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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.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Canons fell 51–59 to JKL Lady Dolphins in Game Two of the National Basketball League semi-finals on Tuesday night at Lugogo Indoor Arena, allowing the defending champions to tie the best-of-five series at 1–1.
UCU conceded the only goal of the game in the first half of the game five minutes after Allan Opio failed to convert the penalty
Nemostars dominated the first two sets (25:20 and 25:23, respectively). The Lady Doves experienced a range of emotions as they were determined and frustrated, but they remained focused on winning.
“This win means a lot, and getting the 3 points from a team like Nemostars, a big team, is a plus for us. As we prepare for the next game against Sky, we need to stay focused and aim for another 3 points to boost our position on the table.”
“I had always been a friend to every teammate, creating an environment where everyone could approach me. As CEO, the players were used to me, but it also affected the transition negatively because they saw me as their fellow player,”
ganda Christian University (UCU) volleyball teams are preparing for crucial Independence Day fixtures in the National Volleyball League tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the MTN Arena Lugogo.
Visitors, UCU had a sluggish start to the match, with few chances created in the first half. Midfielder Allan Opio was booked early, and his disallowed goal for offside in the first half added to the visitors’ frustration.
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