, P.Nyamwenge 12+4ast, N.Uwineza 8+10reb+9ast, M.Bagaala 8+5reb, A.Kabendela 6+6reb+1ast, S.Aanyu 6+5reb+1ast
Lady Tomahawks: S.Lunkuse 17+14reb+2ast, A.Namakula 9+7reb, S.Asiimwe 8+1reb+2ast, P.Nakiru 7+1ast, C.Namyalo 5+1ast, S.Lumanyika 4+7reb+1ast

UCU Ladies - KIU Rangers 57-64

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Kampala: KIU Rangers (#5) and UCU Ladies (#3). UCU Ladies were defeated at home 57-64 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of UCU Ladies. KIU Rangers forced 20 UCU Ladies turnovers. Strangely UCU Ladies outrebounded KIU Rangers 56-42 including 16 on the offensive glass. Forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) scored 24 points to lead the charge for the winners and forward Racheal Nanyonga chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Sylivia Nantongo with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 22 rebounds and Matrina Anyango produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. KIU Rangers maintains fifth position with 9-8 record. Loser UCU Ladies dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena .
Top scorers:
KIU Rangers: S.Kirabo 24+4reb+2ast, R.Nanyonga 12+7reb+1ast, S.Yaweh 9+4reb, F.Namulema 6+3reb, I.Kanyamuneza 5+3reb, P.Karungi 3+2reb+3ast
UCU Ladies: M.Anyango 17+10reb, S.Nakituuka 14+1reb+3ast, S.Nantongo 12+22reb+1ast, S.Lamunu 6+10reb+5ast, H.Najjuko 5+1reb+1ast, S.Namale 2+3reb

JKL Dolphins - Angels 86-32

There was no surprise in Kampala where 10th ranked Angels (2-12) were crushed by first ranked JKL Dolphins (14-3) 86-32 on Saturday. JKL Dolphins held Angels to an opponent 19.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.3 percent accuracy of the winners. JKL Dolphins forced 31 Angels turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Angels' players. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Agatha Kamwada (-2000) chipped in 18 points and 5 steals during the contest. Five JKL Dolphins players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Joan Namatovu (-1999) with 8 points and 7 rebounds and forward Ritah Komugisa (-1982) scored 4 points and 5 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. JKL Dolphins have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 14-3 record. Newly promoted Angels keep the tenth place with 12 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 Nkumba LM.
Top scorers:
JKL Dolphins: A.Kamwada 18+4reb+3ast, H.Akello 13+10reb+4ast, E.Nakiyinji 13+8reb+3ast, A.Lokwameri 12+1reb+5ast, S.Nakiyaga 12+2reb+2ast, S.Nassanga 6+7reb
Angels: J.Namatovu 8+7reb+1ast, O.Martha 5+4reb+1ast, M.Likicho 4+2reb, C.Nakato 4+4reb+1ast, R.Komugisa 4+5reb+2ast, N.Melissa 3+5reb+1ast

JTL Jaguars - Magic S. 73-63

No shocking result in a game in Kampala where second ranked JTL Jaguars (13-4) defeated 7th ranked Magic S. (5-8) 73-63 on Saturday. JTL Jaguars forced 25 Magic S. turnovers. Forward Mercy Batamuliza had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 25 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international swingman Shakirah Nanvubya (-2000) chipped in 20 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was Kenyan forward Joy Mupalia with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and Auma Angela scored 6 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Magic S.'s coach let to play eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. JTL Jaguars maintains second position with 13-4 record behind leader JKL Dolphins. Magic S. lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Lady Tomahawks. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Nabisunsa.
Top scorers:
JTL Jaguars: S.Nanvubya 20+1reb+2ast, M.Batamuliza 15+25reb+2ast, A.Nabayunga 10+8reb+2ast, S.Ageno 9+10reb+2ast, R.Nagitta 6+3reb+4ast, B.Kayaga 5+1reb+2ast
Magic S.: J.Mupalia 18+12reb+3ast, K.Ajah 14+4reb, D.Adong 9+6reb+4ast, C.Lamaro 8+1reb+2ast, A.Angela 6+9reb+5ast, O.Sekuye 4+3reb