The UCU Canons registered their second win of the season after defeating Sommet 78-70 on Saturday 19th in Mukono.

The Canons managed to, once again, defend home court but the fight that Sommet put up was commendable.

Coming into this game, the Canons’ had just a single victory in 4 games and that win had been against Rezlife on this same court.

They came into the game with a home advantage and were looking to turn their season around.

Sommet had just launched a new kit and they were looking forward to starting their new chapter (kit) with a win, a thing that has eluded them since game week 1.

It was a strong start to the game for the hosts, as they led 21-11 after the first quarter.

The efficiency was fairly good from the Canons, 9/20 FG.

In the second quarter, they dropped 4 3-point shots and scored 8/8 free throws to finish with 26 points in the quarter.

Sommet also did well from the line, 6/7 but had 3 turnovers for which they were punished with 8 points from turnovers for UCU.

The Canons looked to be comfortable in the driving seat as they led the game 47-30 at halftime.

However, the game was not done and Sommet was still fighting.

Both teams scored 8 field goals and 20 points in the third quarter.

The Canons were not taking care of the basketball very well. 6 turnovers in the third quarter and as a result, Sommet produced 5 more attempts from the field compared to them.

Sommet launched a comeback in the fourth quarter.

They outscored the Canons, 12-2 in the first 5 minutes of the final quarter.

The Canons cut their momentum off as they responded with a 9-0 run in 2 minutes to reestablish a 16-point lead.

Joel Kayiira scored crucial baskets in that run and it was enough to ensure the victory for UCU.

Sommet closed the game with an 8-0 run, Mulisho Muhammed with all 4 baskets from consecutive UCU turnovers, but time wasn’t enough to turn things around.

Match Stats

UCU Canons

Muganzi Daniel 15 pts, 2 reb, 2 stl

Jimmy Otim 14 pts, 2 reb

Lwabaga Ibanda 20 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast

Joel Kayiira 12 pts, 18 reb, 4 ast, 3 blk

Sommet

Mulisho Muhammed 16 pts, 3 reb

John Focus Teko 11 pts, 4 reb

Gerald Ayiko 9 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast, 3 stl

Match Facts

The UCU Canons have now 2 games and both have been at their court in Mukono.

Lwabaga Ibanda scored 20+ points in a game for the second time this season.

Joel Kayiira had his first double-double of the season.

The UCU Canons now have a 2-3 record and will be looking to even their season record in their next game.

They take on the KIU Titans on Monday 21st at YMCA.

Sommet has lost 4 consecutive games and has a 4-1 record. Their 1 victory is tied with Livingstone as the second lowest only ahead of KIU Titans who are yet to win a game.

They take on the Victoria Crocs next on Wednesday 23rd at YMCA.