NBL: UCU Lady Canons 'Shoot down' UPDF L Hawks
In another night of exhilarating National Basketball League action, UCU Lady Canons managed a tightly contested 68-61 victory over UPDF Lady Hawks on Wednesday at the MTN Indoor Arena, Lugogo.
The Lady Canons got off to a flying start, opening a dominant 16-05 lead after the first quarter.
The second quarter was another show of dominion from the Canons, and they took it with a 21-13 score to open a 37-18 lead by halftime.
UPDF were much improved after the break, but UCU still took the third quarter 22-16, to lead 59-34.
In the final quarter, UPDF were all guns out with sheer dominance and took it by a massive 27-09.
However, the fight-back came a little too late, with UCU Lady Canons smiling to victory.
UCU's Aziida Nabayunga put up a Player of the Match performance, managing 15 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
NBL player of the game from game one.
— National Basketball League (@NblFuba) January 31, 2024
Aziida Nabayunga with 15 points, 6 rebounds, (3) three pointers made and 2 assists.#NBL24 pic.twitter.com/0aq5bdUaqJ
Meanwhile, in the men's category, Ndejje Angels beat Livingstone 64-55 to secure their maiden win of the campaign.