In the Men’s Division One semi-finals, there hasn’t much surprises as the number one seed, UMU  Flames, and number two  seed, UPDF Tomahawks, are up 2-0, in their respective series.

UMU Flames defeated the Nkumba Marines 75-68 in game one.

However,they stepped up in the fourth quarter and that helped them get over the line.

At the halftime break, Nkumba led the game 39-33.

In the fourth, UMU, led by Gatwech Kong and Joshua Duallo managed to turn things around.

UMU outscored Nkumba, 27-15, in the fourth quarter with 12 of those points coming off of Nkumba’s turnovers.

Gatwech Kong led in scoring with 25 points and 7 steals. Joshua Duallo contributed 16 points while Malok Marol had 9.

Steven Katabira scored 4 3-point shots and finished with 20 points.

William Dombai (11 pts, 8 reb), Adolf Asiimwe (12 pts) and Arop Mahol (10 pts) also scored double digits.

In game 2, UMU Flames started the game well and managed to secure an easy 71-58 victory.

After the first half, UMU led the game 43-25, and there were in a very comfortable spot.

Nkumba Marines tried to adjust in the second half but the deficit was too big for them to make a comeback.

Gatwech Kong once again came up hugesl with 16 point while Torach Brian scored 14 points in 18 minutes off the bench.

Joshua Duallo registered a double-double, 12 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists.

William Dombaai was limited to just 3 field goal attempts and he scored just 6 points plus 12 rebounds.

Aluma Rukubo and Highman Ssemakul scored 11 points each while Arop Mahol had 8 points and 9 rebounds.

The UPDF Tomahawks won game one 49-42 against Ihoops but there was drama allover.

Late in the fourth quarter, Ihoops led by one point and had a chance to extend their lead.

However, they missed 4 free throws in a row and Isaac Gai Jioka punished them with a triple to give UPDF the lead.

Ihoops once again went to the line but missed the 2 free throws and eventually extended their lead and went on to win.

Issac Gai Jioka led in scoring with 11 points and 6 rebounds while Musiime Collin had 8 points and 6 rebounds.

Rucekeri Salum scored 10 points and 6 rebounds while Edward Komaketch led in scoring with 11 points.

In game 2, UPDF sailed to victory after a dominant 73-52 victory.

Martin Janvier Baraka registered a double-double, 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Amos Mugisha also came up huge with 15 points and 3 rebounds.

Ihoops did not have anyone in double digits but Anthony Gbiatiko and Joshua Agaba each scored 8 points.

Game 3 and 4 will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday but there is a very high likelihood that both these series may not reach game 4.