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Volleyball
The UCU Doves defeated Kampala Amateur Volleyball Club (KAVC) 3-1 in the men’s Serie A, bouncing back from a third-set slip to close out the match.
The tournament, featuring top clubs from 12 African nations, will be hosted across two venues: Lugogo Indoor Arena and Old Kampala Sports Arena.
UCU set the tone early, overpowering Uganda Prisons in the first set with a commanding 25-14 scoreline. Their precise attacking play and solid defence left their opponents struggling to find momentum. The Doves maintained their dominance in the second set, executing well-coordinated plays to secure a 25-17 win.
Nemostars dominated the first two sets (25:20 and 25:23, respectively). The Lady Doves experienced a range of emotions as they were determined and frustrated, but they remained focused on winning.
The UCU Lady Doves won a thrilling 3-2 match against the Ndejje Elites. After some tight sets (22-25, 30-28, 26-28, 25-15), they sealed the win with a 15-12 victory in the final set.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) volleyball teams experienced mixed fortunes in the National Volleyball League season opener on September 21, 2024.
The Uganda Christian University (UCU) Men’s Volleyball team, also known as the Doves, fell short in their quest for a podium finish at the National Volleyball League yesterday, succumbing to a 3-0 defeat against Nemostars in the third-place playoff.
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