{"id":6112,"date":"2015-10-08T13:33:31","date_gmt":"2015-10-08T13:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.riarauniversity.ac.ke\/?p=6112"},"modified":"2026-05-25T22:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T22:28:11","slug":"riara-bucks-reach-quarter-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sob.riarauniversity.ac.ke\/?p=6112","title":{"rendered":"Riara \u2018bucks\u2019 trounce catholic university to reach quarter finals in nairobi nba playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div align=\"justify\">The Basketball Men\u2019s team, the Riara Bucks, had a good run through the NBA League, finishing 2nd runners in their tier qualifying for playoffs to determine which team progresses to Division 2 whose matches are played at the state of the art Nyayo basketball gymnasium.<br \/>\nThe Bucks put up a tough fight to edge out Catholic University in the best of 2 matches played on Saturday and Sunday at Railways Sports Complex winning both sets, 2:0, to proceed to the next round of quarter finals.<br \/>\nIn the first set, Riara bucks nipped CUEA 71-68 in a nip and tuck encounter. NBA free throw shooter Nimrod Khendi contributed (22 points), Trevor Ochieng (11) and John Osoro (10) for Riara Bucks who also had a monster slam from Joseph Gitau and in the other hand Fred Shitemi contributed (20) and Mandela Oguche (13) for Catholic University<br \/>\nIn the second set Riara University bucks shut out Catholic University 62-57. With top scores for the bucks coming from Nimrod Khendi (14), Evans Okullo (10) and Mandela Okoth (15) for CUEA.<br \/>\nCoach Zeddy praised the boys for their discipline, resilience and focus, enabling the team to secure the win. Team Captain Nimrod talked of a good preparation, team chemistry as the driving force for their success. \u201cPersonally I always give 100% commitment and dedication to winning a game\u201d he said. 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