Mercy Batamuliza become the first player (women) to register a triple double in the 2026 NBL as the JT Lady Jaguars eased past the KIU Rangers, 66-40 at the Rezlife Park in Lubowa.

Batamuliza registered 16 points, 17 rebounds and a massive 11 steals to help the table leaders.

The JT Jaguars have been on a roll this season and they were expected to stroll past the KIU Rangers, whose performances have been poor for the large part of the season.

However, this turned out not to be the case as the Rangers put up some resistance although it was short lived.

After the first quarter, the Lady Jaguars led the game 19-13 but tables turned around in the second.

KIU outscored JT 17-10 in the second quarter to take the lead, 30-29 at the halftime break.

In the second half, the JT Lady Jaguars showed who they are. They limited the Rangers to just 10 points in 20 minutes and 16 turnovers.

On tbe other hand, the Lady Jaguars scored 37 points with 16 being points from turnovers.

In the end, it was a 26-point victory although most of the work was done in the second half.

Batamuliza was a key difference make in the second half and she took over. She had 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 steals in the second half alone.

Player Stats

JT Lady Jaguars

Mercy Batamuliza 16 pts, 17 reb, 11 stl

Mary Priscillar Nambogo 15 pts

Sarah Ageno 12 pts, 8 reb, 7 ast

Maimuna Nabbosa 12 pts, 3 reb

KIU Rangers

Sharon Kirabo 11 pts, 10 reb, 3 ast

Ines Kanyamuneza 10 pts, 5 reb

Facts

Mercy Batamuliza is the first player (women) to register a triple double in the 2026 NBL season.

The JT Lady Jaguars have a 19-2 record and are on course to clinching the number one seed. They will face Nabisunsa in their final game of the season.

The KIU Rangers have a 9-12 record and will take on the Magic Stormers in their final game of the season and a playoff spots is not yet guaranteed for them.

KIU Rangers, JKl Lady Dolphins, Pearl Queens, Victoria She Crocs, UPDF Lady Tomahawks all have a chance to make the playoffs.