Tausi Royals have advanced to the final of the Women’s Basketball Dar es Salaam League (WBDL) after defeating Vijana Queens 72-47 in the fourth semi-final playoff at Don Bosco Oysterbay on Wednesday night. This victory secured them a 3-1 series win in the best-of-five playoff.
The Royals initially won the first match 71-62, but Vijana Queens equalised with a 67-52 victory in the second game. Tausi took the lead again with a 63-56 win in the third game before sealing the series with their latest triumph.
Vijana Queens started strong, leading 15-14 in the first quarter. However, Tausi Royals dominated the second quarter 19-3 and maintained their advantage, winning the third and fourth quarters 17-15 and 22-14, respectively. Jesca Ngisaise stood out for the Royals with 31 points, while Judith Pantaleo contributed 18. For Vijana, Lisiane Ngalula was the top scorer with 19 points, trailed by Sharon Kirabo with eight.
Tausi Royals also registered 18 assists, with Ngisaise and Wande Jaha each providing four, while Lissa Masanja and Diana Mwendi added three apiece, and Pantaleo contributed two.
Head coach Daudi Maiga credited the team’s success to their strategies implemented at the season’s start, which focused on challenging for the league title. He commended the players for their discipline, teamwork, and adherence to instructions.
In another semi-final on Wednesday night, DB Troncat defeated Reel Dream 59-52, keeping their final hopes alive and pushing the series to a decisive fifth game. DB Troncat led 18-11 after the first quarter, but Reel Dream won the second quarter 17-12. DB Troncat regained control in the third quarter 10-8 and sealed the match with a 21-14 win in the fourth. Jesca Lenga topped the scoring for DB Troncat with 24 points, supported by Gift Kaonga with 12 points and 18 rebounds, and Tadiwa Mabika with 12 points and 15 rebounds. Evelyne Nakiyingi led Reel Dream with 18 points, while Dorcas Marondela added nine.
The result came after Reel Dream’s earlier 85-39 victory in the third game had given them a 2-1 series lead. In the men’s category, defending champions Dar City and Stein Warriors have already secured their places in the BDL final.
