This archive report was first published on 19 December 2019.
On December 18, 2019, Equity Bank rallied from behind to defeat Kenya Ports Authority 54-51 in Game Three of the best-of-five series at the Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium, taking a 2-1 lead in the National Classic Basketball League women's playoff final.
With a win in Game Four, Equity Bank will successfully retain their title. The team's victory on Wednesday was largely due to the 20 points scored from the 27 turnovers committed by KPA, with Natalie Akinyi and Debra Atieno being the main culprits with six turnovers each.
Evergreen Samba Mjomba made the first basket with her signature 3-point shot, but a Vilma Awino free-throw and Taudencia Katumbi's basket restored parity. KPA dominated the early exchanges, racing to a 13-5 lead inside the first quarter, but the bankers clawed their way back with Melisa Akinyi, Hilda Ndegwa, and Belinda Okoth playing a pivotal role to reduce the gap to 14-11 at the end of the quarter.
Equity Bank ran with the second quarter 13-12, and Indasi top-scored with a game-high 14 points, while Vilma Awino and Katumbi managed 10 and eight points respectively for KPA. Equity Bank had Melisa Akinyi and Belinda Okoth with 12 points each, and Annrose Mandela managed 11 points.
