JT Vs KCCA – Highlights:
JT Lady Jaguars ended KCCA Leopards’ season with a 2-0 sweep in the Quarterfinals of the National Basketball League Playoffs.
The Kira-based side secured a thrilling 53-49 victory in Sunday’s game two to advance to the Semifinals for the second consecutive year.
The Leopards, who lost Game One 55-65 on July 12, needed a win to tie the series and force a decider.
They appeared on track to achieve this after leading by 17 points, but just as in Game One where they had a 13-point lead, KCCA collapsed in the final two quarters.
For KCCA, Perus Nyamwenge was the only player to score in double digits with 14 points. Susan Rebecca Aanyu contributed nine points and nine rebounds.
On the JT Lady Jaguars’ side, Rhoda Naggita, who was 9-for-10 from the line, scored 13 points.
Brenda Kayaga added 10 points, and Mercy Batamuliza dominated the boards with 22 rebounds.
JT Lady Jaguars coach Sudi Ulanga (Jaguars photos)
Despite KCCA’s strong start and their 33-19 halftime lead, they only managed a combined 16 points in the second half.
The game remained tight going into the last quarter with KCCA holding a slim three-point lead. Annet Among’s quick jumper at the start of the quarter cut the deficit to one, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish.
Faridah Kadondi’s clutch three-pointer brought KCCA within two points in the closing seconds, but Maimuna Nabbosa capitalized on KCCA’s defensive lapses to score from inside, sealing the victory for JT Lady Jaguars.
Sudi Ulanga’s JT Lady Jaguars will face the defending champions, JKL Lady Dolphins, in the Semifinals.
The other Semifinal matchup will feature last year’s runners-up, KIU Rangers, against joint record winners, UCU Lady Canons.
