The UPDF Tomahawks are on a roll after securing a 63-51 victory over the UCU Canons.
The UPDF Tomahawks are on a roll after securing a 63-51 victory over the UCU Canons.
This win marks the second consecutive victory for the Tomahawks after suffering three straight losses.
Arthur Wanyoto was the standout performer for the Tomahawks, scoring a team-high of 23 points and grabbing 5 rebounds, along with 2 steals.
Jafar Remo also contributed significantly to the victory, scoring 11 points and securing 7 rebounds for his team.
In this game, UPDF performed significantly better in their three-point shooting with a 28%(9/32) conversion rate, which is more than they had achieved in the entire season combined.
Another key factor in the victory was their limited turnovers, with only 11 for the game compared to the Canons' 26 turnovers.
Despite the loss, Jimmy Otim was the star performer for the Canons, scoring a game-high 27 points, along with 6 rebounds and 2 steals.
However, no other player from the Canon's team managed to score in double digits, which is credit to the Tomahawks' impressive defense.
The Canons' next game will be against the struggling JKL Dolphins, and a win will be crucial in catching up with the rest of the chasing pack.
If they can maintain their current momentum, the Tomahawks have a good chance of securing a third consecutive victory when they face the Rezlife Saints next.