Unam teams dominate KBA finals opener

Basketball
The first games of the series have set the stage for an exciting battle for championship glory.
Mariud Ngula
  • 2 Months Ago
In an action-packed evening at Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS) last weekend, the Khomas Basketball Association (KBA) Premier League, Division 1 and Division 2 finals kicked off with thrilling matchups.



In the Men's Premier League, the Unam Rebels secured a hard-fought 69-64 victory over the Unam Wolves in a closely contested encounter.



Speaking to Sport Wrap, Rebels’ shooting guard Mabeth Kazerua admitted that they knew it was not going to be an easy game, but they had a “strategy to edge out Wolves, and it worked perfectly.”



On the Women’s side, Unam Phoenix delivered a commanding performance, dominating Atlantic Storm with a convincing 99-43 win in the first game of the Women’s Premier League finals.



Unam Phoenix’s captain, Jennifer Linda, stated that the team brought its A-game to the finals. “It’s only the beginning of the series. We are prepared for more and hoping for a clean sweep.”



The Premier League's next matches are set to take place today, starting at 18:30, at the Unam Gym Hall.



Division results



Meanwhile, in the Men's Division 1 finals, the Unam Penguins edged past the Basketball Arts School (BAS) Vikings with a narrow 88-84 win in their first game. The second match was fast-paced and dynamic, with the two teams inseparable in the first half. However, BAS gained the upper hand and held on to secure a 38-30 victory. The series is now tied 1-1, with the next game set for this Friday



In Division 2, the Nust Gladiators took control of their series, comfortably defeating Afro Stars 50-32 in Game 1. Their second game is set for this Wednesday, where the teams will continue their battle for supremacy.