In the Himalayan JavNational Basketball League 2026, Tribhuvan Army Club defeated Kirtipur 96-79, while KVC Hounds triumphed over ROEL with a commanding 100-69 victory. Following the league stage, the top four teams will advance to the playoffs, with the winner receiving a cash prize of NPR 400,000. (March 31, Kathmandu)
On Tuesday at the Dashrath Rangashala Covered Hall in Tripureshwor, the Tribhuvan Army Club clinched a 96-79 win against Kirtipur. Army surged ahead by winning the first quarter 31-16 and the second quarter 27-13, securing a 58-29 lead by halftime. The third quarter ended in a 23-23 tie, and though Kirtipur outscored Army 27-15 in the fourth quarter, they could not prevent Army from taking the victory.
Kirtipur’s Lucky Maharjan scored an impressive 43 points and was named Player of the Match. For the victorious Army team, Simon Gurung contributed 20 points. Army, now second in the standings with 21 points from 11 games, overtook Kirtipur, which stands fifth with 13 points from 11 matches.
Earlier on Tuesday, KVC Hounds defeated ROEL by a wide margin of 100-69. After trailing 23-28 in the first quarter, the Hounds took control by winning the remaining three quarters. This victory marked the Hounds’ eighth consecutive win. Tomar Harshvardhan of the Hounds was named Man of the Match. The HJNBL, organized by the Nepal Basketball Association (NEBA), features competition among eight teams.
