NBL Round 9 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Lady Canons defeat She Crocs

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NBL top team - Lady Canons (5-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed sixth ranked She Crocs (3-3) in Kampala 69-40. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of She Crocs. Lady Canons held She Crocs to an opponent 18.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Lady Canons forced 20 She Crocs turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by She Crocs helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Mariam Namukwaya (-2005) stepped up and scored 21 points for the winners and Matrina Anyango chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Thelma Toskin (-2002) with 10 points and 8 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. Lady Canons have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-1 record. Newly promoted She Crocs keep the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Peal Queens. Lady Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KIU Rangers.
Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Eighth ranked Peal Queens (3-3) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 10th ranked Magic S. (1-5) 43-41 on Monday evening. Nigerian Iriele Jane Chisom (-2000) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and Mpokfuri Mungwapa accounted for 6 points and 11 rebounds. Kenyan forward Joy Mupalia came up with 9 points and 12 rebounds for Magic S. in the defeat. Magic S.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Peal Queens moved-up to sixth place, which they share with She Crocs. Magic S. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. Peal Queens will play against Nabisunsa (#10) in Kampala in the next round. Magic S.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KCCA Leopards.
11th ranked Nabisunsa (1-4) was outscored at home by second ranked KCCA Leopards (5-2) with the biggest margin this round 88-54 on Sunday night. The best player for the winners was Tracy Namugosa who scored 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 9 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was Auma Joy who recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds. Nabisunsa's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. KCCA Leopards maintains second place with 5-2 record having just one point less than leader Lady Canons. Nabisunsa lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Magic S..

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Nabisunsa - KCCA Leopards 54-88

11th ranked Nabisunsa (1-4) was outscored at home by second ranked KCCA Leopards (5-2) with the biggest margin this round 88-54 on Sunday night. KCCA Leopards held Nabisunsa to an opponent 24.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 43.2 percent accuracy of the winners. KCCA Leopards forced 22 Nabisunsa turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Nabisunsa's players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Tracy Namugosa (170-2000) who scored 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 9 steals. Guard Susan Aanyu (-1992) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Auma Joy who recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds and Martha Yikiru added 10 points and 16 rebounds respectively. Nabisunsa's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. KCCA Leopards maintains second place with 5-2 record having just one point less than leader Lady Canons. Nabisunsa lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Magic S..
Top scorers:
Nabisunsa: J.Auma 20+7reb+2ast, A.Mpoza 16+2reb+1ast, Y.Martha 10+16reb+3ast, M.Abifaith 4+4reb, K.Melissa 2+5reb+2ast, A.Regina 2+5reb
KCCA Leopards: T.Namugosa 30+5reb+5ast, S.Aanyu 19+8reb+2ast, A.Kabendela 11+8reb+4ast, M.Bagaala 8+8reb+5ast, M.Soigi 7+6reb+2ast, L.Cherotich 4+6reb+1ast

Magic S. - Peal Queens 41-43

Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Eighth ranked Peal Queens (3-3) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 10th ranked Magic S. (1-5) 43-41 on Monday evening. Peal Queens held Magic S. to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 24.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Peal Queens forced 27 Magic S. turnovers. Nigerian Iriele Jane Chisom (-2000) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and DR Congolese Mpokfuri Mungwapa (-2001) accounted for 6 points and 11 rebounds. Kenyan forward Joy Mupalia came up with 9 points and 12 rebounds and forward Daphine Adong added 6 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Magic S. in the defeat. Magic S.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Peal Queens moved-up to sixth place, which they share with She Crocs. Magic S. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. Peal Queens will play against Nabisunsa (#10) in Kampala in the next round. Magic S.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KCCA Leopards.
Top scorers:
Magic S.: M.Joy 9+12reb, A.Daphine 6+6reb+6ast, A.Kur 6+4reb, M.Amoding 5+1reb, A.Auma 5+4reb+3ast, N.Christine 4+9reb+1ast
Peal Queens: J.Iriele 16+12reb+1ast, F.Namulema 6+1reb+4ast, M.Mungwapa 6+11reb, S.Akello 5+1reb, R.Nanyonga 4+8reb+1ast, B.Ayere 4+5reb+1ast

Lady Canons - She Crocs 69-40

NBL top team - Lady Canons (5-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed sixth ranked She Crocs (3-3) in Kampala 69-40. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of She Crocs. Lady Canons held She Crocs to an opponent 18.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Lady Canons forced 20 She Crocs turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by She Crocs helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Mariam Namukwaya (-2005) stepped up and scored 21 points for the winners and Matrina Anyango chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Thelma Toskin (-2002) with 10 points and 8 rebounds and Francine Tshimanga scored 7 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. Lady Canons have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-1 record. Newly promoted She Crocs keep the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Peal Queens. Lady Canons' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala KIU Rangers.
Top scorers:
She Crocs: T.Thelma 10+8reb, T.Francine 7+7reb+1ast, N.Ayak Madalen 6+1reb, G.Grant 6+4reb+2ast, N.Bisoboka 5+6reb+4ast, N.Viola 3+12reb
Lady Canons: M.Namukwaya 21+3reb+1ast, M.Anyango 14+9reb, S.Nakituuka 9+3reb+2ast, D.Nakibuuka 8+6reb, Z.Atek 5+11reb+6ast, F.Aseru 4+6reb+1ast