The Rezlife Saints swept the Miracle Eagles in the quarter-finals of the 2024 FUBA Division One and are now 2 games away from returning the NBL.

The Saints won game one in dominant fashion 62-48 but in game 2, the Eagles left everything on the court but fell short 68-64.

Acinbai Apugi Takpinyi had a monster performance in game one with 27 points, 28 rebounds, 3 assists, 2  steals and a block.

In game 2, he showed up again with 19 points, 22 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks.

Facts

Apugi accounted for 20/49, 40.8% of the Rezlife Saints’ made field goals in the 2 games.

The Saints shot just 7/36, 19% from the 3-point line.

Rezlife will face UPDF Tomahawks in the Semifinals and with each of these eager to go back to the NBL, this fixture is much bigger than the game 3 between Nkumba and UPDF.

The semifinals tip on Saturday at ABJA Parks and the two sides shall be in action at 2:00 pm.

Game two shall take place on Sunday at the Lugogo Indoor Arena with the fixture tipping off at 5:00 pm.