Patriot Basketball Club of South Sudan, new club, contest Urunani throughout dia first Road to BAL game before dem lose 84-79 for Hoima City Arena for Uganda. Michael Dixon and Jackson Makoi score 17 and 16 points respectively for Patriot.
Dem teams change who lead from opening tip-off, with 18 lead changes and no double-digit margin for either side. Makoi and Dixon lead South Sudan attack, while Mahamane Coulibaly, Tyrone Stubbs and Bamba Diallo make impact from Burundi bench.
Patriot hold small advantage late for game, but four turnovers and rushed offence help Urunani take control. Coach Ajou Deng identify late-game execution and free-throw shooting as areas wey need improvement.
Urunani coach Elvis Hakizimana appreciate im bench production. Diallo play plenty minutes afta e come on for Chingka Garba and make some important shots. Patriot return on Friday against COSPN of Madagascar, while Urunani face Ushindzi of Comoros.
