Rezlife Saints stage comeback to down Victoria University Crocs in NBL thriller

National Basketball League Game Week 3
Wednesday, 3rd April

Men:

JKL Dolphins 79-91 Nam Blazers

Victoria Crocs 57-63 Rezlife Saints

Women:

KIU Rangers 66-51 UPDF Lady Tomahawks

Angels 44-54 Magic Stormers

The Rezlife Saints overcame a sluggish start to defeat the Victoria University Crocs 63-57 in a tense National Basketball League (NBL) encounter at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Wednesday night - a repeat of last season's Division One Final where the Saints similarly prevaile

Game Flow
The Crocs came out firing, establishing an early 19-11 first-quarter lead behind Choul Nyuot's interior presence (10 points, 18 rebounds). They maintained control through halftime (31-26), but the Saints flipped the script in the third quarter with an 18-8 run to seize a 44-39 advantage they wouldn't relinquish.

Key Performances
Acinbaai Takpinyi Apugi powered the Saints' comeback with a monstrous 22-point, 20-rebound double-double, dominating both ends of the floor. "We told the boys to relax and play possession by possession," explained Saints coach Moses Okwera. "The bench helped manage the pressure, and we executed better in the second half."

Crocs coach Rogers Sserunyigo lamented his team's second-half collapse: "We lost our rhythm after halftime. The guys are still building chemistry, but we'll learn from this."

Around the League
The Namuwongo Blazers continued their offensive showcase, dropping 91 points on the JKL Dolphins (91-79) behind balanced scoring (five players in double figures, led by Peter Obleng's 16). In women's action, the KIU Rangers shocked previously unbeaten UPDF Lady Tomahawks 66-51 for their first win.

Up Next
Friday's NBL doubleheader at Lugogo features:
7:00 PM - KCCA Leopards vs KIU Rangers (Women)
9:00 PM - Namuwongo Blazers vs JT Jaguars (Men)

The Saints' victory reinforces their status as title contenders, while the Crocs will look to rebound from this missed opportunity when league play resumes.