Consequence
Uganda 78-56 Kenya
Jane Asinde was the standout performer, scoring a sport excessive of 24 factors and grabbing 9 rebounds as Uganda’s girls’s basketball staff, the Gazelles, cruised to a dominant 78-56 victory over Kenya of their opening sport on the FIBA Ladies’s AfroBasket Zone V qualifiers in Cairo, Egypt.
Uganda took management early, main from begin to end.
They drew first blood, with Kenya struggling to carry onto possession within the opening minutes, which set the tone for the remainder of the sport.
Kenya managed to attain their first level with a free throw after a foul, however on the finish of the primary quarter, Uganda had constructed a snug 23-11 lead.
The Gazelles continued to dominate, extending their result in 12 factors by halftime, because of their strong protection and efficient transition play.
Kenya struggled with turnovers, unable to keep up possession for lengthy stretches.
Kenya made a quick push within the third quarter, reducing into Uganda’s lead within the early minutes.
Nonetheless, after a timeout, Uganda regained their composure and prolonged their benefit.
A key 3-pointer from Nanvubya Shakira late within the third quarter pushed Uganda’s result in 20 factors, with the rating at 57-37 heading into the ultimate interval.
By the 7:54 mark of the fourth quarter, Uganda’s lead had swelled to 25 factors, successfully sealing the win.
The largest lead within the sport was 28 factors and it got here within the ultimate quarter nevertheless later Kenya tries to shut in
Captain Jane Asinde was essential in securing possession for Uganda, whereas Paige Robinson contributed 15 factors and a couple of rebounds, spinning previous Kenyan defenders with ease to supply a further spark.
In Kenya’s staff, Victoria Reynlords scored 13 factors, however her efforts weren’t sufficient to safe a victory for her facet.
With this spectacular victory below their belts, the Gazelles will look to hold this momentum into their subsequent sport towards hosts Egypt, scheduled for Tuesday at 7:00 PM Kampala time.
