Kenya: KCB Lions Maul Porters in Top League Clash

Nairobi Star (Nairobi)

Dann O’werre

21 March 2011

KCB Lions hammered Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) 74-50 in a top Premier League clash at Nyayo Stadium gymnasium. It was the bankers new signing Papillon Odhiambo, who nailed the game opener after he scored from a rebound off a missed attempt by Juma Ikapian. Tobias Onyango forced a drive and nailed a three-pointer before another three by Odhiambo saw Lions roar to a 10-0 start. KPA’s Sam Ocholla hit the target to record the porters first score and Fred Otieno then added five points as the Mombasa-based side charged to close the margin at 13-15. KCB led 18-15 in the first quarter.

After the break, KPA closed in with Otieno hitting a three pointer for a 24-31 margin, the closest they got before the irrepressible Onyango ignited a KCB run that gave them a strong 53-37 edge at the end of the third quarter. Lanky Anthony Mbori made two free throws as KCB build a 20-point cushion at 68-48. Onyango tossed in 27 points and Odhiambo made a name with 11. KPA’s Otieno scored 11. In women’s category, champions KPA had 19 points from Salma Akinyi and 18 from Joyce Makungu and 11 a piece for Carol Mureji and Brenda Angechi as they nailed Kenya College of Accountancy 85-19. The dock women led 43-12 at the break and held the students to less than double figures. Sprite Storms dismissed Mennonites 50-36 behind Faustina Mandu’s 13 points.The losers, who trailed 13-31 at half time, put up a spirited show in the last half with Lynette Atieno leading the scoring tally with 20 points.

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