The UCU Canons roared back to life in stunning fashion, dismantling Kampala Rockets 79-52 in a fiery National Basketball League quarterfinal clash at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Wednesday night.
From tip-off, the Canons came out with relentless intensity. Marvin Jesse Okurut’s thunderous driving layup sealed a blistering first quarter, propelling UCU into a commanding 28-16 lead.
The energy only grew sharper—by halftime, Alier Pech Lier Jongoor’s flawless free throws had stretched the advantage to a massive 20 points (45-25).
After the break, the Canons showed no mercy, hitting the Rockets with wave after wave of ruthless offense and suffocating defense.
The gap ballooned to 27 points (63-36) heading into the final frame, leaving the Rockets scrambling for answers.
Even as the Rockets clawed for a late rally, UCU stood tall and unwavering, cruising to a dominant 27-point triumph and keeping their playoff hopes burning bright.
Joel Kayira ignited the scoreboard with a game-high 16 points, powering the Canons’ relentless attack.
For the Rockets, Puati Ozias Kikomba battled valiantly, notching a hard-earned double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to stop the UCU juggernaut.
