The 2026 FUBA Division One will tip-off this weekend and one of the key quarterfinal games will be the duel between the JT Junior Lady Jaguars and MUBS Lady Jills. These were the number four and five seed with only a single win separating them.

What is at stake?

Both the Lady Jills and the Junior Lady Jaguars missed out on the semifinals in 2025. This time around, one of them will be advancing and fighting for NBL promotion. As thus, this is a very big game for both teams.

Season record

MUBS Lady Jills finished as the number 5 seed with a 13-9 record. On the other hand, The Junior lady Jaguars had a 14-8 record. However, when these 2 sides met during the regular season, The Junior Lady Jaguars won both encounters.

They won game one 40-39 and 60-57 was the score in game two. The Jaguars had 0 bench points in game one but Joan Baigulanira, Immaculate Namusooke and Maria Bikufa scored 34 of the team’s 40 points.

Game two was decided in overtime and once again the Jaguars trio combined for 39 points. This time round, Amy Chan Grace featured and registered a 12 points and 11 rebounds double-double.

Racheal Among, Grace Bangirana and Martha Bagaya combined for 41 points for Lady Jills in round two. Doreen Atukunda and Stella Nabiryo were a force on the glass and the duo picked a staggering 38 rebounds.

Players to watch

Amy Chan Grace, Immaculate Namusooke, Maria Bikufa and Joan Baigulanira are the key players for the Junior Lady Jaguars. The quartet have been the engine of the kira side. MUBS Lady jills has a number of players who do different roles. Doreen Atukunda has been a menace when it comes to picking rebounds. Racheal Among and Grace Bangirana will also be used a lot on offense.

The teams shall face off on Saturday and Sunday for games one and two. Both games shall be played at the Hamz Stadium in Naguru and they shall tip-off at 6:00pm.