Friday, May 1
•Pearl Queens Vs UPDF Lady Tomahawks – 3pm
•KCCA Leopards Vs Miracle Eaglets – 5pm
•Rezlife Saints Vs Victoria Crocs – 7pm
•JT Jaguars Vs UCU Canons – 9pm
Rezlife Saints will look to get their season back on track when they face Victoria Crocs in the National Basketball League on Friday at Lugogo.
The Saints have endured a poor start to the second round, losing both of their games against UCU Canons and City Oilers.
Their 70-55 defeat to the Oilers on Sunday served as revenge for the 10-time champions, who had earlier fallen 62-48 to the Saints in the final game of the first round.
However, in the return fixture, Rezlife Saints lacked the spark they showed in that earlier meeting, without taking much away from the Oilers.
Edrine Ekau was limited to just 11 points, while new signing Chris Omanye failed to score.
With several solid performers, including Hon Kwany, who is averaging 11 points and six rebounds, Rezlife Saints had looked like the strongest side outside of Nam Blazers and City Oilers in the division.
But their sluggish start to the second round has raised more questions than answers.
They defeated Victoria Crocs 75-59 in the first round, and it remains to be seen whether they can rediscover that form.
Victoria Crocs have won five and lost seven so far, and are currently on a three-game losing streak.
Coached by Roger Serunyigo, the Crocs opened their second round campaign with an 82-62 loss to UCU Canons on Wednesday.
Despite a competitive first quarter, a poor second period — which they lost 32-15 — proved costly, and they never recovered.
They struggled offensively, shooting just 5-for-33 from three-point range and missing 17 free throws.
Mark Ngoobi, Chuol Nyuot, and Cedric Alema have been key players for the Crocs this season and will need to deliver strong performances if the team is to get a result.
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