Watoto had a stellar third quarter performance in game 5 of the 2026 Division One. They outscored the KIU Titans 23-8 in that quarter and went on to win the game 65-50. They now lead the series 3-2.

In game 4, the KIU Titans had won 69-60 and needed to win game 5 in order to gain significant momentum and take an advantage. However, they started off slow.

After about 7 minutes, KIU had scored just 4 points to Watoto’s 12 but they took over for the remainder of the quarter. After the opening period, Watoto led 14-13.

In the second quarter, KIU took over. They made an 11-2 run to take an 8-point lead and all looked to be going accordingly. At the halftime break, they led 30-25.

The game then turned around in the final 3 minutes of the third quarter. With 3 minutes left in the third, KIU led 38-32 but what followed was unprecedented. Watoto scored 16 unanswered points to take a 10-point lead.

In this period, they made 6 of 7 field goals while KIU made 4 turnovers, an unsportsmanlike foul and misses.

Watoto was on a mission to protect their lead in the fourth quarter. James Osinde took over. He calmed the game down and scored 4 very crucial points. Fortunate Kamugisha also scored big baskets and for everything KIU did, they never look like they could turn the game around.

Top Performers

Fortunate Kamugisha led all scorers with 19 points. He added 5 rebounds, 5 asssits and a staggering 7 steals.

Victor Makmot registered a double-double as he finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals.

James Osinde controlled the game and scored some crucial baskets. He had 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.

Daniel Odokonyero registered a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Kasse Kakuru had 13 points.

Game 6

Watoto leads the series 3-2 and are a win away from the championship. The KIU Titans must win the next game in order to force a decisive game 7. The 2 teams will meet again on Sunday 1st November for game 6.