UCU Canon glided forward with their abysmal start to the second round of the of the 2022 National Basketball League after a Sunday loss to KCCA Panthers.
The Mukono side yet again threw away a lead as KCCA fought to win 72-68 in Overtime at Lugogo on Sunday.
UCU looked destined for a win as they led 47-42 headed into the fourth quarter, but it was never going to be the case.
KCCA returned for the final quarter energized, tied the game down the stretch with Martin Buluma converting both free-throws after he was sent to the charity line by Titus Lual to necessitate Overtime, 59-59.
The former continued to shine, scoring eight of KCCA’s 13 points in Overtime as UCU went cold to fall by four points.
He finished the game with 20 points, Emmanuel Odongkara scored a double double of 14 points and 10 rebounds while Rin Tueny Mabor had 14 points for Brian Wathum’s charges.
Ibanda Lwabaga led UCU with 18 points, while Titus Lual managed no point but had 20 rebounds.
Sudi Ulanga was the other UCU Canons player to score in double figures with 17 points to his name.
It’s the third loss for UCU Canons (11-3) while KCCA (8-6) move fourth with their eighth win in this year’s edition.
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