- Magic Stormers 65-54 Pearl Queens
Magic Stormers have certified for the semifinals back-to-back after seeing off newbies Pearl Queens within the National Basketball League quarterfinal playoffs.
Magic Stormers secured a well-deserved 65-54 victory in opposition to Pearl Queens within the NBL encounter at Abja Park, Nalya on Wednesday.
It was a 2-1 collection lead for Magic Stormers within the best-of-three collection. Pearl Queens levelled the collection after happening in recreation one however lacked the sting within the remaining push.
The Stormers got here out of the blocks early, limiting the Pearl Queens to solely 5 factors within the opening body, which gave them a nine-point benefit on the finish of the quarter.
In the second quarter, the Stormers stored the foot on the fuel pedal, cruising as they prolonged the result in 18 factors (36-18) earlier than the lengthy break.
Despite a greater present within the second and third quarters, the Stormers held on well to bag an 11-point victory.
Eve Grace Namuli managed a double-double, scoring 15 factors and making 13 rebounds. Susan Eben, Kur Ajah and Daphine Adong joined the celebration, dropping 16, 15 and 14 factors respectively.
On the opposite facet of the court docket, Jane Chisome Irielle recorded a double-double, scoring 10 factors and making 13 rebounds. Rose Adhiambo and Djenabo joined the battle with 14 and 11 factors respectively.
In the best-of-five semifinal playoffs, Magic Stormers will tackle the top-seeded JT Lady Jaguars in a extremely anticipated encounter.
