This archive report was first published on 12 December 2019.
On Thursday, December 12, 2019, Ulinzi Warriors staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Thunder 123-106 in Game Two of the MadGoat National Classic Basketball League play-offs final at the Nyayo Gymnasium.
The match, which went into two overtimes, saw Ulinzi Warriors tie the series 1-1, setting the stage for a thrilling Game Three on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the same venue.
"We are now wounded and will not let them win any other game as we seek to reclaim the trophy we won two years ago," said Ulinzi Warriors head coach William Balozi.
Thunder coach Sadat Gaya attributed their loss to lapses on his defense, but vowed to make amends in Game Three.
Ulinzi Warriors' Victor Bosire led the charge with 37 points, followed by Eric Mutoro with 24 and John Washika with 22. For Thunder, Kevin Chogo scored 30 points, Faheem Juma had 20, and Griffin Ligare contributed 18.
Ulinzi Warriors led 19-14 in the first quarter but trailed 39-40 at halftime. Thunder controlled the boards with 43 points against Ulinzi's 40.
