RezLife Saints extend perfect start in NBL

RezLife Saints head coach Moses Okwera says his team will remain competitive as they continue their flawless start to the National Basketball League season.

The Saints stretched their unbeaten run to four wins in four games after defeating UMU Flames 73–63 at YMCA Court, Wandegeya, on Sunday, February 22.

“Preparation is behind all these wins and the recruitments we made. We prepared so well and we believe in ourselves,” Okwera said.

RezLife set the tone early, leading 14–9 at the end of the first quarter. They maintained control through the second and third quarters before sealing the game in the final period.

Hon Kwany anchored the team with 12 points and 14 rebounds, while captain Michael Otieno led the scoring with 19 points. Edrine Ekau added 15 and Kevin Moru chipped in 12. Ekau has now scored double figures in all four games this season.

“Ekau is a young and very talented player. He is hungry to play. There is competition in the team. Everyone needs to play,” Okwera noted.

RezLife dominated the boards with 56 rebounds compared to UMU’s 45. They scored 20 points off turnovers, 28 in the paint, 19 second-chance points, and 22 fast-break points, building a lead that stretched to 14. Despite limited bench production, the starters carried the day with disciplined defence and sharp execution.

The victory follows earlier wins against KCCA Panthers, UPDF Tomahawks, and Victoria Crocs. Okwera believes consistency will be key to achieving their season target.
“Success for us is being in the top five at the end of the season. We need to stay competitive. We might not be the best, but we hope for the best. We need to carry on this form,” he said.

Other Results

Another men’s game between UCU Canons and UPDF Tomahawks was stopped due to rain with 3:48 left in the fourth quarter. UCU led 48–47 at the time. Daniel Muganzi paced UCU with 12 points, while Alier Pech added six points and eight rebounds. For UPDF, Akok Peter impressed with 18 points and 13 rebounds.

In the women’s division, KCCA Leopards bounced back from a disappointing loss with a dominant 79–45 victory over Victoria She Crocs at YMCA Court. KCCA set the pace early, scoring 20 points in the first quarter while limiting Victoria to just seven.

Tracy Namugosa led the Leopards with 22 points, while Susan Aanyu added 18 points and nine rebounds. Victoria struggled from long range, missing 21 of their 24 three-point attempts, and were outrebounded 58–42.

The win marked KCCA’s third in four games under coach Tonny Drilleba, following earlier victories against JKL Lady Dolphins and Pearl Queens, with their only defeat coming against the Lady Jaguars.

National Basketball League

Sunday 22th

Women
YMCA Wandegeya
KCCA Leopards 79 Victoria She Crocs 45

ABJA Park
Nabisunsa 43 UPDF Lady Tomahawks 57

Men
YMCA Wandegeya
UMU Flames 63 Rezlife Saints 73

ABJA Park
UCU Canons Vs UPDF Tomahawks (Interrupted – rain)