Tracy Namugosa dribbling the ball.

2026 Nationwide Basketball League | Semi Last | Recreation One

• UCU Woman Canons 79-71 KCCA Leopards

Former UCU Woman Canons star Tracy Namugosa produced a sport excessive 23 factors in opposition to her previous membership, however KCCA Leopards nonetheless opened their Nationwide Basketball League semifinal marketing campaign with a 79-71 defeat to UCU Woman Canons at Lugogo Indoor Area on Wednesday.

The victory handed UCU a 1-0 lead in the very best of 5 playoff sequence.

KCCA made the stronger begin, racing to a 7-0 lead earlier than Sylivia Nantongo received UCU on the board with a simple layup.

The Woman Canons shortly settled into the competition, overturning the deficit to steer 23-20 on the finish of the primary quarter.

UCU took management within the second interval, transferring the ball with confidence and discovering their capturing rhythm.

Igiraneza Christa Ciella beat the halftime buzzer with a three-pointer to present the Woman Canons a snug 45-35 lead.

The momentum continued after the break as UCU stretched the hole to 16 factors, carrying a 66-50 benefit into the ultimate quarter.

The Leopards refused to present in. Namugosa and Ninette Uwineza knocked down early three tips to spark a late rally, however UCU stayed composed within the closing minutes to safe the opening win.

Sylivia Nakituka led the Woman Canons with 21 factors, Sylivia Nantongo added 20, and Zoe Atek scored 11.

Namugosa’s 23 factors have been the very best of the evening for KCCA, whereas Angella Zainah Lokwameri contributed 13 and Sherinah Mwenyango added 10.

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