Tracy Namugosa dribbling the ball.
2026 Nationwide Basketball League | Semi Remaining | Recreation One
- UCU Woman Canons 79-71 KCCA Leopards
Former UCU Woman Canons star Tracy Namugosa produced a sport excessive 23 factors in opposition to her outdated membership, however KCCA Leopards nonetheless opened their Nationwide Basketball League semifinal marketing campaign with a 79-71 defeat to UCU Woman Canons at Lugogo Indoor Enviornment on Wednesday.
The victory handed UCU a 1-0 lead in the very best of 5 playoff sequence.
KCCA made the stronger begin, racing to a 7-0 lead earlier than Sylivia Nantongo acquired UCU on the board with a straightforward layup.
The Woman Canons shortly settled into the competition, overturning the deficit to steer 23-20 on the finish of the primary quarter.
UCU took management within the second interval, shifting the ball with confidence and discovering their capturing rhythm.
Igiraneza Christa Ciella beat the halftime buzzer with a three-pointer to offer the Woman Canons a snug 45-35 lead.
The momentum continued after the break as UCU stretched the hole to 16 factors, carrying a 66-50 benefit into the ultimate quarter.
The Leopards refused to offer in. Namugosa and Ninette Uwineza knocked down early three tips that could spark a late rally, however UCU stayed composed within the closing minutes to safe the opening win.
Sylivia Nakituka led the Woman Canons with 21 factors, Sylivia Nantongo added 20, and Zoe Atek scored 11.
Namugosa’s 23 factors had been the very best of the evening for KCCA, whereas Angella Zainah Lokwameri contributed 13 and Sherinah Mwenyango added 10.
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