UCU return to winning ways, down Power
May 07, 2024
Sifuma snatched a game-high 17 and 11 rebounds, while Kayira had 16 points and 13 boards for the 10-6 Canons, who took control of the contest with their dominant displays in the second and third quarters, which they won with a collective score of 48-22.
UCU will be delighted to return to end a winless skid that has coincided with their coach's absence. (Courtesy Photo/FUBA)
Charles Mutebi
Sports journalist @New Vision
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National Basketball League
UCU 92 Power 72
Oilers 71 Our Savior 47
Jaguars 61 Livingstone 55
Namuwongo 85 Ndejje 82
Peter Sifuma and Joel Kayira combined for 33 points and 24 rebounds as the UCU Canons exploded against D’Mark Power on the way to a 92-72 victory in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Sunday at Lugogo.
Sifuma snatched a game-high 17 and 11 rebounds, while Kayira had 16 points and 13 boards for the 10-6 Canons, who took control of the contest with their dominant displays in the second and third quarters, which they won with a collective score of 48-22.
Power won the fourth quarter 29-20, but it was too little too late for Timothy Odeke’s side, who lost for the second time in three days after being routed 81-67 by the City Oilers on Friday.
Elvis Ssentongo and Phillip Ameny nailed 15 points apiece for Power, who have lost seven on the bounce and are among five teams on four wins or below that are in relegation danger.
Lwabaga Ibanda scored 15 for UCU, while Jimmy Otim and Jerry Kayanga contributed 11 and 10 points as the Canons bounced back from their shock loss to the Kampala Rockets.
Geoffrey Soro nailed 12 for Power.
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