The JKL Dolphins shocked the JT Jaguars, handing them a 57-51 defeat at the YMCA on Saturday 21st.

The Dolphins have struggled a lot this season having registered only 4 wins in the first round.

During the first round when the 2 sides met, the Dolphins came so close but the Jaguars had the last laugh.

However, that was a sign for the Dolphins that they are not far away and this time around, they were able to complete the mission.

JKL made a 14-0 run to take a 12-point lea with less than 4 minutes left.

However, they scored nothing in the remainder of the quarter and Were Mark buried 2 triples to make it a 4-point game.

Once again, JKL increased their lead to 12 points in the second quarter with 4 minutes left.

Just like in the first quarter, they scored 0 in the remainder of the quarter and JT made a 9-0 run to cut it to 3 points at the halftime break.

The third quarter started off really bad offensively for both teams.

There was only total of 5 points scored in the first 5 minutes and all were by the Jaguars.

The final 2 minutes was also bad offensively, as only 2 points were scored, by the Jaguars.

This gave them a 2-point lead ahead of the fourth quarter.

JKL got off to a great start to start the fourth quarter. They scored 7 unanswered points to take a 5-point lead.

The Jaguars only had 2 spells were they scored, 2 in each spell.

However, their fourth quarter was marred with turnovers, and they had a spell where they made 3 turnovers on consecutive possessions.

They also scored 0 points in the final 2:30 and JKL closed the game with a 6-0 run.

Match Stats

JKL Dolphins

Haron Alinaitwe 15 pts

Noel Solomon Yamodo 17 pts, 4 reb, 8 ast, 1 stl

Elvis Mpeti 6 pts, 14 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

Kenneth Mesho 4 pts, 13 reb, 3 ast

JT Jaguars

Peter Sifuma 12 pts, 19 reb, 2 blk

Were Mark 9 pts

Chuma Fadhili 11 reb, 5 pts, 2 ast

The JT Jaguars have lost their 6th game of the season and have a 10-6 record.

They face the Victoria Crocs on Wednesday 25th at Lugogo.

The JKL Dolphins have won their 6th game of the season and this puts them in a much safe place away from relegation. T

They take on UCU Canons next on Sunday 22nd at Lugogo.