Victoria Crocs aim to regain form against JT Jaguars

Victoria Crocs will be looking to return to winning ways when they face JT Jaguars at ABJA Park on Saturday. Following a mixed run of form, forward Mark Ngobi has declared his side ready for the fight.

“We have had some tough losses, but we are focused and ready to bounce back. This game is very important for us, and we will give our best,” Ngobi said. “We respect every opponent, but we believe in our system and we will play hard to win. We know the Jaguars are strong, but we will fight hard. Every game is a chance to prove ourselves.”

The Crocs have won three of their last five outings, defeating Sommet BC (61-58), UMU Flames (75-57), and JKL Dolphins (63-51), while suffering losses to the Namuwongo Blazers (51-69) and UCU Canons (62-70).

Their opponents, the JT Jaguars, have found the going tougher recently, losing three of their last five matches. They suffered narrow defeats to Sommet BC (72-74) and UPDF Tomahawks (74-75), as well as a heavy loss to the Kampala Rockets (52-70). Their two bright spots were wins against JKL Dolphins (65-59) and KCCA Panthers (51-49).

Currently, Victoria Crocs sit second in the standings with 13 points, while the Jaguars are in tenth place with 7 points. A win for the Crocs is crucial to keep pace with the league leaders; a loss could allow Sommet BC to extend their advantage at the top. For the Jaguars, a victory would lift them off the bottom of the table and provide a much-needed confidence boost for the remainder of the season.

Full weekend schedule

A full slate of games is on tap for Saturday at ABJA Park, featuring KIU Rangers against UPDF Lady Tomahawks, Magic Stormers taking on JT Lady Jaguars, UPDF Tomahawks facing UMU Flames, and Namuwongo Blazers going head-to-head with JKL Dolphins.

The action continues on Sunday at Lugogo Arena with Victoria She Crocs playing JKL Lady Dolphins, Angels meeting Magic Stormers, UMU Flames taking on Kampala Rockets, JKL Dolphins facing City Oilers, and UCU Canons battling KCCA Panthers.

Midweek Roundup: Blazers roll on

In midweek action, the Namuwongo Blazers cemented their strong season by defeating the KCCA Panthers 71-52. In another men’s fixture, the Kampala Rockets edged out the UPDF Tomahawks in a tight contest, 64-58.

On the women’s side, Pearl Queens secured a dominant 69-43 victory over the Victoria She Crocs, while Magic Stormers outlasted KIU Rangers in a high-scoring affair, winning 75-73.

National Basketball League

Saturday 21st (ABJA Park)

Women

Rangers v Lady Tomahawks 10am

Stormers v Lady Jaguars 12pm

Men

Tomahawks v Flames 2pm

Jaguars v Crocs 4pm

Blazers v Dolphins 6pm

Sunday 22nd (Lugogo Arena)

Women

She Crocs v Lady Dolphins 10am

Angels v Stormers 12pm

Men

Flames v Rockets 2pm

Dolphins v Oilers 4pm

Canons v Panthers 6pm