The JT Jaguars were the architects of their own 78-51 blowout against the KIU Titans as they kept making the same mistakes over and over which cost them heavily.

The JT Jaguars led 19-16 after the first quarter and a for moment, some fans thought there could be a repeat of Sunday, as the KIU Titans had lost to the KCCA Panthers but all those thoughts were sent down the drain in the second quarter.

The KIU Titans defense became much more aggressive forcing the Jaguars into mistakes. The Jaguars recorded 10 turnovers in the second quarter, and just 6 points, 2 coming from the Free throw line.

In the final 6 minutes of the quarter, the Jaguars had only 6 attempts and none dropped.

The Titans started the third quarter with an 11-2 run and extended their lead to 17 points. By the end of the quarter, the game was 50-35, and the momentum very much with the Titans.

The fourth quarter was one of the easiest quarters the KIU Titans have played this season and this was solely because of how the Jaguars went about their business.

The pressure defense at the half-court was in full swing and the Jaguars couldn’t figure out a way to continuously beat it. As a result, the Titans forced turnovers and within seconds, made a basket. They also made an 11-0 run to make it a 25-point game and seal the victory with 3:30 left.

Talking points

KIU Defense/ Jaguars turnovers

The Jaguars point guard spent a lot of time dribbling the ball and eating so much of the shot clock. The KIU Titans were able to identify that and apply aggressive defensive on him which resulted into turnovers. In the space of 13 seconds, Joel Lukoji managed to score 2 quick baskets in the same fashion, apply pressure on Duncan, get the turnover and the easy 2.

The KIU Titans were rewarded heavily with 21 points from turnovers and all that zeros down to how well they played defensively.

Bench contribution

The KIU Titans’ bench had there work cut out and they executed it perfectly.

In 19 minutes, Collins Kasujja made 14 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists and a game high 5 steals.

Denis Omara also made 3 huge 3-point shots and finished with 13 points.

The bench was responsible of 8 of the 10 3-point shots made for the Titans.

Match Stats

KIU Titans

Edgar Munaba 16 pts, 13 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl

Denis Omara 13 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl

Collins Kasujja 14 pts, 3 reb, 7 ast, 5 stl

JT Jaguars

Ian Lubwama 13 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast

Chuma Fadhili 7 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl

Benjamin Shango 10 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast

Were Mark 10 pts, 3 stl, 1 ast,

Match Facts

Edgar Munaba is the first KIU player to reach 100+ rebounds this season. He averages 12.9 RPG.

Chuma Fadhili is the first JT Jaguars player with 100+ rebounds this season. He averages 10.7 RPG.

Joel Lukoji is the first player this season with 50+ assists. He averages 6.6 APG.