Former national champions the Ulinzi Warriors pipped Africa Nazarene University 57-56 in a Kenya National Basketball League match at the Lang'ata Sports Complex.
The soldiers also led by half a basket posting a 25-24 margin and the proceedings did not change after the breather.
Ulinzi were led by Steve Simiyu who poured 15 points while Hawi Audi managed to tally eight for the 'Wolfpacks'.
Kenyatta University 'Oryx' bravely fell 47-38 to Storms in the ladies fixture played at the same venue.
Eldoret proved a good hunting ground for Strathmore University teams as they won all their three matches on card.
The Lower Division match, saw Strathmore were made to work hard before defeating Shoot-4-Life 59-56 in a close tie.
In the ladies premier tie, Strathmore Swords cut Eldonets 69-22 while Blades also damaged Eldonets Platinum 60-48 in the men.
In Kisumu, the visiting University of Nairobi teams had mixed results at the Manyatta Arab courts.
UoN Terrorists started off badly trailing 43-19 at the break and never recovered, losing the game 78-66 at the end.
The ladies on the other hand had a good showing, winning 60-44 against Lady Bucks after taking a 35-26 edge at half-time.
