The UMU Flames put up a good second half performance as they came from down 10 points to defeat the Tropical Royals 63-55 on Sunday 18th at Hamz Stadium.

UMU came into this game as the favorites, having won 3 straight and they led the game 16-12 after the first quarter.

However, in the second quarter, the situation turned around.

The Royals knocked down 5 3-point shots and led by as many as 10 points although UMU cut it down to 5 as the half winded down.

In the third quarter, UMU took a hold of the game.

They made a 15-2 run and led by as many as 8 points and most importantly, they had the momentum.

It was a uphill task for Tropical to get back in the game and after scoring just 1 point in the first 2 minutes, it looked even harder despite being close.

UMU made a couple of baskets in transition and they always kept an arms distance between them and the Tropical Royals.

In the ends, they managed to win 63-55 to secure their fourth victory of the season.

Match Stats

UMU Flames

Joshua Duallo 14 pts, 16 reb, 4 stl, 3 blk

John Otuko 12 pts, 4 reb

Torach Brian 16 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl

Tropical Royals

Allan Nandala 17 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast, 1 blk, 1 stl

Charles Ochero 5 pts, 11 reb, 2 ast, 2 blk

Joel Jerome 7 pts, 10 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

The Tropical Royals have lost back-to-back games and have a 1-2 record.

They have back-to-back games the following game week: Against Ihoops on Saturday 24th at UCU Kampala Campus and Ndejje Angels on Sunday at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.

UMU Flames are flying as they have won all their 4 games so far.

They will also have 2 games in the upcoming game week.

The lames take on Charging Rhino on Saturday 24th at UCU and the Nkumba Marines on Sunday at Hamz Stadium Nakivubo.

Other Results

Charging Rhino 51-61 Entebbe Knight Riders

Miracle Eagles 57-54 Nkumba Marines

UPDF Tomahawks 55-33 Diamonds in the Sun

Ndejje Angels 52-52 Ihoops