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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.
Team UCU Badminton continued their strong run on day two of the AUUS Games with key wins against Makerere University and Makerere University Business School.
Uganda Christian University volleyball teams, the UCU Doves and UCU Lady Doves, began their AUUS Games campaign with straight-set victories as they push to defend their 2023 gold medals.
UCU Lady Canons opened their title defense at the Association of Ugandan University Sports basketball championship with a dominant win over Kyambogo University at the UCU court 2.
Makerere University’s football team showcased an outstanding performance at the expense of Soroti University in a 3:0 win in their first game of the group stage phase.
Uganda Christian University has flagged off 250 athletes set to represent the institution at the 20th Association of Ugandan University Sports Games. The flag-off event was held at the Bishop Tucker Building, led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi and the Local Organising Committee.
The draws for the 20th Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games 2025 have been released, with five sports disciplines considered for both the men’s and women’s categories.
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