JKL Lady Dolphins cruise to 4th National Basketball League title

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National Basketball League | Result

UCU Lady Canons 56-68 JKL Lady Dolphins (2-4)

JKL Lady Dolphins secured their fourth National Basketball League title on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

The Lady Dolphins etched their name in the books of history following their previous three champions won in 2018, 2019 and 2022.

The Lady Dolphins cruised to the championship after a 68-56 victory against UCU Lady Canons in game six at Lugogo Indoor Arena.

It was a see-saw of series as the Lady Canons won the first two games before the Lady Dolphins responded in stellar fashion.

JKL Lady Dolphins opened a 14-point (22-8) lead in the opening stanza of the game.

The UCU Lady Canons improved in the second quarter but went into the long break trailing by 12 points.

Coming from the locker rooms, the Lady Dolphins held on to guard their 11-point (58-47) lead going into the final period of the game.

Despite the fight from the Mukono-based side, the Lady Dolphins sealed a 12-point victory before popping champagne on the winners’ stage.

SEASON ACCOLADES

Champions: JKL Lady Dolphins

Runners Up: UCU Lady Canons

Third Place: JT Lady Jaguars

Fair Play: JT Lady Jaguars

MVP: Hope Akello (JKL Lady Dolphins)

Top Scorer: Brenda Ekone (JKL Lady Dolphins)

Best Rebounder: Mercy Batamuliza (JT Lady Jaguars)

Best Defender: Bridget Aber (UCU Lady Canons)

Best Five

Shakira Nanvubya (UCU Lady Canons)

Brenda Ekono (JKL Lady Dolphins)

Sarah Ageno (JT Lady Jaguars)

Hope Akello (JKL Lady Dolphins)

Mercy Batamuliza (JT Lady Jaguars)