Gulu Hawks subdue KIU in FUBA league
Jun 02, 2008
THE Gulu Hawks defeated KIU 65-53 at YMCA on Sunday — the biggest upset in the 2008 MTN-FUBA men’s top division league yet. Going into the contest, KIU were on top of the table with five wins in seven while their counterparts lay third from bottom with two victories in five outings. Not anymore.
By Charles Mutebi
MTN-FUBA League
Men (Div 1)
Falcons 61 Marines 54
Hawks 65 KIU 53
Canons 75 Hawks 57
Warriors 66 Power 57
Falcons 77 Lions 48
Women
Bucks 67 Crane high 48
Leopards 64 Cubs 28
Rangers 73 Lakers 25
Leopards 55 Sparks 40
Today
Men (div 1)
Power v Crane high
Women
Sparks v Rhinos
Bucks v Cubs
THE Gulu Hawks defeated KIU 65-53 at YMCA on Sunday — the biggest upset in the 2008 MTN-FUBA men’s top division league yet. Going into the contest, KIU were on top of the table with five wins in seven while their counterparts lay third from bottom with two victories in five outings. Not anymore.
Moses Ochen netted a game-high 20 points as the Hawks broke away in the second half, which started with both teams tied at 30.
They outscored KIU 17-13 in the final quarter to secure the remarkable win which helped the Mogas Falcons become the new table leaders.
The reigning champions guaranteed top spot with a hard-fought victory over the Nkumba Marines.
MTN-FUBA League
Men (Div 1)
Falcons 61 Marines 54
Hawks 65 KIU 53
Canons 75 Hawks 57
Warriors 66 Power 57
Falcons 77 Lions 48
Women
Bucks 67 Crane high 48
Leopards 64 Cubs 28
Rangers 73 Lakers 25
Leopards 55 Sparks 40
Today
Men (div 1)
Power v Crane high
Women
Sparks v Rhinos
Bucks v Cubs
THE Gulu Hawks defeated KIU 65-53 at YMCA on Sunday — the biggest upset in the 2008 MTN-FUBA men’s top division league yet. Going into the contest, KIU were on top of the table with five wins in seven while their counterparts lay third from bottom with two victories in five outings. Not anymore.
Moses Ochen netted a game-high 20 points as the Hawks broke away in the second half, which started with both teams tied at 30.
They outscored KIU 17-13 in the final quarter to secure the remarkable win which helped the Mogas Falcons become the new table leaders.
The reigning champions guaranteed top spot with a hard-fought victory over the Nkumba Marines.