05 February 2025 | Basketball

Uganda’s Gazelles bounced back from defeat to Egypt with a resounding 83-69 win over South Sudan at the Women’s AfroBasket Qualifiers.

Jane Asinde was the star of the show at Hassan Moustafa Hall in Cairo pouring in a tournament 28 points to go with 9 rebounds.

After a balanced start to the game that saw the sides exchange early baskets, the Gazelles started to pull away and led by 10 points (27-17) after the opening ten minutes.

South Sudan shone early in the second quarter putting Uganda under pressure as they cut the deficit to 3 points (30-27) but Shakira Nanvubya’s 3-pointer swung the momentum back to Gazelles' favour closing out the quarter leading by 19 (50-31).

Unlike the first half, the Ugandans never allowed South Sudan to have a spark throughout the third period as Asinde, Hope Akello (12 points, 9 rebounds) and Claire Lamunu (7 points) responded to every run.

Despot playing more of a facilitator role, Paige Robinson finished with 14 points to go with 4 assists and as many rebounds.

Shakirah Nanvubya who set the tone early from beyond the arc netted 14 points and handed out 4 assists.

Meanwhile, Delica Washington who played all 40 minutes led South Sudan with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in a losing effort.

Aduk Bulgak (14 points, 8 rebounds), Rose Akon (12 points, 10 rebounds) and Pidor Teny (10 points) also scored in double figures for South Sudan.

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