The Magic Stormers registered their first victory of the season after defeating a resilient Angels side, 54-44.

The Stormers had lost their opening games of the season against the defending Champions, JKL Lady Dolphins and they needed a victory in this game.

Read more: JKL defeats Magic Stormers to register first win.

Angels had won their previous games against Nkumba and sought to build on that.

Read more: Angels defeat Nkumba Lady Marines

However, the offensive problems that Angels have faced since the start of the season were on display in the first half.

They scored a total of 20 points with a total of 33 field goal attempts.

The Magic Stormers had 43 field goal attempts, 10 more than Angels, and despite only scoring 11, they led the game 31-20 at halftime.

The situation became worse for Angels in the third quarter.

They had just 10 field goal attempts, scoring 2. On the other hand, Magic Stormers had 24 attempts and once again, their conversion rate was low.

They scored just 5 but at the end of the quarter, they had amassed a comfortable 17-point lead.

Angels looked more composed and determined offensively and defensively in the fourth quarter.

They scored 11 points in the first 5 minutes and cut the deficit to 8 points with under 5 minutes to go.

However, the Stormers managed to hold them off to take home a 54-44 victory.

Match Stats

Magic Stormers

Namugala Jesca 12 pts, 2 reb, 3 ast, 5 stl

Ruth Nambirige 15 reb, 2 pts, 2 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk

Christine Nakito 15 reb, 2 pts, 3 ast, 4 stl

Angels

Martha Patience Likicho 13 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 5 stl

Caroline Nakato 12 pts, 8 reb, 4 stl

Match Facts

Ruth Sandra Nambirige has now registered 15+ rebounds in back-to-back games.

Martha Likicho is the only Angels player to have scored 10+ points in back-to-back games.

For the first time in a game, teammates (duo) have registered 15+ rebounds in a game (Ruth Nambirige and Christine Nakito)

Angels now have a 1-3 record and they will be backed in action on Wednesday 9th April as they face Nabisunsa.

Magic Stormers won their first game of the season and now have a 1-1 record.

They take on Nabisunsa next on Sunday 6th April at the Lugogo Indoor Arena.