Berkley overcame Watoto, 74-70, in game two of the semifinals to take a 2-0 lead in the series. This game was decided in overtime but it is safe to say that Watoto handed Berkley the win.

With about 15 second left in the fourth quarter, Watoto led the game by 3 points. Elijah Nsereko was sent to the free throw line and all he had to do was to make 1. Unfortunately for him, he was unable to make any. What happened was the end for Watoto.

Berkley managed to secure the defensive rebound and advanced the ball very quickly. Jovani Malesh was found and he shot an unreal three to tie the game. This was one of those very unexpected shots and it was as though a bullet to Watoto’s head.

The game went into overtime and Berkley managed to win 74-70. Berkley won this game because of the second chance points that they got. Duot Ajang secured 2 offensive rebounds and scored on both those occasions deep in overtime. That was what finished off Watoto.

Coming into game two, Berkley had won game one 57-55. That game was dramatic because Berkley led by 15 points in the fourth quarter but Watoto leveled it. However, with thr final attempt of the game, Berkley scored win the game. Watoto wanted to make sure that history doesn’t repeat itself in game two.

Berkley led the game 20-16 after the first quarter. In the second, Watoto had the edge but it was Berkley who led 33-31 at the halftime break.

In the third quarter, Watoto took the lead but Berkley made a 17-4 run to take a 9-point lead into the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter was similar to what happened in game one. Berkley lost their grip on the game and Watoto took control. They made 17-4 run to take a 5-point lead with less than 1 minute to go. Duot Ajang then scored a big jumper before the magical shot by Jovani.

Top Performers

Richard Anyunva had another spectacular performance as he registered 21 points, 17 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks.  Duot Ajang also came up huge with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks. Caesar Adoke registered 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 steals.

Omara Emmanuel led Watoto in scoring and rebounding. He finished with 18 points, 14 rebounds and 3 steals. Elijah Nsereko made 12 points plus 4 steals. Victor Makmot also had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds while Sydney Walusimbi made 10 points.

A lot of the line in game three

Berkley is one game away from advancing while Watoto is on the verge of elimination. The two teams meet for game three on Sunday October 4, 2026 at Hamz Stadium. This is expected to be an even more dramatic game from the first two.