NBL Playoff Finals: UCU Lady Canons draw first blood against JKL Lady Dolphins
UCU Lady Canons drew first blood against JKL Lady Dolphins after registering a well-deserved 71-66 victory in game one of the National Basketball League Playoff Final on Wednesday evening. In the game played at Lugogo Indoor Arena, Nicholas Natuhereza’s side gained a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven final series. An impressive defensive show helped the […] The post NBL Playoff Finals: UCU Lady Canons draw first blood against JKL Lady Dolphins appeared first on Kawowo Sports.
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UCU Lady Canons drew first blood against JKL Lady Dolphins after registering a well-deserved 71-66 victory in game one of the National Basketball League Playoff Final on Wednesday evening.
In the game played at Lugogo Indoor Arena, Nicholas Natuhereza’s side gained a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven final series.
An impressive defensive show helped the Lady Canons to open an eight-point (15-7) lead at the end of the first quarter.
Brenda Ekone’s jump shot concluded the second period as the JKL Lady Dolphins trailed by 17 points (40-23) going into the long break.
The JKL went for a full-court press that forced the Lady Canons into several turnovers before they reduced their deficit to just eight points (52-44) at the end of the third quarter.
Momentum swung into the Lady Dolphins’ way as they further narrowed down their deficit to one point (52-51) with 8:15 minutes to play.
The Lady Canons held their nerves down the stretch to seal off an eight-point victory after a thrilling encounter.
Shakira Nanvubya (21 points), Tracy Namugosa (17 points), and Shilah Lamunu (11 points) led the Lady Canons’ scoring charge.
On the other hand, Jane Asinde (17 points), Brenda Ekone (13 points), and Hope Akello (12 points) scored in double figures.
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