Emperors subdued Kampala university 67-60 in game four to win the 2026 FUBA Division Two Championship. The game was very close but the advantage that Emperors had accumulated in the first half was enough to get them over the edge. They won the series 3-1.

In game three, Emperors had come to finish the job but Kampala University won 63-58 to extend the series. Emperors knew that this was another big opportunity to close the deal and they managed to do so.

Emperors led the game 16-11 after the first quarter and this helped them down the stretch. In the second quarter, they once again edged Kampala University 18-16 to lead the game 34-27 at halftime. Jonathan Kawere scored 9 of the 18 points for Emperors in the quarter. Mwaka buried 2 three triples for Kampala University and 8 points in that quarter.

A 7-0 early name in the third quarter gave Emperors a 14-point lead and at this point, they were comfortable. Kampala University was chasing the game from that point onwards and it remained a question if they could master a comeback.

Between the end of the third quarter and the start of the fourth, Kampala University made 3 triples to make it a 1-point game. After a turnover, Emperors on back-to-back possessions to extend their lead to 5 points.

Odong scored once again for Kampala University but Ayiek Ayok responded immediately. A few moments later, Jackson Kulubya scored a huge 3-point lead to make it a 9-point game with just over 5 minutes to play. Kampala University made attempts to comeback but time was not on their side and Emperors won the game 67-60.

Top Performers

Zizi Zola was the only person to register a double-double and he finished with 12 points and 19 rebounds. Geng Geng Kom scored a game high 17 points plus 6 rebounds. Jackson Kulubya led in assists with 8 plus 10 points and 6 rebounds. Jonathan Kawere had 13 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.

Mwaka Bodo scored a team-high 16 points. Odong Emmanuel registered 14 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. Gachick Thoat had 11 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.

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