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“As a result of this gala, we have all been brought together,” he said, calling for similar activities to be extended to other UCU campuses.
The thanksgiving service, held at Nkoyoyo Hall, brought together the Lady Canons, Sports Office administrators, coaches and athletes from other sporting disciplines, led by University Chaplain Rev. Canon Paul Wasswa Ssembiro.
Uganda’s run to the final included a dramatic 15-14 semifinal victory over Argentina, where the
team held its nerve to book a place in the gold medal match against South Africa.
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.
Point guard Flore Dushime led the charge with his season-high 26 points and eight rebounds. He scored 12 of UCU’s 24 fourth-quarter points, taking control when it mattered most. Marvin Okurut added 21 points and six rebounds to support the effort.
Ritah Adero struck twice, while Jane Nantongo and Harriet Muwugumya added to the tally in a ruthless first-half display. Prossy Basemera sealed the win with a fifth goal in the 70th minute.
UCU made the brighter start. Martina Anyango set the tone early in the paint, combining with Sylvia Nantongo to give the Lady Canons a narrow 20–19 lead at the end of the first quarter.
“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.
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