The Kenya Ports Authority Women continued their strong run in the Kenya Women’s Premier League with a composed 62-49 road victory over Th3 Swish Women, closing out the contest with a disciplined fourth quarter at the Nyayo National Stadium Indoor Gymnasium.

The result keeps the dockers firmly in the conversation at the top end of the standings, while Th3 Swish Women were left to reflect on a night when their shooting touch deserted them in the second half. Kenya Ports Authority — widely known simply as KPA — led from the middle of the opening period and never surrendered the advantage, answering every home surge with a timely basket or a defensive stop.

Match Overview

Th3 Swish Women started brightly in front of their home supporters, attacking the rim early and drawing fouls to stay within touching distance. But KPA’s half-court defence settled quickly, closing driving lanes and forcing the hosts into contested perimeter attempts. By the end of the first quarter the visitors had established a four-point cushion, and from there the game settled into a pattern: Swish pushing, KPA responding.

Quarter-by-quarter scoring told the story of a contest that was competitive without ever quite tilting toward an upset:

• First quarter: Th3 Swish 14-18 KPA
• Second quarter: Th3 Swish 12-16 KPA (half-time: 26-34)
• Third quarter: Th3 Swish 11-15 KPA
• Fourth quarter: Th3 Swish 12-13 KPA
• Final score: Th3 Swish Women 49-62 Kenya Ports Authority Women

Key Moments

The decisive stretch arrived late in the second quarter. With Th3 Swish threatening to cut the deficit to a single possession, KPA rattled off a quick 8-2 run built on transition baskets and an offensive rebound put-back. That burst pushed the lead to double digits for the first time and forced the home bench into a timeout.

Th3 Swish responded with their best spell of the game immediately after the restart, stringing together back-to-back scores to trim the gap to seven. But each time the hosts looked capable of sparking a genuine comeback, KPA’s guards slowed the tempo, worked the shot clock, and converted from the free-throw line. A pair of three-pointers early in the fourth quarter effectively sealed the outcome, pushing the margin back to 15 and draining the energy from the gym.

Tactical Story

KPA’s game plan was built on defensive pressure and rebounding. Their guards picked up full court in spurts, disrupting Th3 Swish’s rhythm and preventing easy entry passes into the post. On the glass, the visitors’ size advantage told: KPA won the rebound battle comfortably, limiting second-chance points at one end while generating extra possessions at the other.

Th3 Swish, for their part, competed hard on defence and forced a respectable number of turnovers, but their half-court offence lacked the cutting and ball movement needed to break down a set defence. Too many possessions ended in long, low-percentage jumpers, and when the shots stopped falling in the third quarter, the scoreboard began to drift away from them.

Standout Performers

KPA’s backcourt controlled the flow of the game, combining steady ball-handling with timely shot-making. Their leading scorer finished in double figures and repeatedly punished Th3 Swish with mid-range pull-ups and drives to the rim, while the frontcourt anchored the defensive effort with blocked shots and defensive rebounds.

For Th3 Swish Women, the bright spots came from their guards, who pushed the pace in transition and refused to let the game slip away quietly. Their captain led by example with a hard-working all-round display, but the supporting cast struggled to find consistency from the field across all four quarters.

Season Impact and What’s Next

The win strengthens Kenya Ports Authority Women’s position in the upper reaches of the Kenya Women’s Premier League standings, keeping them within striking distance of the top spot and reinforcing their reputation as one of the league’s benchmark programmes. KPA have long been a powerhouse in Kenyan women’s basketball, and this performance — patient on offence, ruthless on the boards — was a reminder of why they remain a title threat every season.

Th3 Swish Women, meanwhile, will take encouragement from their first-half competitiveness but will know that converting effort into points against the league’s elite is the next step in their development. Their head coach will likely focus on shot selection and late-game execution ahead of the next fixture.

For supporters tracking the Kenya Women’s Premier League results, standings and top scorers, this 62-49 road win adds another important line to KPA’s season and another learning curve