In the final 10 seconds of the game, the hearts of Nabisunsa players, fans, coaches and well wishers  had left them momentarily after Kur Ajah attempted a lay up that would have given the Magic Stormers the win.

Nabisunsa led by 3 with 14 seconds but Christine Nakito made it a 1-point game after picking up an offensive rebound and scoring.

A few seconds later, Nabisunsa made a turnover and Kur Ajah had a chance to finish off the game but fortunately for Nabisunsa, the ball hit the rim and out it went.

“I’m still shaking” this is what Sarah Namale a player of Nabisunsa said 5 minutes after the game and it goes on to show you how much adrenaline the players had in the final moments of the game.

Nabisunsa came into the game with a mission to win and survive relegation having done the most important part of thr job the day before as they defeated YMCA Lady Hamstars.

The Magic Stormers led 13:11 after the first quarter but Nabisunsa engaged another gear in the second quarter, taking it 21:10 and leading the game 32:23 at halftime.

In the first 3 minutes of the third period,  Magic Stormers made a 9:2 run and it was a 2-point game, and the momentum on their side.

Nabisunsa steadied their ship and closed out the quarter with 14:3 run to extend the lead further to 13 points.

The Stormers were standing on business in the fourth quarter and Nabisunsa were fighting for their lives.

The Stormers made it a 4-point game and panic was already setting in for Nabisunsa.

In the final 2 minutes, the Stormers made a 7:0 run and they trailed by 1 point with 39 second left.

Sarah Namale scored what would be the most important basket for Nabisunsa to take their lead back to 3 points with 39 seconds left.

The final seconds were dramatic, Christine Nakito made it a 1-point game, Nabisunsa made a turnover and Kur Ajah missed the potential game winner.

Sarah Namale put up an incredible performance as she led in rebounds and also blocks.

Game Stats

Nabisunsa

Keturah Joy Auma 11 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl

Mpoza Abigail 16 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl

Sarah Namale 12 pts, 17 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl, 2 blk

Magic Stormers

Kur Ajah 16 pts, 17 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl

Christine Nakito 9 pts, 17 reb, 1 ast, 7 stl

Daphine Adong 11 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl

Facts

With this victory, Nabisunsa survive and YMCA Lady Hamstars got relegated.

Sarah Namale and Martha Bagaya might have played their finals games for Nabisunsa as they are in Senior Six.