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Canons remained composed late in regulation and looked on course for victory before Fayed Bbaale stepped up for the Oilers. With seconds left on the clock, he calmly knocked down three free throws to tie the game and force overtime.

Point guard Flore Dushime led the charge with his season-high 26 points and eight rebounds. He scored 12 of UCU’s 24 fourth-quarter points, taking control when it mattered most. Marvin Okurut added 21 points and six rebounds to support the effort.

The 2025-26 Pepsi University Football League resumes this weekend, and the UCU Cardinals have strengthened their attack with two new forwards as they push for a place in the knockout phase.

FUFA Women Elite League starts on February 28, 2026, with teams from across the country set to compete for promotion and pride. Uganda Christian University Lady Cardinals will open their campaign away to Gold Star Women Football Club at Bukedea Amus Stadium at 4 pm.

UCU Canons fell 70-58 to Namuwongo Blazers in a National Basketball League game played at the Lugogo Indoor Arena on Friday, February 13.

UCU Lady Doves stretched their unbeaten run in the second round of the National Volleyball League with a composed 3-1 win over defending champions Sport-S in a fixture played at Sport-S grounds in Nambya on 8th February.

UCU Canons defeated fellow university side UMU Flames 79-64 in a University Derby clash of the National Basketball League on 8 February 2026 at Lugogo Indoor Arena.