Having lost game 3  from the free throw line with 1.6 seconds left in the game, the JKL Lady Dolphins will be looking to bounce back and close out the series.

The 3-time champions have been very dominant this season and many thought they’d cruise to the finals.

However, the JT lady Jaguars staged a comeback in the third quarter of game 3 and they went on to win, a game that ended in dramatic fashion.

Expectations

Mercy Batamuliza has averaged 17 rebounds and the Lady Dolphins do not seem to have a solution for than.

In game 3, she also added more points though many of them came from the free throw line.

Mercy is perhaps the biggest weapon for the Lady Jaguars and cutting off her rebounding is a key aspect that the JKL Lady Dolphins will be looking into.

The JT Lady Jaguars have also struggled with offense a lot but an area they can capitalize is Mercy. If she can convert more, she will be an even bigger problem for the Lady Dolphins.

The JKL Lady Dolphins started on a weaker foot in game 3 and they had to play catch up for a while. In game 4, starting strong will be one of the many things they will be looking to do.

Jane Asinde who has averaged 14.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in the 2 games she has played in the semifinals is expected to be back in the lineup for the Lady Dolphins.

HEAD TO HEAD

JKL Lady Dolphins 68:70 JT Lady Jaguars

JKL Lady Dolphins 71:47 JT Lady Jaguars

JKL Lady Dolphins 51:48 JT Lady Jaguars

JKL Lady Dolphins 55:54 JT Lady Jaguars

JKL Lady Dolphins 72:58 JT Lady Jaguars

Top Performers (3 games in semifinals)

JKL Lady Dolphins

1. Evelyne Nakiyinji 12 pts, 5 reb, 2.67 ast
2. Hope Akello 7.67 pts, 7.67 reb, 1.67 ast
3. Brenda Ekone 13.3 pts, 3.67 reb, 1.3 ast, 2 stl

JT Lady Jaguars

1. Mercy Batamuliza 9 pts, 17 reb, 1 ast
2. Sarah Ageno 12 pts, 7.67 reb, 1.67 ast, 1.3 stl
3. Brenda Kayaga 8 pts, 2 reb

Just like game 3, this is a must win game for the JT Lady Jaguars if they are to keep their season alive.

They JKL Lady Dolphins will be hoping to get the job done early in the game so as to avoid late drama, just like it was in game 3.

The teams play at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Friday 23rd at 7:00pm

Late drama as JT Lady Jaguars defeat JKL Lady Dolphins: NBL Semifinals