Achomo Lucky and Meghan Mukulu scored the most crucial points in clutch time to help Seeta High win game 3 of the Division One Finals.  The duo scored the final 11 points of Seeta High in their 53-51 win against Kampala University. This victory helped Seeta to avoid going down 0-3 and the series is now 2-1.

In the opening 2 games of the series, Kampala University won 48-43 and 53-47 respectively. They led the series 2-0 and were on a mission to make it 3-0. However, Seeta High had other ideas.

Akinyi first quarter

Seeta High led the game 11-7 after the first quarter. Bilha Akinyi scored 9 of the 11 points and she was the engine of the team.

Kampala University turn around

The second quarter was the complete opposite of what had been witnessed in the first. Kampala university turned up and scored 18 points to Seeta’s 9. As thus, they led the game 25-20 at the halftime break.

Band for band third quarter

Kampala University opened the quarter with a triple from Musundi and a Betty Nassanga layup to make it a 10-point game. From this point onwards, the teams went band for band. Christine Namyalo caught fire and made 3 three points shots. She had 13 points in the quarter. Bilha Akinyi also buried 2 triples and had 7 points. Kampala University managed to stay ahead in the game as they scored a number of 2-point shot attempts. At the end of the quarter, they still led the game, 43-40.

Dramatic crunch time

With 5 minutes left, Kampala University led 46-42. Seeta high then made an 8-0 run to take a 4-point lead with 2 minutes left. Victoria Nalwanga came up with a huge 3 and Musundi made a layup to give the University side a 1-point lead. Immediately after, Achomo Lucky responded to give Seeta high the lead with over a minute left. Kampala University never scored again and Seeta went on to win 53-51.

In those final 5 minutes, Achomo Lucky scored 6 points and 1 assist. Meghan Mukulu scored 5 points and made 2 assists.

Top Performers

Christine Namyalo led Seeta High in scoring with 18 points. she added 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Bilha Akinyi played the entire game and had 16 points, 6 steals, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Achomo Lucky registered a double-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists. Meghan Mukulu scored 5 points but they all came in clutch time.

Rose Musundi scored a team-high 16 points plus 8 rebounds. Tasha Goi Akima had 12 points and 3 rebounds while Gloria Ayaa registered a staggering 25 rebounds plus 6 points.

Game 4

Kampala University lead the series 2-1. One of the things they wouldn’t want is for Seeta High to gather steam. Remember, Seeta missed services of their key player, Stephanie Kristine in game 2 and 3. If she returns, perhaps she could be very influential.

Game 4 will be played on Wednesday 21st at YMCA. It shall tipoff at 6pm.