Kabarak University Town Campus were the lucky hosts of a thrilling conclusion to the regular season of the Nakuru Universities and Colleges League (Nakuball).

Throughout the games, the crowd erupted in cheers, passionately supporting their teams as the athletes showcased their skills in high-impact games.

With each match that was played, you could see a display of determination and teamwork, with players pushing their limits to impress the charismatic crowd.

Caxton Murumba (RVIST) going for a lay up in their game against Dykaan College on October 26, 2024.

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The match between Dykaan College and Kabarak was predicted to be a walk over for Kabarak.

However, when the match started things were not going Kabarak’s way.

Through a series of successive and impressive plays from Joseph Ntabo, Trevor Masinde and Zack Murimi, Dykaan were on the driver’s seat of the game having the crowd on their feet.

It seemed there was a possibility of winning the game.

However, in the middle of all the turmoil, Kabarak managed to get their footing and the first half ended 10-9 in favour of Kabarak.

For the rest of the game, Kabarak proved why they were the match favourites as they outplayed Dykaan College.

The game ended 37-27 in favour of Kabarak.

Andrew Mosobera, of the Nakuru Teachers Training College (NTTC) averaged 17 points in their game against the National Youth Service (NYS) making him the man of the match.

Andrew Mosobera NTTC is blocked by a National Youth Service player while attempting to go for a layup during their match on October 26,2024.

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Andrew Mosobera with help from Brian Tile managed to secure their team a 28-22 win.

In the ladies’ category, Rift Valley National Polytechnic managed to prove why they are the team to beat heading to the finals by thrashing Mount Kenya University ladies team, 40-8.

Michelle Rao of Kabarak University posting up against a National Youth Service player in their game on October 26, 2024.

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We now wait to see how the playoffs will pan out.

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