After a very difficult start to the game, Victoria University managed to recover and win the game 56-51 after an impressive fourth-quarter performance.

UMU Flames started the game with a 10-0 run and at halftime, they still led the game 28-21.

To start the third quarter, Victoria University was on fire as they went on  12-3 run to take a 2-point lead less than 3 minutes into the quarter.

In the remainder of the quarter, UMU Flames regained the lead as they outscored Victoria University 16-5.

UMU lead by 11 points to start the fourth quarter but Victoria University went on a 12-0 run to take the lead with less than 4 minutes left in the quarter.

UMU Flames offense was very poor in the final quarter as they scored just 4 points.

Talking points

Foul trouble was a big issue for UMU Flames. They had 26 fouls compared to 14 for Victoria University.

As a result, Victoria capitalized with 12 free throws while UMU scored just 6.

One area of concern for Victoria is the Free throw conversion (12/29), 41%.

They need to work on this very much otherwise it could come back to bite them.

UMU also need other people to step up offensively.

Victoria University

Joseph Kumbai 14 pts, 17 reb, 2 stl, 3 blk

Cyrus Wobusobozi 10 pts

Nyong Marier 6 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast

UMU Flames

Joshua Duallo 11 pts, 17 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

Gordon Gai 10 pts, 2 reb, 2 stl

Gatwech Kong 9 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl

Match Stats

Victoria University trailed for more than 35 minutes but in the final 5, they managed to seal the victory.

The 2 sides meet again on Sunday 12th at Lugogo Indoor Arena for game 2 at 17:00