NBL Round 22 (Regular Season): Lady Tomahawks beat KIU Rangers in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Lady Tomahawks (#7) and KIU Rangers (#5). KIU Rangers were defeated at home 55-63 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Lady Tomahawks held KIU Rangers to an opponent 22.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.6 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded KIU Rangers 63-36 including a 46-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 22 rebounds for the winners. Center Atulinda Moureen (-1989) chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds. Serah Yaweh produced 11 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lady Tomahawks maintains seventh position with 7-8 record. KIU Rangers at the other side keep the fifth place with nine games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#3) and Magic S. (#8). KCCA Leopards (13-2) smashed visiting Magic S. (6-10) by 16 points 66-50. Worth to mention a great performance of Margaret Bagaala who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals. Tracy Namugosa contributed with 18 points for the winners. Guard Christine Nakito replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds for Magic S.Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. KCCA Leopards have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-2 record having five points less than leader JKL Dolphins. Magic S. at the other side keeps the eighth place with ten games lost.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kampala. Local Nabisunsa (3-12) was outscored by second ranked JTL Jaguars (14-4) 81-54 on Saturday night. Maimuna Nabbosa scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Martha Yikiru responded with 20 points and 7 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 14-4 record behind leader JKL Dolphins. Nabisunsa lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 12 games lost.

In the last game of round 22 Nabisunsa was crushed by Miracle in Kampala 71-52.

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Miracle - Nabisunsa 71-52

There was no surprise in Kampala where 9th ranked Nabisunsa (3-12) was crushed by sixth ranked Miracle (8-8) 71-52 on Wednesday. Miracle forced 32 Nabisunsa turnovers and had a 29-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) scored 22 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and DR Congolese Esther Mpongo (-2006) chipped in 10 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Auma Joy responded with 6 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 blocks and Martha Yikiru scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Miracle have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 8-8 record. Nabisunsa lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Nabisunsa: A.Musiimenta 11+3reb, M.Anitah 10+4reb+2ast, M.Yikiru 10+7reb+1ast, M.Bagaya 10+1ast, A.Joy 6+11reb+7ast, A.Sharifa 3+1reb+1ast
Miracle: A.Winnifred 22+9reb+1ast, M.Nandutu 15+5reb, M.Namukwaya 10+5reb+3ast, E.Mpongo 10+11reb+1ast, I.Namugabo 4+4reb, P.Anyine 3+1ast

Nabisunsa - JTL Jaguars 54-81

The game with biggest result difference took place in Kampala. Local Nabisunsa (3-12) was outscored by second ranked JTL Jaguars (14-4) 81-54 on Saturday night. JTL Jaguars forced 22 Nabisunsa turnovers. Guard Maimuna Nabbosa (-1999) scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Aziida Nabayunga (-2000) chipped in 16 points and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side Martha Yikiru responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and Abifaith Musiimenta scored 14 points and 6 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 14-4 record behind leader JKL Dolphins. Nabisunsa lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Nabisunsa: M.Yikiru 20+7reb+3ast, A.Musiimenta 14+6reb+2ast, M.Anitah 9+1reb+2ast, A.Jesca 6+5reb+3ast, A.Sharifa 5+2reb+1ast, M.Ankunda 0+3reb
JTL Jaguars: M.Nabbosa 16+5reb+6ast, A.Nabayunga 16+3reb+2ast, M.Nambogo 13+1reb, M.Batamuliza 8+4reb+1ast, A.Annet 8+5reb+1ast, B.Kayaga 6+1reb+1ast

KIU Rangers - Lady Tomahawks 55-63

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Lady Tomahawks (#7) and KIU Rangers (#5). KIU Rangers were defeated at home 55-63 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Lady Tomahawks held KIU Rangers to an opponent 22.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.6 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded KIU Rangers 63-36 including a 46-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 22 rebounds for the winners. Center Atulinda Moureen (-1989) chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds. Serah Yaweh produced 11 points and 5 rebounds and the former international forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) added 5 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lady Tomahawks maintains seventh position with 7-8 record. KIU Rangers at the other side keep the fifth place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
KIU Rangers: S.Yaweh 11+5reb+1ast, E.Akol 9+1reb, L.Awor 9+1reb+2ast, S.Kirabo 5+10reb, I.Kanyamuneza 5+5reb+2ast, D.Letaru 4+4reb+1ast
Lady Tomahawks: S.Lunkuse 22+22reb+2ast, C.Namyalo 10+4reb+2ast, A.Moureen 10+5reb+3ast, D.Nakijjoba 6+12reb, P.Nantume 6+2reb+1ast, L.Aber 5+7reb

KCCA Leopards - Magic S. 66-50

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#3) and Magic S. (#8). KCCA Leopards (13-2) smashed visiting Magic S. (6-10) by 16 points 66-50. KCCA Leopards forced 35 Magic S. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Margaret Bagaala who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals. The former international guard Tracy Namugosa (170-2000) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Guard Christine Nakito replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and Kenyan forward Joy Mupalia added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Magic S.Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. KCCA Leopards have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-2 record having five points less than leader JKL Dolphins. Magic S. at the other side keeps the eighth place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Magic S.: J.Mupalia 11+7reb+1ast, C.Nakito 10+10reb+2ast, M.Nakalembe 8+2reb+1ast, N.Jesca 6+4ast, C.Lamaro 5+5ast, O.Sekuye 4+3reb
KCCA Leopards: T.Namugosa 18+4reb+2ast, S.Aanyu 14+8reb, M.Bagaala 9+8reb+7ast, A.Kabendela 8+7reb+2ast, S.Nakirya 7+2reb+2ast, M.Soigi 6+5reb