19 March 2022 | Basketball

NBL | Saturday Results

• W: KIU Rangers 61-55 A1 Challenge
• M: City Oilers 80-46 KCCA Panthers
• W: UCU Lady Canons 66-60 Miracle Ravens
• M: UCU Canons 80-36 Tropical Royals
• M: Our Savior 61-59 Nam Blazers

Uganda Christian University (UCU) teams, Lady Canons and Canons, were triumphant in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Saturday at YMCA in Wandegeya, Kampala.

UCU Lady Canons beat debutants Miracle Ravens 66-60 whileUCU Canons beat newcomers Tropical Royals 8O-36 to post the biggest scoreline of the season thus far.

In the women’s game, Rose Akon led Lady Canons with 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Hajara Najjuko posted 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists for the university team.

Miracle Ravens captain Brenda Alyano led the side in a losing effort with 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. Lillian Cherotich had 10 points and 4 rebounds.

In the men’s game, Kevin Kasobya top-scored for the dominant UCU side with 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Crammer Wamala managed 10 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists.

No Tropical Royals player scored double figures but Highman Ssemakula had 6 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. Denis Omara and Charles Ochero had 5 points apiece.

In other games, City Oilers beat KCCA Panthers 80-46. Newcomers Our Savior shocked Nam Blazers 61-59 while KIU Rangers were 61-55 victors over former champions A1 Challenge.

Action continues today with five games on the card at the MTN Arena Lugogo.

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