In short
The win leaves KIU unbeaten in the second round of the National Basketball League while Warriors register their third loss.
Kampala International University Titans on Friday evening struggled to defeat Pemba Warriors with a slim 73-69 in a national basketball league game played at YMCA.
The Warriors took a 21-12 lead in the first quarter, before falling to KIU 33-30 and 47-44 by the second and third quarter respectively.
Although Warriors made an effort to come close in the last minutes reaching 65-69, two free throws from Chris Basheke gave KIU a comfortable win.
KIU's new signing Jean Hakizimana made 19 points while Pemba Warriors' Philip Ameny went a game high 21 points.
The win leaves KIU unbeaten in the second round of the National Basketball League while Warriors register their third loss.
Meanwhile in the ladies games Javon Ladies edged A1 Challenge 68-64 in a hotly contested game. Javon's Sylvia Nakazibwe and Sandra Asiimwe each made 18 points while Bazira Elizabeth made 14 points.
The Warriors took a 21-12 lead in the first quarter, before falling to KIU 33-30 and 47-44 by the second and third quarter respectively.
Although Warriors made an effort to come close in the last minutes reaching 65-69, two free throws from Chris Basheke gave KIU a comfortable win.
KIU's new signing Jean Hakizimana made 19 points while Pemba Warriors' Philip Ameny went a game high 21 points.
The win leaves KIU unbeaten in the second round of the National Basketball League while Warriors register their third loss.
Meanwhile in the ladies games Javon Ladies edged A1 Challenge 68-64 in a hotly contested game. Javon's Sylvia Nakazibwe and Sandra Asiimwe each made 18 points while Bazira Elizabeth made 14 points.