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Power has been relegated to Division One following a 54-61 defeat against Livingstone in a National Basketball League game at the YMCA Court in Wandegeya on Sunday.
Power concluded their regular season with a 6-16 record, totaling 28 points from 22 games.
This disappointing finish places them alongside Ndejje University Angels as the two relegated teams this season.
The relegation marks a significant downturn for Power, a team with a storied history including five league titles, surpassed only by City Oilers (9) and Falcons (6), the latter also now in Division One.
Power's fate was sealed at the expense of JKL Dolphins (7-14), Livingstone (8-13), and Kampala Rockets (8-13), all of whom spent the season battling relegation.
Coming into Sunday's fixture, Power needed a win to keep their chances alive. However, even with a win, they could still have been relegated if the other results did not go in their favor, as their relegation rivals Livingstone, JKL Dolphins, and Kampala Rockets each still had a game to play.
On Sunday, Despite leading the first quarter 15-13, Power managed only three points in the second quarter against Livingstone's 17, trailing 30-18 at halftime.
A spirited effort saw Power reduce the deficit in the third quarter and tie the game 51-51 midway through the last quarter.
However, Livingstone's decisive 8-0 run in the final minutes secured their victory.
Power's relegation seemed likely from last Saturday when they squandered a 20+ point lead against Our Saviour.
Overall, despite a surprising win against Nam Blazers, Power's season has been largely disappointing.
The team struggled with a limited roster of eight players in the first round before mid-season additions including Taariq Powell, Kevin Ogunjimi, Clinton Omondi, and Geoffrey Soro.
On Sunday, Taariq and Soro scored 15 and 13 points respectively, the only Power players to reach double digits.
Livingstone's Amara Ariho and Bismarck Okot contributed 16 and 12 points respectively, leading their team to victory and sealing Power's relegation.
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