Miracle upsets KIU

Sep 17, 2006

MIRACLE complimented their 2006 MTN basketball league with a thrilling 65-63 upset of Kampala International University (KIU) at the YMCA court.

By Gloria Kyomugisha

Men

Miracle 65 KIU 63
MBC Rocks 74 K/Riders 70

Women

Leopards 84 K/Comets 04
Sparks 51 MUK-Cubs 46


MIRACLE complimented their 2006 MTN basketball league with a thrilling 65-63 upset of Kampala International University (KIU) at the YMCA court.

Miracle had to hold on against a determined KIU on Saturday but finally secured their first-ever victory in three years over the Kansanga-based team.

Miracle dominated KIU on fast breaks in the first half, and they seized the momentum with a 10-2 run which saw them take a 41-34 halftime advantage.

KIU made inroads immediately in the third quarter crashing the boards heavily to grab 29 rebounds that saw them battle from 13 points down and take a three point lead.

But instead of pulling away in the fourth quarter, KIU was forced to contend with Peter Mubanda’s Miracle team that stayed within striking distance and looked ready to pull off an upset.

Ben Komakech poured in 21 points to pace Miracle, including two last second free-throws, that gave the Rubaga-based team a deserved victory.

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