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“I thought that today I should take you out; that’s why we’re here,” Mushengyezi said as he recounted the victories registered by the students in both events.
UCU made a bright start, taking the opening quarter 16–11 with controlled offense and strong defensive work. However, the Oilers responded in the second quarter, outscoring the Canons 18–12 to take a narrow halftime lead.
Uganda Christian University Angels emerged champions in the national rally held in Masaka at Kaddugala Secondary School on 27th to 28th March 2026.
In the first single, Nalumansi went against MUBS’ Belinda Nabbumba, and took her out after two sets, winning 21-7 and 21-3.
The Uganda Christian University(UCU) Doves have concluded the group stages of the Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) games having beaten Makerere University Business School (MUBS) three sets against one.
Leading the charge for UCU was 21-year-old Esther Atto, who emerged as a standout performer in the women’s category. Atto claimed third place in the 100 SC Meter Freestyle with a time of 1:13.19,
Ciella Igiraneza and Sharifa Nalwada spilled all KU Eagles’ hopes with tomenting three points shots which mazimized UCU Lady Canons’ points in the four quarters respectively.
The two ladies teamed up to beat Ndejje’s ladies 21-14 and 21-10, concluding the draw as 2-1 winners. Sarah Mirembe, the UCU captain, says that “this win is a defining moment against a tough opponent in Ndejje University and I am convinced that the ladies will defeat Makerere University Business School (MUBS) tomorrow as we play in our final fixture,” said Mirembe.
UCU Cardinals, picked up a vital 1–0 win over Bugema University in a tightly contested AUUS Games match played at the UCU Old Pitch.
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