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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.
The win is a motivation for everyone on the team, a push that creates more confidence for the ladies to believe they can competitively face any team. Before we played KCCA, they were unbeaten too, so this was a determinant win—especially against such an opponent,” she added.
The hosts took an early lead in the 7th minute after capitalising on a misplaced pass from UCU’s Jane Nantongo, allowing the She Kasese attackers to combine neatly for the opening goal.
The Canons came out firing, ripping an 8‑0 opening burst, yet Livingstone’s Akris Ainomugisha (eight early points) clawed the hosts back to trail by just one at the first break, 14‑13. That was as close as it got.
The third belonged to UCU (17-14), despite the warning signs. JT’s defensive movements got sharper, and driving lanes narrowed. The Canons led by three points in the fourth quarter but were losing their rhythm.
he UCU Canons continued their resurgence in the 2025 National Basketball League, defeating the KIU Titans 63-46 on Monday, 21st April at YMCA Wandegeya.
UCU started strong, winning the first quarter 20-9 before turning up the intensity in the second quarter with a 20-5 performance, taking a commanding 40-14 lead at half-time.
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