City Thunder Extend Winning Streak with Dominant Victories Over Varsity Teams
Nairobi City Thunder maintained their undefeated record in the Kenya National Men’s Basketball Premier League (KNBL) with commanding wins over the weekend against varsity opponents.
The defending champions first triumphed over the USIU Tigers, securing an 85-67 victory on Saturday, before delivering a stunning 96-48 win over the University of Nairobi’s Terror on Sunday at the Nyayo Gymnasium.
Having played eight matches, City Thunder remains perfect, accumulating 16 points so far in the season.
Despite the commanding results, head coach Brad Ibs noted that the team made some mental errors during Saturday’s game against USIU, but saw it as an opportunity for younger players to gain valuable game time.
“We made mental lapses, but it was a good chance for our younger players to get extended minutes against a strong opponent. We discussed the mistakes after the game,” Ibs explained.
The team’s performance against Terror was an improvement, with the coach praising the players for better communication and effort on the court. “We played much better, and the focus now shifts to our upcoming game against Equity Dumas next weekend,” he added.
Thunder controlled the game from start to finish on Sunday, winning each quarter, with the first half ending 48-31 in their favor. The second half saw Thunder widen the gap even further, closing the game with a dominant 96-48 scoreline.
