Playoff slots is all Strathmore University Swords and Kenyatta University Pirates will have in their minds when they clash in the highlight of the Kenya Basketball Federation mid-week action at the University of Nairobi courts on Wednesday.
Strathmore tactician Tony Ochieng said he is targeting a top-four finish and nothing short of maximum points will do ahead of next month’s play-offs.
‘Strath’ were in Mombasa over the weekend where they suffered a 63-51 defeat at the hands of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA).
“I have no option but to beat KU. I have a young team that is bringing positive input. I was impressed by their performance in Mombasa,” said Ochieng.
On the other hand, his counterpart at KU, Caleb Osewe is targeting a top-eight finish but have to win all his remaining three games to stand a chance.
“We know we must win all our matches if we are to make the play-offs. We are aware of the task and will give it a good shot,” he said.
Women champions Equity Bank battle Storms seeking to build on their hard-earned 49-45 victory over Zetech University Sparks in their previous encounter.
Storms also have a date with on-form University of Nairobi Dynamites.
The campus girls are brimming with confidence after a successful tour of Kisumu where they beat Lady Bucks 61-51.
Storms are also enjoying top form following a a 82-62 win against Africa Nazarene University in Nairobi over the weekend.
Strathmore University Swords play Eagle Wings in what looks like a balanced game.
Both teams are smarting from weekend defeats to hosts Kenya Ports Authority.
Eldonets, who beat KCA University 56-46 and University of Nairobi Terrorists 55-54, play KPA in Mombasa.
