The Oilers were inspired by an impressive display from James Okello, who managed a double double of 21 points and 11 rebounds. He added five (5) assists to his name.
Reigning champions City Oilers wrapped the first round of the 2024 National Basketball League season with an emphatic 80-56 victory over UCU Canons on Monday at the YMCA Court, Wandegeya.
After 11 first round matches, the nine-time NBL winners have won a massive ten games, losing just one (to Nam Blazers) in the process.
On the evening at YMCA, UCU Canons put up proper competition in the opening to quarters, before terribly falling in the second half.
The Oilers were inspired by an impressive display from James Okello, who managed a double double of 21 points and 11 rebounds. He added five (5) assists to his name.
18:08 - 01.04.2024
STARS ABROAD She Cranes stars shine in Round 7 of the UK Netball Super League
Nuba featured and excelled as her side Loughborough Lightning made light work of Strathclyde Sirens, beating them 72-36 at Sports Halls, Emirates.
Three other stars including Tonny Drilleba (14), Titus Lual (11) and Rogers Dauna (10) all put up double digits for the evening's victors.
On the other hand, for the Canons, Joel Kayiira shot 11 points and 10 rebounds, with Peter Sifuma supplementing with 11 points in a losing effort.
11:34 - 01.04.2024
ATHLETICS How much Jacob Kiplimo earned after defending the World Cross Country Championships
And, according to World Athletics, Kiplimo's gold attracted USD 30,000, which translates to approximately Shs 116 million.
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UCU Canons 56-80 City Oilers