NBL Round 18 (Regular Season): Lady Dolphins are defeated by Tomahawks in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Tomahawks (#7) and Lady Dolphins (#4). Lady Dolphins were smashed at home by 17 points 55-72 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Tomahawks held Lady Dolphins to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.8 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Lady Dolphins 58-41 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tomahawks looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Ruth Letaru (-1997) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Tomahawks' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was forward Tamasha Nsubuga with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Tomahawks (5-6) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Magic S. and Peal Queens. Defending champion Lady Dolphins keep the fourth position with three games lost.
Angels has finally registered their first victory this season after ten consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Kampala, where they edged Nabisunsa (2-8) 73-72. Joan Namatovu (-1999) notched 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Rebecca Namatovu supported her with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Even 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by Auma Joy did not help to save the game for Nabisunsa. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Angels maintains twelfth position with 1-10 record. It was Nabisunsa's eighth loss in a row. They keep the eleventh place with eight games lost.
An interesting game took place in where higher ranked Peal Queens (5-6) were upset on its own court by eleventh ranked Nabisunsa (2-8) 59-49 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Martha Yikiru who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 18 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was Iriele Jane Chisom who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Peal Queens' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Nabisunsa maintains eleventh position with 2-8 record. Newly promoted Peal Queens keep the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Magic S. and Tomahawks.

In the last game of round 18 Lady Jaguars destroyed Angels on the opponent's court 80-22.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 7 points and 14 rebounds by Aziida Nabayunga of Lady Jaguars.

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Lady Dolphins - Tomahawks 55-72

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Tomahawks (#7) and Lady Dolphins (#4). Lady Dolphins were smashed at home by 17 points 55-72 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Tomahawks held Lady Dolphins to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.8 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Lady Dolphins 58-41 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tomahawks looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Stella Lunkuse (-1998) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Ruth Letaru (-1997) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Tomahawks' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was forward Tamasha Nsubuga with 21 points and 6 rebounds and the former international guard Flavia Oketcho (170-1986) scored 18 points. Tomahawks (5-6) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Magic S. and Peal Queens. Defending champion Lady Dolphins keep the fourth position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Lady Dolphins: N.Tamasha 21+6reb, O.Flavia 18+2reb+1ast, I.Ritah 8+4reb+7ast, O.Florence 3+5reb+4ast, N.Charity 3+8reb+1ast, N.Agnes 2+16reb
Tomahawks: S.Lunkuse 16+15reb+4ast, R.Letaru 14+8reb+4ast, L.Aber 10+4reb+2ast, P.Nakiru 7+3reb+1ast, P.Nantume 6+2reb+2ast, D.Nakijjoba 6+8reb+1ast

Nabisunsa - Angels 72-73

Angels has finally registered their first victory this season after ten consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Kampala, where they edged Nabisunsa (2-8) 73-72. Angels forced 20 Nabisunsa turnovers. Joan Namatovu (-1999) notched 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Rebecca Namatovu supported her with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Even 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by Auma Joy did not help to save the game for Nabisunsa. Mpoza Abigail (-2007) added 15 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Nabisunsa players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Angels maintains twelfth position with 1-10 record. It was Nabisunsa's eighth loss in a row. They keep the eleventh place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Nabisunsa: K.Melissa 22+1reb+2ast, J.Auma 16+9reb+6ast, A.Mpoza 15+10reb+6ast, Y.Martha 15+11reb+3ast, N.Passionate 2+2reb+1ast, M.Abifaith 2+3reb+1ast
Angels: A.Akuwei 15+9reb, R.Namatovu 15+9reb, J.Namatovu 14+6reb+4ast, M.Anyanzwa 7+6reb+2ast, B.Nakiryowa 7+1reb, M.Oluka 4+5reb+1ast

Peal Queens - Nabisunsa 49-59

An interesting game took place in where higher ranked Peal Queens (5-6) were upset on its own court by eleventh ranked Nabisunsa (2-8) 59-49 on Sunday. Nabisunsa held Peal Queens to an opponent 22.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 30.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Nabisunsa forced 24 Peal Queens turnovers. The best player for the winners was Martha Yikiru who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 18 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Auma Joy chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Nigerian Iriele Jane Chisom (-2000) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and Scovia Whitiny Akello added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Peal Queens' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Nabisunsa maintains eleventh position with 2-8 record. Newly promoted Peal Queens keep the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Magic S. and Tomahawks.
Top scorers:
Peal Queens: I.Jane Chisom 18+11reb, A.Scovia Whitiny 12+9reb+2ast, A.Rose 6+6reb+2ast, B.Djeneba 5+4reb+1ast, A.Brenda 4+5reb+1ast, N.Racheal 2+3reb+1ast
Nabisunsa: A.Joy 16+12reb+2ast, M.Yikiru 16+18reb+6ast, M.Abigail 12+6reb+4ast, A.Musiimenta 8+2reb+3ast, M.Kisakye 7+4reb, G.Jasiem 0

Angels - Lady Jaguars 22-80

Very expected game in Kampala where 12th ranked Angels (1-10) were crushed by second ranked Lady Jaguars (10-1) 80-22 on Sunday. Lady Jaguars held Angels to an opponent 14.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Lady Jaguars forced 31 Angels turnovers and outrebounded them 55-44 including 18 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Lady Jaguars made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was Aziida Nabayunga (-2000) who scored 7 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Mercy Batamuliza chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Four Lady Jaguars players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Ritah Komugisa (-1982) who recorded 8 points and 6 rebounds and Annet Nakibuka added 2 points respectively. 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 Jaguars have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Angels at the other side stay at the bottom place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Angels: K.Ritah 8+6reb+1ast, K.Siko Rachel 3+1reb, N.Joan 3+3reb+1ast, N.Annet 2+4reb+2ast, N.Melissa 2+5reb, A.Marion 2+4reb
Lady Jaguars: P.Nambogo 15+3reb+1ast, B.Kayaga 13+3reb+3ast, S.Nanvubya 12+4reb+4ast, M.Batamuliza 10+10reb+1ast, A.Among 8+7reb+2ast, A.Nabayunga 7+14reb