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UCU Lady Canons’ fairytale run in the 2025 National Basketball League Playoffs came to a heartbreaking end after falling 59–52 to defending champions JKL Lady Dolphins in Game Five of the semi-finals on Wednesday, 15 October, at Lugogo Indoor Arena.
UCU Lady Canons kept their championship hopes alive with a well-deserved 65-50 victory over JKL Lady Dolphins in the National Basketball League playoffs at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Friday, 10 October 2025.
UCU Canons wrapped up their National Basketball League season on a high after defeating Sommet Basketball Club 70–60 in the third-place playoff on Tuesday, 7 October, at Lugogo Arena.
The 2024 Federation of Uganda Basketball Association (FUBA) Women’s National Basketball League finals will once again see the UCU Lady Canons face off against the JKL Lady Dolphins, reigniting a 2022 NBL final thriller.
Lady Canons came out strong in the first quarter, establishing a 20-14 lead. However, both teams struggled offensively in the second quarter, with UCU managing just 9 points to KIU’s 7, leading to a 29-21 halftime score.
For UCU, Sifuma Peter and Lwabaga Ibanda both scored 14 points, but their efforts fell short against the Oilers.
However, the second half proved challenging for the Lady Canons as their performance dipped, allowing the Rangers to claw back into the game.
After a hard-fought 2-1 series win over the KCCA Panthers in the quarterfinals, Coach Nicholas Natuhereza’s team is gearing up for a best-of-five semifinal series.
Lady Canons set the tone early, leading 24–15 by the end of the first quarter. They continued to build on their lead throughout the game, showcasing their depth and resilience.
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