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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Kenyatta University ‘Pirates’ hit Lakeside 64-52 in a Kenya National Basketball League clash at the United States International University courts. The visitors took the first quarter 15-12 before going to the break with a 35-16 advantage.<\/p>\n

Lakeside had a strong third quarter as they rolled away 23-16 but KU charged back to regain control with a 13-10 cushion. Dolph Benedict poured in 22 points for the students while Julius Okitoyi managed to bag 15 for the visitors from Kisumu.<\/p>\n

“I am happy with the win. It shows if we keep working hard and get results from the remaining games, we can make the playoffs.,” offered KU’s coach Caleb Osewe.<\/p>\n

It was a double triumph for KU as their ladies’ side “Oryx” drubbed Africa Nazarene University “Panthers” 47-27. Emily Gicobi and Esther Atiya had 12 points for KU who led 23-14 in the first quarter.<\/p>\n

Stella Nekesa posted 10 for ANU who had single figures in their last three stanzas. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology edged Eagle Wings 54-35 in another women’s top show of the day.<\/p>\n

Both sides were locked 11-11 in a tightly contested first quarter before the winners took the second with a close 10-8 margin. But the Juja side showed class in the last three quarters with a deserved 10-8, 16-8, and 17-8 respective scoreline to carry the day.<\/p>\n

“I am grateful for the win. The girls played well and deserved to win the game.” Said Jkuat’s Mary Chepkoi.<\/p>\n

Happiness Buari sunk 10 points for Jkuat while Eagle Wings Diana Wafula and Benedicta Ramazani hit a combined 16. Mustangs hit Moi Air Base (MAB) 50-45, Little Prince downed World Hope 49-39 as Blazers beat Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) University 42-36.<\/p>\n

In the ladies’ category, KCA atoned for the men’s defeat with a 42-36 victory over Multi Media University (MMU) 42-36. Hosts USIU “Tigers” had a field day as they demolished ABSA 75-31 in a one-sided encounter. At the Makande Welfare hall in Mombasa, Kenya Ports Authority beat Strathmore University “Blades” 55-35 as Job Byron led the charge with 12 points.<\/p>\n

Women champions KPA also blanked Strathmore University Swords 72-35 as Natalie Akinyi nailed 14 points while Selina Okumu and Becky Nkatha had 10 each.<\/p>\n

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