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Jannon Otto continued to show her offensive prowess with a staggering game-high 31 points and also pulled down 13 rebounds.
Uganda’s hopes of making the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket 2023 semi-finals vanished Wednesday night following a 66-61 loss to Rwanda in the quarters.
The Gazelles made history by qualifying for the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket quarter-finals on Tuesday night and had eyes on progressing to the semis against rivals and neighbours Rwanda.
But despite a solid start to the game in the first quarter, Uganda collapsed in the second and third frames to fall and drop into the classification games category.
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20:07 - 02.08.2023
FIBA WOMEN'S AFROBASKET Uganda Gazelles fall to Rwanda in Afrobasket quarter-final
Uganda shot a dismal one-for-19 from downtown, Jaane Asinde’s first-quarter connection the only successful attempt on the night.
However, even in defeat, there were top performances from some of Uganda’s players on the night.
Jannon Otto continued to show her offensive prowess with a staggering game-high 31 points and also pulled down 13 rebounds.
She dished out four assists and added five blocks to end the game as the most efficient player.
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Following the triumph, like it's been the case in the past days, the crowd and the Gazelles unleashed the party vibe.
Uganda’s offence was static in the second and third quarters and contributed to the defeat as Rwanda smelt blood and went on to grab the win.
Apart from Otto, Melissa Akullu was the only other Ugandan to score in double figures on the night. She scored 16 points and added 13 rebounds for a double-double display.
Jane Asinde and Claire Lamunu, with six points apiece, were Uganda’s next big contributors offensively, while Priscilla Abby contributed two points.
Flavia Oketcho, Lydia Babirye, Hope Akello and Brenda Ekone all finished the game with no single point on a night Uganda shot one-for-19 from beyond the arc.
Uganda will now focus on fighting for position five in the classification games that start on Thursday.
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