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The victory followed an identical 3-0 win against Busitema University at the UCU New Pitch on November 4, leaving the Cardinals with six points, six goals scored and none conceded.
If someone had told Martina Anyango in 2023, when she joined UCU that she would become the NBL Playoffs Most Valuable Player and earn a scholarship to play basketball in the United States, she would probably have struggled to believe them.
UCU Doves head coach Deogracious Anguria attributed the poor start to ineffective serving, poor execution and missed opportunities from free balls.
UCU volleyball teams, the UCU Doves and Lady Doves, are set to host the 18th edition of the university’s annual talent development tournament at the UCU Mukono Campus from August 22–23, 2026.
The victory gives UCU Canons their fifth consecutive third-place finish in the NBL playoffs, having also claimed bronze in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
UCU Lady Canons now turn their attention to the finals against the JT Lady Jaguars as they seek to extend their record in the Women’s National Basketball League.
For the Lady Canons, Friday’s game presents an opportunity to finish the series and return to the NBL finals after missing out last season.
Coach Kiguyi Emmanuel and Samuel Lukaire’s side must now win Game Three to keep their season alive, while Namuwongo will be aiming to complete the series and book another appearance in the National Basketball League Finals.
Having taken Game One 79-71, Coach Emmanuel Kiguyi’s side now hold a commanding 2–0 lead in the best-of-five series and are one victory away from reaching the finals after missing out last season.
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