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Equity Hawks stumble in semi-finals of Zone V qualifiers
Cynthia Kiptoo (left) of Eldonets Ladies Team is guarded by Melissa Otieno of Equity Ladies during their Kenya Basketball Federation women's Premier League match at Uasin Gishu Primary School grounds in Eldoret on February 25, 2023. Equity won 85-45.
Photo credit: Jared Nyataya | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- However, the bankers seemed to have lost their rhythm as REG piled pressure on them through a well coordinated offensive and a solid defence to win all the remaining three quarters
- In the second ,third and fourth quarters REG dominated 19-15,21-10 and 20-16 respectively to storm into the final where they will square it out with Kenyan champions Kenya Ports Authority
- Equity will now face JKL Lady Dolphins in the battle for the third and fourth positions on Saturday prior to the final
Equity Hawks' dreams of playing in the elite Africa Women Basketball League tournament were shattered on Friday night after they were defeated 61-76 by Rwanda Energy Group (REG) in the semi-final of the ongoing Zone V qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda.
Equity Hawks started the game on a high note playing offensively against a tactical REG team to secure a 20-16 lead in the first quarter.
