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Lady Canons secured a 61–50 victory over Pearl Queens in a National Basketball League fixture played at Lugogo Indoor Arena, while UCU Canons were awarded 20 points and a win after Kampala Rockets failed to turn up for their scheduled game
Simon Arike, the captain of the School of Social Sciences, netted a hat-trick, taking his goal tally to four goals in two matches. Robinson Obwana, Titus Musinguzi and Diego Mugambwa, the only representative from the School of Journalism, Media and Communication, also registered their names on the scoresheet.
Uganda Christian University basketball teams managed a successful weekend, with back-to-back wins as UCU Canons bounced back from two consecutive defeats against KCCA Panthers and City Oilers with a strong second-half display to defeat Sommet 67–55 in a National Basketball League fixture played on 15 May 2026 at Lugogo Indoor Arena.
Ritah Adero struck twice, while Jane Nantongo and Harriet Muwugumya added to the tally in a ruthless first-half display. Prossy Basemera sealed the win with a fifth goal in the 70th minute.
UCU made the brighter start. Martina Anyango set the tone early in the paint, combining with Sylvia Nantongo to give the Lady Canons a narrow 20–19 lead at the end of the first quarter.
“I thought that today I should take you out; that’s why we’re here,” Mushengyezi said as he recounted the victories registered by the students in both events.
UCU made a bright start, taking the opening quarter 16–11 with controlled offense and strong defensive work. However, the Oilers responded in the second quarter, outscoring the Canons 18–12 to take a narrow halftime lead.
Uganda Christian University Angels emerged champions in the national rally held in Masaka at Kaddugala Secondary School on 27th to 28th March 2026.
FUFA Women Elite League table leaders BUL Women Football Club continued their strong run with a 1–0 win over UCU Lady Cardinals, condemning the hosts to another defeat in Mukono.
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