21 May 2007
UGANDA : Miracle upsets KIU
By Gloria Kyomugisha
Men
Miracle 64 KIU 58
Canons 50 M. Falcons 45
Marines 67 S. Power 66
Women
Chélenge 47 L. Bucks 36
Leopards 42 K. Rangers 36
M. Cubs 38 Nabisunsa 36
MIRACLE upset title favourities Kampala International University (KIU) 64-58 in the national basketball league at the YMCA court, Saturday.
But Miracle had to contend with the determined challenge of KIU to secure their third win in five matches. The defeat was KIU's first in five matches.
Ben Komakech was the day's hero with 21 points, including two last minute lay-ups, which gave the Rubaga-based Miracle the hard-earned victory.
Men
Miracle 64 KIU 58
Canons 50 M. Falcons 45
Marines 67 S. Power 66
Women
Chélenge 47 L. Bucks 36
Leopards 42 K. Rangers 36
M. Cubs 38 Nabisunsa 36
MIRACLE upset title favourities Kampala International University (KIU) 64-58 in the national basketball league at the YMCA court, Saturday.
But Miracle had to contend with the determined challenge of KIU to secure their third win in five matches. The defeat was KIU's first in five matches.
Ben Komakech was the day's hero with 21 points, including two last minute lay-ups, which gave the Rubaga-based Miracle the hard-earned victory.