Eagle Wings delivered one of the standout results of the round, defeating league leaders Valkyries 64–49 in a disciplined performance that reshaped the women’s standings. The win pushes Eagle Wings to a 2–1 record, while Valkyries drop to 3–2 and surrender momentum after their first loss in recent outings.
A major talking point from the game was the presence of guest coach Mohamed, who stepped in to guide Eagle Wings. His influence was visible throughout the contest, as Eagle Wings looked organized on both ends, moved the ball efficiently, and controlled key stretches against one of the league’s strongest sides.
Eagle Wings controlled the pace
From the opening quarter, Eagle Wings set the tone with aggressive defense and cleaner execution in transition. Valkyries struggled to find consistency offensively, and their shooting dips made it difficult to close the gap once Eagle Wings built a lead.
Purity Mwende led the charge with a game-high 18 points, adding 6 rebounds and 4 assists in an all-round performance. Jesca Chepleting followed with 16 points on an efficient 8-of-12 shooting night, while Faith Kwamboka quietly orchestrated the offense with 9 points and 5 assists. Their balanced attack proved too much for Valkyries to recover from.
Valkyries fail to respond
Despite entering the game top of the table, Valkyries could not sustain offensive rhythm. Happy Buari top-scored with 12 points, including two three-pointers, while Mary Awour added 11 points and 6 rebounds. Lynn Vanessa chipped in 10 points, but the team lacked the collective spark that had fueled their earlier wins.
Turnovers also hurt Valkyries at key moments, with Eagle Wings capitalizing to stretch the margin in the second half.
Standings impact
The result tightens the women’s race. Valkyries remain near the top but now face pressure from the chasing pack, with FEBA Academy and Eagle Wings both gaining ground. For Eagle Wings, the victory is significant not just for the points, but for confidence — defeating one of the top sides sends a clear message that they are contenders.
With Mohamed’s guidance proving effective in this outing, Eagle Wings may have found a formula that can carry them higher as the season develops.
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