UCU Lady Canons sweep Magic Stormers to advance to the semifinals

The UCU Lady Canons advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 National Basketball League after defeating the Magic Stormers 58:68 in game 2 to complete the sweep.

The Stormers came into the game with a mission to win and force game 3 but their opponents, the Lady Canons had the better start to the game.

After the first quarter, the Lady Canons led 18:15 and in the second, they increased their superiority, won it 23-12 and took a 14-point lead into the halftime break.

Just like in their previous 2 meetings, the Magic Stormers turned up their defense in the third quarter. They made a 7:0 run and the Lady Canons Coach Nick quickly called a timeout.

The Lady Canons did not score a point for the first 5:30 minutes in the quarter and in that time, they registered 9 turnovers.

However, they regrouped and got themselves back on track and they also managed to limit the Magic Stormers from scoring.

The Magic Stormers started the fourth quarter strongly as they scored 7 unanswered points to bring the game within 6 points.

A lot of errors and missed opportunities then ensued as neither team scored for over 2 minutes but in the end, the Lady Canons managed to squeeze pass the Stormers and secure the victory.

Match Stats

UCU Lady Canons

Hajara Najjuko 12 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast

Aziida Nabayunga 16 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast, 3 stl

Tracy Namugosa 10 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 4 stl

Magic Stormers

Kur Ajah 14 pts, 9 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl

Christine Nakito 14 pts, 16 reb, 6 stl

Zainah Angella Lokwameri 7 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl

Special mentions

Matrina Anyango had a very big impact of the bench. She scored 7 points, picked 9 rebounds, a steal, block and an assist in the 18 minutes that she played.

Millicent Otieno also knocked down 3 big 3-point shots that helped the Lady Canons significantly.

The UCU Lady Canons will take on the KIU Rangers in the semifinals.