The biggest shock of the 2026 FUBA Division One playoffs happened as Seeta High swept the Nkumba Lady Marines on the quarterfinals. This was highly unexpected as the Lady Marines are a far experienced side and defeated Seeta twice during the regular season.

Coming into game two, Seeta High had won game one 72-61 just the day before. Game two was a must win for the University side in order to keep their season alive. However, it wasn’t going to be easy. The Lady Marines had to make sure they limit the Seeta High dangerous quartet but they never did.

In the opening quarter, the game was low scoring and Seeta high led 9-7. Both teams scored 19 in the second period to make it 28-26 at the halftime break.

Seeta High pulled away in the third period. They outscored Nkumba 13-7 and took an 8-point lead into the fourth quarter. In the minute or so of the fourth, Nkumba had scored 9 points and the game was tied. The momentum was heavily in their favor and Seeta High had their backs against the wall.

Shortly after, Nkumba took the lead but Seeta High responded with a 6-0 run to take a 4-point lead. The finals minutes were very tense. Seeta was in the lead but Nkumba was just behind them. Whenver Seeta scored, Nkumba sscored and with about 1:30 left in the game, Seeta led by 4 points and they managed to see it out. In the end they won 61-58 to win the series 2-0 and advance to the quarterfinals.

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Top performers

Ssengendo Mary Hazel, who had missed game one, registered a game high 17 points and 10 rebounds. Mellisa Kyazze Namboowa had 16 points and 6 rebounds while Laker Melinda and Precious Apio each had 8 points.

Seeta High had 4players in double digits. Moureen Lamwaka registered a 12 points and 13 rebounds double-double. Bilha Akinyi had 17 points while Achomo Lucky and Christine Namyalo scored 13 and 10 points respectively.

What next?

The Nkumba lady Marines’ season has come to an end. Their next step will be to prepare for the 2027 season. On the other hand, Seeta High has advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time. They will be facing the winner between the Makerere Sparks and St Cyprian. That series is tied at 1-1.