The Sparks Women delivered a commanding performance on June 28, 2026, defeating the Jt Junior Lady Jaguars Women 82–59 in a Uganda Women’s NBL regular-season clash. The visitors controlled the game from the opening tip, overwhelming the home side with superior tempo and shooting efficiency.

Match Overview

Playing at the Jt Junior Lady Jaguars’ home venue, the Sparks Women wasted no time establishing their rhythm. They raced to a 24-14 lead by the end of the first quarter, capitalising on fast-break opportunities and tight perimeter defence. The Lady Jaguars struggled to contain Sparks’ transition game, and the deficit only grew through the second period. By halftime, Sparks held a 45-28 advantage, leaving the home team with a steep mountain to climb.

Key Moments

The second half began with the Lady Jaguars showing brief resistance, cutting the lead to 12 points early in the third quarter. However, Sparks responded with a 10-2 run, punctuated by two three-pointers from their guard, shutting down any momentum the home side had built. The fourth quarter became a formality as Sparks maintained a double-digit lead, eventually cruising to an 82-59 victory.

• First Quarter: Sparks 24-14 – dominant start with sharp shooting.
• Second Quarter: Sparks 21-14 – extended lead to 17 at the break.
• Third Quarter: Sparks 21-17 – Lady Jaguars failed to cut deficit below 12.
• Fourth Quarter: Sparks 16-14 – controlled pace to seal win.

Standout Players

Sparks’ efficiency was driven by their backcourt. Guard Faith Akello led all scorers with a game-high 24 points, connecting on 4-of-7 from beyond the arc, while also dishing out 6 assists. Forward Sarah Nakato added a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, dominating the paint on both ends. For the Jt Junior Lady Jaguars, Grace Nansubuga was a bright spot, scoring 16 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, but she received insufficient support from her teammates.

Table Impact

The win solidifies Sparks Women’s position near the top of the Uganda Women’s NBL standings, improving their record to 8-2, while the Jt Junior Lady Jaguars slide to 4-6, still in playoff contention but now facing an uphill battle. Both teams will look to regroup as the season progresses, with Sparks proving they are legitimate title contenders.