Strathmore University's Blades pipped Java Warriors 43-39 in national Premier League match over the weekend.  Paul Nyakinda's opening basket saw Strathmore race off to a 13-2 first quarter advantage. Java clawed back and a rim roasting slam by Kenneth Wena had the scores 10-21.

Blades were up 28-14 at the break but after resumption. Java sensing the game was getting out of reach early, exerted more pressure forcing Blades into committing turn overs.

Richard Otunga ensured Blades kept the pace by taking a 14-11 cushion. Java cut the advantage to nine points, before two baseline jumpers by Nyakinda saw Blades jump away 37-29 as the teams broke for the last quarter.

This low scoring match, made drubbing by the absence of the 24 second shot clock, saw Blade's Nyakinda and Ken Maru struggled for a combined 18 points while Alex Lugari nailed 10 and Wera nine in that loss.

After the final whistle Blades coach Tony Ochieng said, "I am not amused by the way my boys played in this match. We played a bad game especially in the last half but a win is a win and I am happy with the two points though."

The University ladies team narrowly lost 49-41 to Eagles Wings. Wings  took a 21-13 lead at half time and went on to post their second win in a row in the campaign. Caroline Achieng scored 13 points and Anastasia Njeri had 11. For the Swords, Linet Mukiri managed 15 and Grace Wanjiku 10.