In short
The canons led the first and second quarter 22-13, 33-29 respectively before the warriors made a return in the third quarter ensuring a tie of 50-50. The Warriors made most of their three pointers count in the fourth quarter, as the canons failed to convert their free throws despite being fouled.
Pemba Warriors last evening stopped Uganda Christian University (UCU) Canons in a hotly contested basketball league game at YMCA, Wandegeya.
The canons led the first and second quarter 22-13, 33-29 respectively before the warriors made a return in the third quarter ensuring a tie of 50-50. The Warriors made most of their three pointers count in the fourth quarter, as the canons failed to convert their free throws despite being fouled.
The games ended 69-65 in favor of the Warriors.
UCUs Brian Namake and Stephen Wundi made 20 and 19 points respectively while Warriors Mark Opio Okidi and Cyrus Kiviri made 19 and 15 points respectively.
The loss means UCU must win their second game still with Warriors next week if they are to advance in the semifinals in the best of the three play offs. UCU last year played finals with defending champions City Oil.
In the ladies category, A1 challenge defeated Javon lady phenoms 61-40. A1 Challenge's Susan Amito went a game high 25 points while Javons Rhodda Nagiita made 16 points.
On Sunday, City Oilers face off with UPDF, KIU Titans with star times falcons, JKL Ladies and KIU Rangers while Power tussles Our Savior.
The canons led the first and second quarter 22-13, 33-29 respectively before the warriors made a return in the third quarter ensuring a tie of 50-50. The Warriors made most of their three pointers count in the fourth quarter, as the canons failed to convert their free throws despite being fouled.
The games ended 69-65 in favor of the Warriors.
UCUs Brian Namake and Stephen Wundi made 20 and 19 points respectively while Warriors Mark Opio Okidi and Cyrus Kiviri made 19 and 15 points respectively.
The loss means UCU must win their second game still with Warriors next week if they are to advance in the semifinals in the best of the three play offs. UCU last year played finals with defending champions City Oil.
In the ladies category, A1 challenge defeated Javon lady phenoms 61-40. A1 Challenge's Susan Amito went a game high 25 points while Javons Rhodda Nagiita made 16 points.
On Sunday, City Oilers face off with UPDF, KIU Titans with star times falcons, JKL Ladies and KIU Rangers while Power tussles Our Savior.
