Saturday Results | National Basketball League
- W: Magic Stormers 65-66 KIU Rangers
- W: Nkumba Lady Marines 32-67 UCU Lady Canons
- M: Namuwongo Blazers 84-63 KIU Titans
- M: KCCA Panthers 67-57 VU Crocs
- M: JKL Dolphins 57-51 JT Jaguars
After suffering a shocking midweek defeat to KIU Titans, KCCA Panthers bounced back on Saturday evening against Victoria University Crocs.
The Panthers (11-8) used a strong fourth quarter to record a 10-point victory against the Crocs (8-8) at YMCA in what was a close contest for large parts of the game.
Raymond Muhumuza’s charges started the game with intent, winning the opening quarter 20-12, but the athletic Crocs turned up the heat in the second quarter, holding the Panthers to just 9 points.
The Crocs continued to control the game in the third quarter, with the Panthers playing catch-up all quarter and trailed by just a couple of points (46-44) thanks to Steven Otoa’s pair of lay-ups in the final minute of the period.
The fourth quarter was a seesaw until the final three minutes, when Crocs went ice cold, shooting just 1-for-6 as KCCA pulled away for victory.
Congolese point guard Taussaint Mamppuya led the team effort with 11 points. Otoa contributed 10 points, and Davis Asiimwe chipped in with 8 points for the victors.
Meanwhile, all but one VU starter scored in double figures in a losing effort. Joshua Maliba had a game-high 15 points to go with 10 boards, Coul Nyuot contributed 12 points and picked up a game-high 18 rebounds, while Lola Minani netted 11 points.
Next Up
KCCA will be back in action against lowly Livingstone on Saturday, June 28 at Abja Park in Nalya while VU will play JT Jaguars on Wednesday, July 25 at Lugogo Indoor Arena.
