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MUBS, Victoria bounce back with resilient wins as Kampala University maintains perfect start

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MUBS, Victoria bounce back with resilient wins as Kampala University maintains perfect start
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) returned to winning ways on Day Two of the 2025 AUUS Games netball championship, showcasing resilience and character in a dominant 40-18 victory over Gulu University. After a tough opening-day 51-08 loss to hosts Uganda Christian University (UCU), MUBS regrouped strongly, taking control of the contest from the first quarter […]

Makerere University Business School (MUBS) returned to winning ways on Day Two of the 2025 AUUS Games netball championship, showcasing resilience and character in a dominant 40-18 victory over Gulu University.

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After a tough opening-day 51-08 loss to hosts Uganda Christian University (UCU), MUBS regrouped strongly, taking control of the contest from the first quarter and never looking back.

In a thrilling morning fixture, Kampala University maintained their perfect start, edging out Makerere University 36-22 in a hard-fought win.

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The victory sees Kampala University top their group and firmly in control heading into the last eight with a game to play in the group.

Defending champions Victoria University also bounced back from an opening defeat, thrashing Bishop Stuart University 40-12.

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Other evening results saw Kyambogo University power past Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) 37-10.

Nkumba University beat St. Lawrence 24-20, securing their place in the quarterfinals with a game to spare.

Day Two Results:

1. Kampala University 36-22 Makerere University

2. MUBS 40-18 Gulu University

3. Nkumba 24-20 St. Lawrence

4. Kyambogo 37-10 MUST

5. Victoria University 40-12 Bishop Stuart University

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