KCCA Leopards crumble against KIU Rangers

The KCCA Leopards suffered a series of defeats, with their recent loss against KIU Rangers marking a significant setback. Despite a victory in their final regular season game, the team’s offensive and defensive performance has been lackluster. In preparation for the playoffs, the team held a lengthy meeting, aiming to address their challenges.

2bob Sports

July 1, 2024

2–3 minutes

KCCA Leopards, Kiu Rangers, National Basketball League, YMCA Lady Hamstars

The question on everyone’s mind is, how can a team that was so good become so horrible in a short spell.

The KCCA Leopards lost yet another game against a ‘big side’ and this time around, the KIU Rangers were the ones delivering the beating.

The Leopards were vulnerable from the tip-off and after the first quarter, they trailed by 11 points.

They steadied the ship a bit in the second quarter and it was an 8-point KIU Rangers lead at halftime.

With the scores relatively close, many thought the Leopards could make a run in the third quarter but the situation went from bad, worse then worst very quickly.

The Leopards offense couldn’t fire anymore as they scored just 9 points while the Rangers were just getting started.

The Kansanga side made 4 3-point shots and multiple quick transition points to make it a 23-point games heading into the final period.

Despite attempts to make a run, the KIU Rangers fizzled out any form of hope for the KCCA Leopards and the game finished 78:56.

Match Stats

KCCA Leopards

Margaret Bagaala 15 pts, 11 reb, 2 ast, 5 stl

Perus Nyamwenge 10 pts, 1 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl

KIU Rangers

Amaniyo Mary 19 pts, 12 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk

Ines Kanyamuneza 16 pts, 4 reb, 7 ast

Fildauce Namulema 12 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl

The Leopards returned to action on Sunday against YMCA Lady Hamstars and they managed to get a 75:49 victory on their final game of the regular season.

Margaret Bagaala scored 20 points while Perus Nyamwenge and Moreen Amoding each scored 11 points.

Talking points

The Leopards have been very poor more so defensively and they look a like of what they were in the first round.

The offense has also been affected more so against the top 5 sides and in order to have a chance, the Leopards need to regroup and figure things out.

On Sunday after the win against YMCA, the KCCA Leopards held a meeting that spanned over 3 hours. The people present were Moreen Amoding, Asinah Kabendela, Leanne Nalunkuma, Sherinah Mwenyango, Ruth Atuheire, Perus Nyamwenge, Susan Rebecca Aanyu, Margaret Bagaala, Uwineza Ninette and Nadir Sulan Peter. Their coach Rogers Serunyigo was also in attendance and it is said that the team discussed several topics to help them become better ahead of the Playoffs.