Equity Bank Hawks’ coach Ben Oluoch expects his side to get better with time as the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) league season picks momentum.
The tactician said the team’s close 76-62 loss to champions Kenya Ports Authority at Makande Welfare Hall in Mombasa was a sign of good progress and better things to come.
“My players are slowly internalising the concepts and culture we want to inculcate in them. I believe we shall be much better as the season progresses,” Oluoch said.
Valerie Kemunto tossed in 16 points, Annerose Ndela 14, and Belinda Okoth 13 for the winners as sharpshooting Betty Kananu managed a game-high 21 for the Hawks.
In the men’s match, Equity Bank Dumas also went down 64-61 to KPA men in a closely fought encounter.
Lennox Wanje led the Porters with 19 points and Dolph Otieno with 12. The bankers, who gave a good account of themselves saw A Ramathani score 14 points, Lension Kisia (12), and Victor Bosire (13).
KPA coach Anthony Ojukwu said the game was generally balanced and it was a good start from where they left off.
“We are coming from a long lay-off and there is a lot to be worked on. We also have to remind ourselves of our principles,” said Ojukwu.
Africa Nazarene University (ANU) Wolfpack dimmed Absa 65-60 in another match at Nyayo Stadium gymnasium.
Zetech University Sparks clobbered Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture Technology (JKUAT) Oryx 84-44 in another top women’s match-up.
The lower division fixtures saw JKUAT Straycats claw Neosasa 77-47 while Congo Nets hit Cabals Elitists 81-65. Butere Girls dismissed Kisii Vipers 56-47 while Ladybucks thumped Western Delight 86-43 in another game.
