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Uganda Christian University basketball teams managed a successful weekend, with back-to-back wins as UCU Canons bounced back from two consecutive defeats against KCCA Panthers and City Oilers with a strong second-half display to defeat Sommet 67–55 in a National Basketball League fixture played on 15 May 2026 at Lugogo Indoor Arena.
UCU Lady Canons delivered a dominant performance to defeat fellow university side KIU Rangers 79–27 in a National Basketball League fixture held at Rezlife Lubowa.
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.
In an ecstatic game, UCU Lady Doves won the first set 25-16, the second set 25-14, and the third set 25-11, making a shortcut of playing five sets by winning them in a row.
Uganda Christian University swimmers posted steady performances during the morning session of the AUUS Games swimming competition, with several athletes registering competitive times across freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke, and relay events at the UCU pool .
Uganda Christian University Doves stayed on course in their title defense at the Association of Ugandan University Sports Games with a 3–1 win over Kampala International University at the UCU volleyball court.
Uganda Christian University badminton team delivered a dominant display against Kyambogo University at the ongoing AUUS Games, recording a clean 3–0 win at the Nkoyoyo Hall.
Uganda Christian University chess team remained unbeaten after two rounds at the ongoing AUUS Games, settling for back-to-back draws as competition intensified at the UCU campus.
Uganda Christian University table tennis teams made a strong statement in the opening rounds of the AUUS Games, posting convincing wins in both the men’s and women’s categories at the UCU campus.
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