The JKL Lady Dolphins defeated Magic Stormers 65-48 to secure their first victory in the 2024 NBL season.

The 4-time champions were upset in their season opener after having fallen to the JT Lady Jaguars and they sought to make amends.

In their way was a Magic Stormers who hadn’t played a game this season.

After the first quarter, JKL Lady the game 21-14 but they sealed the game in the second.

Magic Stormers scored just 2 points in the second quarter and JKL scored 15 to make it a 20-point lead at halftime.

Despite a much better outing in the second half, the Magic Stormers were stuck in a deep hole and a 20-point comeback against the Lady Dolphins was near impossible.

JKL went on to win the game 65-48.

Match Stats

JKL Lady Dolphins

Tamasha Nsubuga 16 pts, 3 stl

Hope Akello 12 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast, 5 stl

Becky Longom 8 pts, 8 reb, 3 stl, 3 blk

Magic Stormers

Daphine Adong 14 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast, 4 stl

Ruth Nambirige 10 pts, 17 reb, 3 ast, 4 stl, 2 blk

Nakalembe Martha 8 pts

Match Facts

Magic Stormers’ 2 points in the second quarter were the lowest scored in a quarter this season.

Ruth Nambirige with her 17 rebounds tied the record for most Rebounds in a game this season.

JKL Lady Dolphins has a 1-1 record and will be back in action on 11th April as they face the UCU Lady Canons.

The Magic Stormers were in action for the first time this season and lost their game.

They shall face the Angels next on Wednesday 2nd April.