National Basketball League| Women | QF| Game One
- JKL Lady Dolphins 79-52 UPDF Lady Tomahawks
- JT Jaguars 71-36 Miracle Eaglets
Men
- Namuwongo Blazers 54-41 RezLife Saints
- Kampala Rockets 50-49 UCU Canons
Defending champions JKL Lady Dolphins began their National Basketball League playoff campaign in dominant fashion, beating UPDF Lady Tomahawks 79-52 in Game One of the quarterfinals on Saturday at the Jaguars Den in Kiira.
Back on court for the first time this season, Brenda Ekone announced her return in style, scoring a team-high 20 points. Ritah Imanishimwe added 11, while Tamasha Nsubuga and Shadiah Nassanga chipped in 10 each.
JKL controlled the first half and led by nine at the break, but UPDF rallied in the third quarter, trimming the gap to 47-44.
The Dolphins responded emphatically in the final period, outscoring the Lady Tomahawks 32-8 to seal the win.
Christian Namyalo carried UPDF with a game-high 27 points but lacked support as no other teammate reached double figures.
The victory was expected, with JKL finishing the regular season top of the table while UPDF just squeezed into the playoffs as the eighth seed.
With a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series, the Dolphins are now a win away from the semifinals.
Elsewhere, hosts JT Jaguars thrilled their fans with a commanding 71-36 victory over Miracle Eaglets in the other women’s quarterfinal.
In the men’s bracket, Namuwongo Blazers upset RezLife Saints 54-41 in a defensive battle, while Kampala Rockets stunned UCU Canons 50-49 to take control of their series.
On Sunday more action will see more action at the Lugogo Indoor Arena when KCCA Leopards complete the Game One ladies Line up when they face Magic Stormers before JKL Lady Dolphins and KIU Rangers return into action when they play UPDF and UCU Lady Canons in Game two respectively.
Later on in the men, KCCA Panthers will look to keep in contention when they face Sommet in Game Two after the new comers won Game One.
