It’s now been 10 months since the Lady Jaguars finally broke the curse against the Rangers, beating them by 10 points (70–60) in last season’s third-place playoff. 
By Johnson Akilis Adupa | 25 June, 2025 | 6:00am EAT

Both JT Jaguars teams will be in action today at Lugogo Arena, with the Lady Jaguars taking on the KIU Rangers at 7:00 PM, followed by the JT Jaguars (men) facing off against the Victoria Crocs. But first, let’s dive into the highly anticipated ladies’ matchup.
It’s now been 10 months since the Lady Jaguars finally broke the curse against the Rangers, beating them by 10 points (70–60) in last season’s third-place playoff. When they met again in Round One this season, it was a tight contest. KIU dominated early, but the Jaguars found their rhythm in the second half and managed to escape with a 58–60 win.

What’s at Stake Tonight

The Lady Jaguars don’t have many losses left to spare at this point in the season. They’re just coming off a tough defeat to JKL, and while their blowout win over UPDF L’T Hacks helped them bounce back, this one tonight is just as crucial. That 92-point game was their best offensive showing so far this season.

Key players showed up in that game:

  • Shakira went off with a career-high 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.
  • Rhoda added 15 points and 2 assists.
  • Brenda dropped 19 points, helping to keep the momentum rolling.

If these three can stay locked in, the Jaguars will be in good shape. Inside the paint, Mercy, Sarah, and Annet should have the advantage—if they control the boards and protect the rim, it could be a long night for KIU.


Expect the KIU Rangers to rely heavily on their perimeter game. The Lady Jaguars must be ready to defend the three-point line aggressively, forcing poor shot selections and capitalizing on turnovers for transition opportunities.

A win for KIU tonight would be a statement—it would likely set up a challenging matchup against the formidable UCU Lady Canons. The Rangers have barely escaped their last few games with narrow wins and currently sit 5th on the table, carrying 6 losses to the Lady Jaguars’ 3.

There’s no doubt KIU sees this game as a chance to reclaim their dominance over the Jaguars. That narrow round one loss still lingers, and they’ll come out swinging. But the Lady Jaguars, with their renewed energy and offensive momentum, have every reason to defend their turf.