Basketball in Africa

Stanbic Warriors 73-92 Ndejje Univ. Angels
After dropping five successive league games, Ndejje Angels returned to winning ways in style.
The university out fit blew out two-time champions, Stanbic Warriors 92-73 on Wednesday night at YMCA.
Micheal Otieno tormented Warriors with season high 36 points, connecting 11-of-16 from the floor with four from down town. The guard also handed out nine helpers on the big night.
“We keep talking about the mental side of the game and we needed strong finishes to games and we did that today” Ndejje’s coach, Chris Kyambadde said after the triumph.
Ndejje started the game game their traditional way – strong and took the opening quarter 19-17 before exploding for 26 in the second to go into halftime up 45-34 and did not look back.
“We were not weak in the game we were playing but weak in holding on to our leads. We have been working on those scenarios in practice  and the players are trying to respond  and responded in a big way today”  Kyambadde said.
Jonah Otim who knocked down 6-of-11 from distance contributed 24 points for Angels (3-5). Brian Ssentongo and Brian Odur chipped in with 16 and 11 points respectively.
The loss was Warriors’ fourth and the team is yet to win against their match having already lost to Power, Falcons, City Oilers and now Ndejje.
Warriors’ coach, Gad Eteu couldn't hide his disappointment with the player’s attitude on the night.
“There is nothing i can do about the players’ attitude” he said.
Sam Gombya scored 19 points and picked 14 rebounds to pace Warriors. Josh Johnson contributed 13 points on his debut and Mark Opio had 11 points.