NBL Round 17 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with KCCA Leopards' defeat of KIU Rangers

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#3) and KIU Rangers (#6). KIU Rangers were crushed at home by 21 points 51-72 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. KCCA Leopards dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to KIU Rangers' 20. KCCA Leopards forced 20 KIU Rangers turnovers and outrebounded them 46-35 including 17 on the offensive glass. KCCA Leopards looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Burundian guard Ninette Uwineza (-1988) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Tracy Namugosa (170-2000) contributed with 11 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Cindealla Anena answered with 13 points and 9 rebounds for KIU Rangers. KCCA Leopards (9-2) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Lady Canons. KIU Rangers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with She Crocs.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: Lady Dolphins (#4) and KIU Rangers (#6). KIU Rangers were crushed at home by 21 points 47-68 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The former international guard Ritah Imanishimwe (173-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Tamasha Nsubuga chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The former international forward Sharon Nangobi (170-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 19 rebounds. KIU Rangers' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Lady Dolphins. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 8-1 record. KIU Rangers lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with She Crocs.
Bottom-ranked Angels is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their ninth consecutive match to third ranked KCCA Leopards (9-2) 78-48 on Sunday evening. Tracy Namugosa nailed 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Rebecca Namatovu came up with 9 points and 6 rebounds for Angels in the defeat. 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 sixth consecutive win for KCCA Leopards. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Lady Canons. Angels lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 17: KIU Rangers were beaten by Miracle on the road 52-40. Winless Angels were destroyed by Magic S. on its own court 47-67. Lady Dolphins outscored Peal Queens in Kampala 74-44. Lady Canons rolled over Nabisunsa at home 80-46. Miracle was defeated by Magic S. on the opponent's court 68-52.
The most impressive performance of 17th round was 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals by Ornela Sekuye of Magic S..

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Miracle - KIU Rangers 52-40

There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Miracle (3-8) beat higher ranked KIU Rangers (4-7) in Kampala 52-40 on Sunday. Miracle held KIU Rangers to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 25.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Miracle forced 21 KIU Rangers turnovers. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) nailed a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Isabella Namugabo accounted for 9 points and 8 rebounds. The former international forward Sharon Nangobi (170-1996) came up with 5 points and 14 rebounds and guard Ines Kanyamunza added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for KIU Rangers in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Miracle maintains tenth place with 3-8 record. KIU Rangers lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with She Crocs.
Top scorers:
Miracle: A.Winnifred 13+14reb+2ast, K.Lina 10+8reb+1ast, I.Namugabo 9+8reb+2ast, M.Likicho 7+2reb, Y.Precious 5+3reb+2ast, V.Nakyazze 2+2reb
KIU Rangers: A.Cindealla 10+7reb, K.Ines 10+6reb+2ast, N.Sharon 5+14reb+2ast, A.Sarafina 4+1reb, G.Gracious 3+4reb, N.Racheal 3+1reb+4ast

KCCA Leopards - Angels 78-48

Bottom-ranked Angels is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their ninth consecutive match to third ranked KCCA Leopards (9-2) 78-48 on Sunday evening. KCCA Leopards forced 19 Angels turnovers and outrebounded them 54-32 including a 40-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. KCCA Leopards looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Angels' players. The former international guard Tracy Namugosa (170-2000) nailed 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Susan Aanyu (-1992) accounted for 17 points and 14 rebounds. Four KCCA Leopards players scored in double figures. Rebecca Namatovu came up with 9 points and 6 rebounds and Marion Anyanzwa added 6 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Angels in the defeat. 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 sixth consecutive win for KCCA Leopards. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Lady Canons. Angels lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
KCCA Leopards: T.Namugosa 26+5reb+4ast, S.Aanyu 17+14reb+1ast, N.Uwineza 12+2reb+9ast, M.Soigi 11+10reb+2ast, A.Kabendela 7+9reb+3ast, S.Nakirya 4+4reb+7ast
Angels: N.Rebecca 9+6reb+1ast, A.Marion 6+5reb+3ast, N.Melissa 6+4reb, O.Martha 5+1reb+3ast, N.Eunice 5+1reb, N.Joan 4+4reb+3ast

Angels - Magic S. 47-67

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Angels (0-9) were smashed by eighth ranked Magic S. (5-6) in Kampala 67-47 on Wednesday. Magic S. forced 37 Angels turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Forward Daphine Adong nailed 25 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals for the winning side and Kenyan forward Joy Mupalia accounted for 9 points and 13 rebounds. Marion Anyanzwa came up with 3 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Rebecca Namatovu added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Angels in the defeat. Angels' coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the third consecutive win for Magic S.. They moved-up to sixth place. Angels lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Magic S.: D.Adong 25+8reb+6ast, N.Jesca 17+1reb+2ast, J.Mupalia 9+13reb+3ast, G.Namuli 5+5reb+4ast, B.Gimbo 5+3reb+3ast, C.Lamaro 3+4reb+4ast
Angels: O.Martha 11+4reb+1ast, N.Joan 10+5reb+1ast, N.Melissa 8+5reb+1ast, N.Rebecca 6+11reb+1ast, K.Ritah 4+1reb+2ast, A.Marion 3+12reb+4ast

KIU Rangers - KCCA Leopards 51-72

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#3) and KIU Rangers (#6). KIU Rangers were crushed at home by 21 points 51-72 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. KCCA Leopards dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to KIU Rangers' 20. KCCA Leopards forced 20 KIU Rangers turnovers and outrebounded them 46-35 including 17 on the offensive glass. KCCA Leopards looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Burundian guard Ninette Uwineza (-1988) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Tracy Namugosa (170-2000) contributed with 11 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Four KCCA Leopards players scored in double figures. Cindealla Anena answered with 13 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Sharon Nangobi (170-1996) added 5 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for KIU Rangers. KCCA Leopards (9-2) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Lady Canons. KIU Rangers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with She Crocs.
Top scorers:
KCCA Leopards: N.Uwineza 16+9reb+3ast, M.Soigi 12+5reb, M.Bagaala 11+5reb+2ast, T.Namugosa 11+5reb+6ast, A.Kabendela 8+6reb+2ast, L.Cherotich 6+4reb+2ast
KIU Rangers: A.Cindealla 13+9reb+1ast, K.Ines 10+2reb+3ast, N.Racheal 8+5reb+4ast, N.Sylivia 7+2reb, N.Sharon 5+11reb+4ast, M.Esther 3+3reb+1ast

Peal Queens - Lady Dolphins 44-74

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Lady Dolphins' (8-1) road victory over 5th ranked Peal Queens (5-5) 74-44 on Sunday. Lady Dolphins held Peal Queens to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Lady Dolphins forced 29 Peal Queens turnovers. Strangely Peal Queens outrebounded Lady Dolphins 49-34 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international guard Ritah Imanishimwe (173-1996) nailed 29 points and 4 steals for the winning side and forward Tamasha Nsubuga accounted for 24 points and 6 steals. Scovia Whitiny Akello came up with 8 points and 11 rebounds and Djeneba Ballo added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Peal Queens in the defeat. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Lady Dolphins. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 8-1 record. Newly promoted Peal Queens keep the fifth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Lady Dolphins: R.Imanishimwe 29+4reb+2ast, T.Nsubuga 24+2reb+1ast, F.Oketcho 9+5reb+7ast, A.Njeri 6+15reb+1ast, F.Ogundha 4+3reb+5ast, C.Nantalo 2+5reb
Peal Queens: B.Djeneba 12+5reb+3ast, I.Jane Chisom 8+8reb+2ast, A.Scovia Whitiny 8+11reb+2ast, K.Agatha 6+11reb, N.Racheal 3+9reb+2ast, A.Rose 3+3reb+2ast

Lady Canons - Nabisunsa 80-46

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Nabisunsa (1-7) was outscored by third ranked Lady Canons (9-2) in Kampala 80-46 on Wednesday. Lady Canons held Nabisunsa to an opponent 21.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Lady Canons forced 28 Nabisunsa turnovers. Burundian Christa Igiraneza (-2004) nailed 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Mariam Asacha accounted for 11 points and 6 rebounds. Mpoza Abigail (-2007) came up with 12 points and 7 rebounds and Melissa Kisakye added 16 points respectively for Nabisunsa in the defeat. 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 moved-up to second place, which they share with KCCA Leopards. Nabisunsa lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Lady Canons: M.Asacha 11+6reb+2ast, D.Nakibuuka 11+1reb+2ast, C.Saima 10+3ast, Z.Atek 9+6reb, C.Igiraneza 8+6reb+5ast, S.Nakituuka 8+3reb+4ast
Nabisunsa: K.Melissa 16+4reb+1ast, A.Mpoza 12+7reb+2ast, J.Auma 7+10reb+3ast, Y.Martha 7+10reb+1ast, A.Josephine 4, J.Genesis 0+1reb

KIU Rangers - Lady Dolphins 47-68

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Kampala: Lady Dolphins (#4) and KIU Rangers (#6). KIU Rangers were crushed at home by 21 points 47-68 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Lady Dolphins held KIU Rangers to an opponent 20.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded KIU Rangers 55-38 including 19 on the offensive glass. The former international guard Ritah Imanishimwe (173-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and forward Tamasha Nsubuga chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The former international forward Sharon Nangobi (170-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 19 rebounds and guard Ines Kanyamunza scored 16 points. KIU Rangers' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Lady Dolphins. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 8-1 record. KIU Rangers lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with She Crocs.
Top scorers:
Lady Dolphins: R.Imanishimwe 21+12reb+2ast, T.Nsubuga 20+7reb+5ast, F.Oketcho 15+9reb+1ast, C.Nantalo 8+6reb, F.Ogundha 2+5reb+1ast, A.Njeri 2+16reb+1ast
KIU Rangers: K.Ines 16+4reb+3ast, N.Sharon 13+19reb+3ast, A.Sarafina 6, M.Esther 3+1ast, A.Patricia 3, A.Cindealla 3+8reb+1ast

Magic S. - Miracle 68-52

Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Magic S. (5-6) defeated 10th ranked Miracle (3-8) in Kampala 68-52 on Thursday. Magic S. forced 38 Miracle turnovers. Kur Ajah nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Ornela Sekuye accounted for 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) came up with 8 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Isabella Namugabo added 6 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Miracle in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Magic S.. They moved-up to sixth place. Miracle at the other side keeps the tenth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Magic S.: K.Ajah 15+11reb+1ast, O.Sekuye 10+6reb+4ast, J.Mupalia 10+3reb+2ast, B.Gimbo 8+3reb+1ast, A.Angela 6+5reb+3ast, C.Lamaro 6+2reb+1ast
Miracle: N.Caroline 9+3reb+1ast, W.Akello 8+8reb+2ast, L.Koul Khor 8+5reb, N.Vanessa 6+6reb+1ast, N.Isabella 6+6reb+1ast, N.Linda 5+1reb