NBL Round 13 (Regular Season): Lady Canons keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Lady Canons as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Lady Canons defeated 9th ranked Miracle in Kampala 54-36. Lady Canons held Miracle to an opponent 18.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 31.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Lady Canons forced 25 Miracle turnovers and outrebounded them 64-40 including a 46-31 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sylivia Nakituuka stepped up and scored 3 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Matrina Anyango chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lady Canons (7-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Miracle lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#3) and Tomahawks (#5). KCCA Leopards (7-2) crushed visiting Tomahawks (4-4) by 22 points 66-44. The former international guard Tracy Namugosa (170-2000) nailed 30 points and 6 steals for the winning side and Ninette Uwineza accounted for 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Ruth Letaru (-1997) came up with 12 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for Tomahawks in the defeat. Tomahawks' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for KCCA Leopards. They moved-up to second place. Tomahawks at the other side keep the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with She Crocs and Peal Queens. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Angels (0-7) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their seventh consecutive match to fourth ranked Lady Dolphins (5-1) 88-38 on Saturday evening. Brenda Ekone fired 32 points and 6 steals (on 14-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winners. Joan Namatovu produced 9 points for lost side. Angels' coach already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Lady Dolphins. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 5-1 record. Angels lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Lady Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Lady Jaguars.

In the last two games of round 13 Nabisunsa was destroyed by Lady Jaguars on the opponent's court 86-41. Winless Angels were outscored by Peal Queens in a home game 39-70.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 6 points and 9 rebounds by Mariam Namukwaya of Lady Canons.

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Lady Dolphins - Angels 88-38

Bottom-ranked Angels (0-7) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their seventh consecutive match to fourth ranked Lady Dolphins (5-1) 88-38 on Saturday evening. Lady Dolphins held Angels to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 61.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Lady Dolphins forced 27 Angels turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Angels' players. The former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) fired 32 points and 6 steals (on 14-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winners. Evelyn Nakiyinji chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Lady Dolphins players scored in double figures. Joan Namatovu (-1999) produced 9 points and Rebecca Namatovu added 6 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Angels' coach already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Lady Dolphins. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 5-1 record. Angels lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Lady Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Lady Jaguars.
Top scorers:
Angels: N.Joan 9+4reb+1ast, O.Barbara 7+4reb, N.Rebecca 6+5reb+1ast, N.Melissa 4+3reb+2ast, M.Grace 3+4reb, K.Ritah 3+4reb+1ast
Lady Dolphins: B.Ekone 32+2reb+1ast, E.Nakiyinji 18+7reb+8ast, T.Nsubuga 13+5reb+2ast, S.Nassanga 12+6reb+1ast, C.Nantalo 7+2reb, A.Njeri 4+9reb+1ast

Lady Jaguars - Nabisunsa 86-41

Very expected game in Kampala where 11th ranked Nabisunsa (1-6) was crushed by third ranked Lady Jaguars (6-1) 86-41 on Saturday. Lady Jaguars dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Nabisunsa's 18. Lady Jaguars forced 26 Nabisunsa turnovers and outrebounded them 38-27 including 24 on the defensive glass. Lady Jaguars looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Nabisunsa's players. Sandra Wangeshi fired 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. International swingman Shakirah Nanvubya (172-2000) chipped in 18 points. Four Lady Jaguars players scored in double figures. Auma Joy produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Martha Yikiru added 15 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Lady Jaguars. They maintain third place with 6-1 record behind leader Lady Canons. Nabisunsa lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with six games lost. Lady Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Angels.
Top scorers:
Nabisunsa: Y.Martha 15+2reb+1ast, J.Auma 13+13reb+2ast, A.Mpoza 6+4reb+3ast, A.Regina 3+1ast, S.Agaba 2+1reb, M.Abifaith 2+1reb+3ast
Lady Jaguars: S.Nanvubya 18+3reb+2ast, S.Wangeshi 14+7reb+6ast, P.Nambogo 13+3reb, S.Ageno 10+4reb+1ast, R.Nagitta 8+6reb+7ast, M.Batamuliza 6+4reb+1ast

KCCA Leopards - Tomahawks 66-44

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#3) and Tomahawks (#5). KCCA Leopards (7-2) crushed visiting Tomahawks (4-4) by 22 points 66-44. KCCA Leopards held Tomahawks to an opponent 20.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.4 percent accuracy of the winners. KCCA Leopards forced 23 Tomahawks turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The former international guard Tracy Namugosa (170-2000) nailed 30 points and 6 steals for the winning side and Burundian guard Ninette Uwineza (-1988) accounted for 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Ruth Letaru (-1997) came up with 12 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) added 4 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Tomahawks in the defeat. Tomahawks' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for KCCA Leopards. They moved-up to second place. Tomahawks at the other side keep the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with She Crocs and Peal Queens. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tomahawks: L.Ruth 12+9reb+4ast, N.Patricia 9+3reb+2ast, M.Atulinda 6+4reb, L.Stella 4+7reb+6ast, N.Dorah 4+8reb, N.Martha 3+4reb
KCCA Leopards: T.Namugosa 30+4reb, N.Uwineza 18+5reb+7ast, S.Aanyu 5+8reb+3ast, M.Soigi 4+7reb, L.Cherotich 4+4reb, S.Nakirya 3+3reb+5ast

Angels - Peal Queens 39-70

Rather predictable result in Kampala where eighth ranked Peal Queens (4-4) smashed bottom-ranked Angels (0-7) 70-39 on Sunday. Peal Queens dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Angels' 24. Peal Queens forced 38 Angels turnovers and had a 20-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international Agatha Kamwada (170-2000) fired 9 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Nigerian Iriele Jane Chisom (-2000) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Rebecca Namatovu produced 13 points and 5 rebounds and Joan Namatovu (-1999) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Peal Queens moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tomahawks and She Crocs. Angels lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Peal Queens will meet Magic S. (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Lady Jaguars.
Top scorers:
Angels: N.Rebecca 13+5reb, N.Joan 8+6reb+3ast, O.Barbara 7+4reb, N.Melissa 4+8reb+2ast, N.Eunice 3+2reb+1ast, A.Marion 2+4reb
Peal Queens: D.Ballo 14+1reb, S.Akello 13+7reb, J.Iriele 10+8reb+5ast, A.Kamwada 9+9reb+5ast, B.Ayere 7+2reb, R.Nanyonga 6+3reb+1ast

Lady Canons - Miracle 54-36

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Lady Canons as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Lady Canons defeated 9th ranked Miracle in Kampala 54-36. Lady Canons held Miracle to an opponent 18.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 31.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Lady Canons forced 25 Miracle turnovers and outrebounded them 64-40 including a 46-31 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sylivia Nakituuka stepped up and scored 3 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Matrina Anyango chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Caroline Natako scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lady Canons (7-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Miracle lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Miracle: W.Akello 15+9reb, N.Caroline 11+6reb+1ast, N.Linda 3+4reb+1ast, L.Martha 2, I.Alice 2+5reb+1ast, L.Koul Khor 2+3reb
Lady Canons: M.Anyango 11+6reb+1ast, S.Nantongo 8+7reb+1ast, C.Igiraneza 8+2reb+1ast, Z.Atek 7+6reb+3ast, M.Namukwaya 6+9reb+1ast, S.Nalwadda 4+4reb+2ast