Kampala University defeated Emperors 63-58 in game 3 of the Division Two Finals to force game 4. This was a very physical game and each team made runs.

Coming into the game, Emperors had won the first 2 games and led the series 2-0. The championship was on the line and Kampala University had to win in order to keep their season alive.

In the first quarter, they played strong and led the game 21-16. Emperors started the second quarter very well and turned the game around. They took a 1-point lead with about 3 minutes to play in the quarter but Kampala university scored the final 6 points of the quarter to lead 34-29 at halftime.

For more than 4 minutes in the third quarter, Kampala University was scoreless. Emperors used this time to turn the game around and take a 1-point lead. Once again, the University side finished the quarter strong. They made a 7-1 run to lead 48-44 with the fourth quarter left.

K.U extend their lead to as many as 10 points early in the fourth quarter but Emperors managed to cut the deficit to just 2 points with less than 4 minutes to play. They also had a chance to tie the game but William Serukeera missed 2 free throws and that was the end of their game.

Kampala University completely took over as they made a quick 7-0 run to extend their lead to 9 points. Despite Jonathan Were burying a late three, Emperors were out of time and Kampala University won 63-58.

Top Performers

Odong Emmanuel registered a double-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists. He made 7 of his 9 attempts from the field. Gachick Thoat also registered a double-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals. Mabiel Magok had 11 while Francis Kisule finished with 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals.

Geng Geng Kom registered a double-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 3 steals. Ayiek Natto Ayok had 10 points and 7 rebounds while Jackson Kulubya had a game-high 8 steals and 9 points.

Game 4

Emperors lead the series 2-1 and are just a win away from the championship. Despite having trailed 2-0, Kampala University know that a comeback is a possibility. We saw that in Division One after Watoto came from down 2-0 to win 3-2 in the semifinals against Berkley. The teams will meet for game 4 on Sunday 1st November.