KPA no-approatch for two-time bronze medallists APR

Kenya Ports Authority lose 80-64 to two-time WBLA bronze medallists APR for Women’s Basketball League Africa Zone Five semi-final for Filbert Bayi Olympafrica Centre for Kibaha, Tanzania. The defeat mean say Samuel Ocholla-led Dockers go contest third-place playoff for third year straight.

KPA trail 26-21 after opening quarter and dey behind 52-45 for half-time. Dem reduce deficit to 69-60 for third quarter through 8-0 run, with Victoria Reynolds supply all eight points, but APR win final period 11-4 to seal their place for final.

APR’s attack dey led by Jessica Jackson, who record 22 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks for 38:22. Yacine Diop contribute 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Eleuteria Lhavanguane add 13 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals.

Reynolds lead KPA with game-high 25 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. APR face home side Fox Divas for final, while KPA take on Fox Divas for third-place clash.