Sadolin fail Falcons test
Oct 13, 2005
POWERED by Henry Malinga, Falcons are headed back to the MTN basketball league playoffs for the eighth time in their history.
By G. Kyomugisha
Falcons 62 Power 53
Lady Bucks 53 Sparks 47
Second division
UCU 101 MUK Youth 33
K. Riders 62 Rocks 57
POWERED by Henry Malinga, Falcons are headed back to the MTN basketball league playoffs for the eighth time in their history.
The reigning champions on Wednesday overcame rivals Sadolin Power 62-53 at the YMCA courts, Wandegeya.
Malinga contributed 22 points, four blocks and a dunk as Falcons triumphed over Sadolin Power 62-53, which has lost two out of six games.
Falcons drew first blood scoring four unanswered points before Power found their rhythm to even the score. Sam Obol’s 12 points capped a 21-16 second quarter surge that saw Falcons hold a 36-38 halftime lead.
In the women’s league, champions Lady Bucks fought from down to edge out MUK-Sparks 53-47 in a thrilling tie. Judith Akoth and Frances Nabulobi scored 14 points apiece for Bucks as they overcame a 12-10 first quarter deficit to triumph.
Yello Max standings
P W L Pts
Falcons 6 5 1 11
Warriors 6 4 2 10
Marines 6 4 2 10
Power 6 4 2 10
Rhinos 6 2 4 8
Miracle 6 2 4 8
Najja High 6 2 4 8
KIU 6 1 5 7
Falcons 62 Power 53
Lady Bucks 53 Sparks 47
Second division
UCU 101 MUK Youth 33
K. Riders 62 Rocks 57
POWERED by Henry Malinga, Falcons are headed back to the MTN basketball league playoffs for the eighth time in their history.
The reigning champions on Wednesday overcame rivals Sadolin Power 62-53 at the YMCA courts, Wandegeya.
Malinga contributed 22 points, four blocks and a dunk as Falcons triumphed over Sadolin Power 62-53, which has lost two out of six games.
Falcons drew first blood scoring four unanswered points before Power found their rhythm to even the score. Sam Obol’s 12 points capped a 21-16 second quarter surge that saw Falcons hold a 36-38 halftime lead.
In the women’s league, champions Lady Bucks fought from down to edge out MUK-Sparks 53-47 in a thrilling tie. Judith Akoth and Frances Nabulobi scored 14 points apiece for Bucks as they overcame a 12-10 first quarter deficit to triumph.
Yello Max standings
P W L Pts
Falcons 6 5 1 11
Warriors 6 4 2 10
Marines 6 4 2 10
Power 6 4 2 10
Rhinos 6 2 4 8
Miracle 6 2 4 8
Najja High 6 2 4 8
KIU 6 1 5 7