In today’s mouthwatering clash of the titans, The Uganda Christian University (UCU) Cardinals
swept past a frail looking Makerere University Business School (MUBS) team to win all the three
basketball sets of their semifinal encounter.
The Lady Doves established a staggering 11-point gap between them and the MUBS ladies with
a maximum of 25 points to 14 points of the former. The Nakawa based side came back with a
strong resolve in the second quarter. The Lady Doves nevertheless always had the cutting edge
and finished the set with 26 points to 24.
In the last set of the game, the Lady Doves unapologetically made a very clear statement
demolishing their foes with a nine-point margin having scored 25 points to 16. As the referee
whistled his last and brought the game to a final halt, scores were in jubilant moods and ecstasy
was in the air.
Their eyes lit up with excitement as they cheered on fervently, a testament of the lively
sporting atmosphere. Nevertheless, thy didn’t represent everyone. Frustration etched upon the
faces of the MUBS supporters who looked on as if asking the question of what would have
been? Their body language betrayed the disappointment of defeat.
In a textbook example of history being written by victors, the Lady Doves coach Juma Osuge
who was in jubilant moods and attributed his team’s exceptional performance to fine execution
of the conceived game plan.
“It has gone according to the game plan. We served and defended well and, in the process, we
also gave a chance to the young players to have feel of the competition since they are the ones
taking over,” said Juma. “We are actually using this competition testing how we shall be in next
year’s East African Games,” continued Juma.
In the second semifinal clash, Kampala University Completely outplayed and outmatched
Nkumba University demolishing them in all the three sets. That’s 25-17, 25-23 and 25 to 16.
The UCU Lady Doves and KU are in the final in what is building up to be an absolute belter of a
game. This anticipated clash is shaping into an unforgettable display of skill, stamina and
resilience. Only the best team can win the match.
“Now that we have reached the final, we want to play the UCU way in what we have been
exhibiting in the league. Whatever team we are going to meet, we are rising up to the
occasion,” said Juma. “Now that we are the hosts we want to make our community very
proud,” continued a confident looking Juma.

volleyball Team