Makerere Sparks returned to winning ways after defeating the JT Junior Lady Jaguars 68-42 on Sunday 25th at Hamz Stadium.

The Sparks had a difficult game week 3, losing 58-42 and 32-45 to Pearl Queens and YMCA Lady Hamstars respectively.

They needed a response and they got it against the Junior Lady Jaguars.

Makerere limited JT to just 6 points in the first quarter while they scored 18.

Sparks scored 16 points in the first 4 minutes. This was their highest in such a span this season.

However, in the remainder of the quarter, their offense couldn’t convert and they scored just 2 points.

In the second quarter, Makerere once again scored 18 points and led the game 36-16 at halftime.

The JT Jaguars put up a much better fight in the second half as they improved their scoring from 16 to 26 in a half but Makerere was still the better side.

The Sparks went on to win the game 68-42, marking their third victory of the season.

Match Stats

Makerere Sparks

Afua Nabawanga 25 pts, 8 ast, 1 reb, 1 stl

Mercy Ageno 19 pts, 14 reb, 9 ast, 5 stl

Faridah Nakyanzi 7 pts, 3 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk

JT Junior Lady Jaguars

Joan Baigulanira 11 pts, 16 reb, 3 stl

Estaphania Oyella 9 pts, 12 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl

Makerere Sparks have returned to winning ways after facing back-to-back defeat and now have a 3-3 record.

They take on Kibuli S.S next on Saturday 31st at KIU Kansanga and Kampala University on Sunday 1st at Hamz Stadium.

The JT Junior Jaguars have lost all their 7 games so far and are still on a hunt for their first.

They face the Amazon Rhino next on the 31st at UCU Kampala Campus and Seeta High on Sunday 1st at Hamz Stadium.