KEN - Co-op beat Terrorsists as USIU thump Yana

NAIROBI (Premier league) - Co-operative Bank of Kenya whipped University of Nairobi "Terrorists" 74-57 in a Premier League show played at Nyayo National Stadium gymnasium.

The bankers trailed 7-19 in the first quarter as the campus lads dictated the tempo of the game but when Co-op started to exert pressure in the second quarter, UoN faltered. Co-op led 25-15.

After resumption, it was Co-op who again was on the ascendancy with a 22-11 edge and 20-11 in the last quarter. Lewis Muya led the rout with 17 points for the victors who have managed 11 points from six games with only one loss.

UoN, who have seven points from five matches, were pepped by Brian Busu who nailed game high 21 points in this fixtures played on Saturday. Kenyatta University "Pirates" opponents Kisumu Lakeside did not show up for the game.

July 1

YANA went down 39-47 to United States International University (USIU) in a women's Premier League cash played at the Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium.

But this loss, coming after two similar results against Eagles Wings and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) shows the team is slowly gaining grounds as the margin is closer. The other two ties ended in a 30 plus points difference.

Evlyne Nora nailed game high 18 points to ensure that USIU got maximum points from this fixture. In this Sunday match, Yana, who trailed 18-20 at the break, earned 14 points from their new signing Mitchelle Otinda.

NPC.......79 Jkuat..........69

Nairobi Pentecostal Church (NPC) hit Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Jkuat) 79-69 in a high scoring Division One match. NPC had Radhi Ndalu scoring 17 points while Jairo Genga managed the students 14.

Posta........86 Nakuru.....49

Posta maintained their unbeaten run with a 86-49 win over Nakuru Club in a match played at Nakuru High School courts. Eric Odhiambo led the rout with 17 points, Willaim Otieno made 16 while John Paul scored 13. Michael Kariuki shot the home side's 25.

Nakuru.......98 ANU.....87

Michael Kariuki nailed 31 points to guide Nakuru to a 98-87 win over Africa Naarene University (ANU) in a high scoring match. Peter Gathungu led ANU, who traiuled 32-50 at the break, with 21 points.

Meanwhile, East teams emerged the winners during the Nairobi Basketball Association (NBA) All Stars festivals held at the World Hope Center, Lavington over the weekend.

In the men's finals, East dismissed West 49-36 after taking a 29-15 lead at the break. Titus Musembi nailed 14 points, Gerald Mwangi hit nine while Charles Kituyi bagged seven to pep the winners. Brian Nyongesa was the West toast with game high 18 points.

East came ffom behind to nip North 39-36 in a closely fought ladies duel. It was North led by Yvonne Mashedi who took a deserved 25-18 lead at the breather before a determined East side took over after the break.

Evalyne Itabo bagged 12 points while Florence Mbithe hit eight. For the losers, it ws Mashediu who connected for 11 and Linet Mukiri added seven.

Award winners

MVP -Charles Kituyi (East)
runners up- Bryan Nyongesa (West)
Three point shooting
winner Moses Musosi
runners - Titus Musembi
Free Throw shooting
Winner -Oscar Odhiambo
runner up- Moses Musosi
Dunking champion
Winner- Derick Mirungu
runners up- Bryan Obimbo

Ladies
MVP - Florence Mbithe
runners -Yvonne Mashedi
Three point shooting
winner-Lynette Atieno
runners up- Grace Wanjiku
free throw shooting
winner- Valeris Oginga
runners up- Lucy Machuma

Dann OWERRE
FIBA