Nairobi City Thunder’s scorching streak in the Kenya National Basketball men’s premier league shows no signs of cooling, as they routed the University of Nairobi’s Terror with a commanding 84-37 victory at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.
With just one game left against Africa Nazarene University’s Wolfpacks, Thunder is poised to complete the regular season undefeated, having amassed 42 points from 21 consecutive wins.
UON Terror, on the other hand, have had a challenging season, with 18 games yielding only six victories and 12 losses, totaling 24 points. Thunder’s dominance was evident from the start, securing a substantial lead of 57-14 by halftime, after winning the first two quarters 32-08 and 25-06, respectively.
Continuing their dominant performance, Thunder won the third quarter 20-11, although they conceded the final quarter 07-12 to the Terror.
Ariel Ortega played a pivotal role in Thunder’s triumph, sinking four three-pointers, while teammates Faheem Juma and Fidel Okoth contributed a combined 22 points, ensuring Thunder’s 21st victory of the season.
Thunder’s head coach, Brad Ibs, commended his team for their exceptional performance, particularly in the first half, which set the tone for the rest of the game. Team captain Griffins Ligare echoed this sentiment, expressing satisfaction with the team’s trajectory and their focus on finishing the season strong as they head into the playoffs.
Terror’s head coach, Eugene Kalman, conceded that Thunder was the superior team, acknowledging the need for his team to regroup and strategize for future matches.
In the women’s premier league, the University of Nairobi’s Dynamites delivered a decisive win against KU ORYX, ending the varsity derby with a 53-19 scoreline.
The Dynamites established an early lead, winning the first quarter 15-02 and the second 11-06, which set them up with a halftime advantage of 26-08. They maintained their momentum after the break, securing the third quarter 18-04 and the fourth 09-07, culminating in their victory at the final buzzer.
