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Uganda Christian University’s basketball teams marked the start of the second round with wins; both the UCU Canons and UCU Lady Canons secured wins in their National Basketball League games at YMCA Wandegeya courts on Saturday, May 31.

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The UCU Canons wrapped up their first round of the 2025 National Basketball League in style, grinding out a 59–54 victory over the JT Jaguars in a tense encounter played under the lights at YMCA Wandegeya on Wednesday, May 21.

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.

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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.