Makerere Sparks faced defeat for the second time this season after falling 58-42 to the newly-formed Pearl Queens, on Saturday 17th at UCU Kampala Campus.

The Sparks came into this game with confidence of getting a positive result and for a moment, it seemed so.

Pearl Queens took the first quarter 16-15 and both teams had their runs.

The Queens opened the game with a 7-0 run but Makerere responded with an 8-0 run of their own and from their onwards, both teams were going toe-to-toe.

The Sparks’ elevated their defense in the second quarter and for a 4-minute spell, they limited Pearl Queens to 0 points and took a 7-point lead.

However, they relaxed and pearl Queens scored some big buckets to close the quarter and make it 29-27 heading into halftime.

In the second half, the Sparks crumbled offensively and could barely score.

They scored a total of 13 points in the entire half while Pearl Queens scored 31 to win the game 58-42.

Makerere forced Pearl Queens into 36 turnovers but only scored 26 points from turnovers.

Pearl Queens did a lot in cleaning the boards as they registered 84 rebounds to Makerere’s 51.

Match Stats

Makerere Sparks

Florence Simon Konga 14 pts, 5 reb

Mercy Ageno 15 reb, 9 pts

Pearl Queens

Cinderella Charity 18 pts 21 reb

Nyamwezi Daniela 11 pts, 7 reb

Pearl Queens have won all their 2 games to start the season and will be back in action on Sunday 18th as they take on Amazon Rhino at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.

The Makerere Sparks have a 2-2 record and they will be back in action on Sunday 18th as they face the YMCA Lady Hamstars at Hamz Stadium.

Others games of the day

Kibuli S.S 42-30 JT Junior

Legends 41-28 Amazon Rhino

Watoto 48-50 Kampala University