The Rezlife Saints returned to winning ways after their 84-59 victory against the KIU Titans on Wednesday 23rd at Abja Park.

The Saints came into this game on the back of a comeback defeat against the JKL Dolphins and they needed to update their winning column.

The first quarter was a close one, 18-16 with the Saints in the lead but all changed in the second.

KIU Titans was blown out 29-8 in the second quarter and the Saints took a 23-point lead into the halftime break.

The Titans scored just 1 field goal and missed 5 of 8 free throws in the quarter.

Rezlife had a 16-0 run in the quarter and scored 5 3-point shots in the second period alone.

Daniel Odonkyero scored 15 points in the second half for KIU while Demasio Bona Bang added 10 in that same time.

Despite their improved performance in the second half, Rezlife still outscored scored them 27-25 and went on to win the game 84-59.

Joshua Maiba of the Rezlife Saints surrounded by KIU Titans players
Joshua Maiba of the Rezlife Saints surrounded by KIU Titans players 📸 Rezlife Saints media

Match Stats

Rezlife Saints

Leonardo Gilabi 12 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast

Akena Deo 8 pts, 8 reb

Francis Kasinde 11 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast

KIU Titans

Daniel Odonkyero 22 pts, 8 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl

Demasio Bona Bang 12 pts, 3 reb

Ambrose Olum 7 pts, 7 reb, 2 ast

Rezlife Saints have played the most games in the season (9) and have a 5-4 record.

They return to action on Sunday the 27th against the JT Jaguars at Lugogo.

The KIU Titans are winless in all their 6 games this season.

They will be back in action this weekend with back-to-back games: Against the City Oilers on Saturday at UCU and Sommet on Sunday at Lugogo.

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