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As Uganda Christian University (UCU) gears up for the highly blistering five-day Association of Ugandan University Sports (AUUS) games tournament, preparations continue in terms of sport facility renovations and redevelopment.
Some of my favorite moments are also firsts, like winning my first championship. One title especially dear to me was being named MVP at the Zone 5 Championship (covering Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa) at just 17—the youngest to ever win it. Also my first championship with the UCU Lady Canons, and it felt like fulfilling a promise I had made to Jason Mehl, who was then the Head of Sports at UCU.
Year Two students won the Uganda Christian University School of Law Sports Gala after a strong run across football and other track events during the two-day competition held on November 14 and 15 at the main campus in Mukono.
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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