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Males
Metropolis Oilers 60:56 Victoria Crocs
JKL Dolphins 61:70 Kampala Rockets
Nam Blazers 79:60 Rezlife Saints
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JKL Girl Dolphins 106:35 Angels
Nabisunsa 52:72 UCU Girl Canons
Magic Stormers 71:55 UPDF Girl Tomahawks
In a tense, low-scoring conflict within the common season on the Lugogo Indoor Enviornment, the Metropolis Oilers edged previous the Victoria Crocs 60–56 to bounce again from their current loss to the JKL Dolphins.
The win marks the Oilers’ third of the season and gives a much-needed increase of their playoff chase.
The Oilers took an early lead, ending the primary quarter forward, however momentum shifted within the second because the Crocs started to press.
With simply over a minute left within the half, Victoria led 27–24.
Nevertheless, the Oilers rallied late to degree the rating at 29–29 heading into halftime.
The third quarter started with a fast two-point strike from the Crocs following a defensive lapse by the Oilers.
For a number of minutes, the sport remained neck-and-neck till the Oilers edged forward with six minutes left within the quarter.
Regardless of that, a number of turnovers allowed the Crocs to regain a slim 41–40 benefit. They maintained this edge, profitable the quarter 46–43.
The ultimate quarter noticed Joseph Chuma tie the sport at 46–46, reigniting Oilers’ hopes.
The crew quickly regained the lead, however not with out setbacks.
Fayed Baale was pressured off as a result of harm after a tough fall, but the Oilers pushed by means of with resilience.
Nonetheless, they struggled with turnovers and missed free throws, conserving the sport nearer than crucial.
With one minute left, the Oilers led 59–54.
A late touring violation by Cyrus Wobusobozi gave the Crocs an opportunity to equalize, however a missed three-point try with 16 seconds remaining left them quick.
The Oilers sealed the win with two late free throws to make it 60–56.
Ben Komakech led the Oilers with a game-high 16 factors, matching Victoria’s Deng Gai Isaac Jioka. Choul Nyout dominated the boards for the Crocs with 11 rebounds, whereas Fayed Baale recorded 5 assists within the sport.
The victory lifts the Oilers to tenth place with three wins and 4 losses from seven video games, conserving them simply exterior the playoff spots.
Up subsequent, they face Livingston at YMCA on Could 3.
The Crocs, nonetheless seeking to rebound from their loss to KCCA Panthers, tackle the Titans at Lugogo on Could 7.
