Post Game Report:KIU Titans Complete Rezlife Double With Magnificence
posted on July 6, 2023, 9:22 a.m. - By Isaac Akugizibwe
Denis Balungu registered the game's highest 30 points as KIU Titans beat Rezlife Saints 84-65 on Wednesday evening. This means the Titans have now won all the four games played in the second round of this NBL season so far. The Titans needed a strong reaction after going down 18-23 in the first quarter and the Balungu was key in the magnificent redemption that also featured some spectacular passing of the ball and fascinating shots that were graced by a series of standing ovation from the fans. The Congolese international scored eight threes from eleven attempts and was surely named player of the game in recognition of his excellent performance. However, it was a concerted effort from every Titan on court that hugely determined the game in our favour. The Titans led the second quarter 19-09 before taking the advantage to five points (37-32) going into the halftime break. Our boys them claimed the third quarter 25-16 and the fourth 22-13 so as to ease to victory. Despite leaving the Court prematurely with a knock on the knee,our leading scorer Saidi Amisi Danny added 16 points to his incredible tally while Henry Okoth scored 10 points to keep up with his great start to the second round of this NBL season. Vice captain, Stanley Mugerwa led the standings for the Titans when it came to rebounding, registering eight sumptuous rebounds and was followed by Edgar Munaba who posted seven rebounds. Innocent Ochera dominated the assists chart with eight assists in addition to his tally of eight points and four rebounds. He was followed by Saidi Amisi with five and Edgar Munaba with three assists. KIU Titans are now second on the NBL men's table above Namuwongo blazers in third place and below the unbeaten City Oilers though all the three teams have 28 points.
