Namuwongo Blazers qualify for BAL Elite 16 with overtime win over Patriots
Jordan added eight assists and controlled the temperature in a tense contest that went to overtime before the Namwongo Blazers edged out the Patriots 85-81 in the Road BAL East Division qualifiers.
Namuwongo Blazers qualify for BAL Elite 16 with overtime win over Patriots
Road BAL East Division Qualifiers
Result
Namuwongo 85 Patriots 81
(Namuwongo qualify for BAL Elite 16)
Jordan added eight assists and controlled the temperature in a tense contest that went to overtime before the Namwongo Blazers edged out the Patriots 85-81 in the Road BAL East Division qualifiers.
Maktar Gueye added 17 points, Jeron Felix 13, and Peter Obleng and Peter Olisemeka added 10 points apiece for the Ugandan champions, who blew a 17-point lead but composed themselves once the game went to the extra period.
In fact, with the scores tied at 72-72 apiece and time running out in the fourth quarter, Patriots Jackson Makoi had the opportunity to win it for his team, but he missed his layup.
The contest went to overtime, and the Blazers awoke from their slumber to outscore Namuwongo 13-9 and book their ticket to the final qualification stage.
Patriots Ater Majok led all scorers with 23 points, to go along with 15 rebounds. Olisemeka and Franck Nyembo added 17 and 11 boards respectively. The Blazers face Burundian champions Urunani Sunday to determine the tournament winner.