Sports|17 Jul 2026

NBL Playoffs: UCU Canons edge Victoria Crocs in nailbitter

By Kampala Index Desk

UCU Canons have qualified for the National Basketball League semifinal series after seeing off Victoria Crocs.

UCU Canons have registered a hard-fought 61-60 victory against Victoria Crocs in the NBL encounter at YMCA Court, Wandegeya on Friday evening.

The Crocs started the game on the front foot opening a six-point lead (21-15) thanks to the fight that gave the crowd a reason to chant.

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In the second quarter, the UCU Canons found their rhythm, held the ball better, thus taking a four-point (35-31) lead going into the halftime break.