Sport-S Overpowers UCU Doves in Four-Set Thriller at CAVB Zone V Club Championship

In an electrifying clash at the ongoing CAVB Zone V Club Championship in Kampala, Sport-S emerged victorious over UCU Doves in a hard-fought four-set battle, winning 3-1 (23-25, 25-14, 25-22, 25-18).

The match began with UCU Doves taking an early lead in the first set, surging ahead with a four-point gap midway through. Sport-S, sensing the danger, called a timeout to reset their strategy, leveling the score at 13-13. UCU’s Elly Naguma was a dominant force in the middle attack, giving Sport-S a tough time. Despite a late push by Sport-S, UCU held their nerve, using a crucial timeout at 23-23 to regroup. Sam Engwau’s thunderous spike sealed the set for UCU, 25-23.

The second set saw a spirited response from Sport-S. The team introduced Malinga, who brought renewed energy and helped tame UCU’s momentum. Sport-S pulled off a series of clever plays, establishing a commanding lead and comfortably taking the set 25-14, leveling the game at 1-1. UCU struggled with 10 errors and only managed two blocks, while Sport-S kept their mistakes to a minimum, recording just seven errors.

The third set turned into a fierce battle, with both sides locked at 14 points apiece. UCU’s Mark Omara launched a powerful middle strike, but Sport-S’ Kuthbert Malinga countered with sharp, precise attacks. Hussein Adomel tried to spark a comeback for UCU with his clever sets, but Sport-S remained resolute. They clinched the set 25-22, thanks to two aces, four blocks, and only seven errors, compared to UCU’s six errors.

With the momentum firmly on their side, Sport-S dominated the fourth set, capitalizing on UCU’s mistakes. The Doves appeared to lose their rhythm, and Sport-S took full advantage, closing out the match with a 25-18 win.

The victory marks a strong performance for Sport-S, showcasing their tactical flexibility and depth. UCU Doves, despite a promising start, will look to bounce back in their next fixture. The battle for supremacy in the Zone V Club Championship continues, with every set proving to be a thrilling contest. Day two clossed with

DAY 2 RESULTS

MEN

Police VC 3-1 Jeshi Stars (25-14, 25-27, 25-15, 25-18)

APR 3-0 KACV (25-18,25-22,25-23)

Sport-S 3-1 UCU Doves (23-25, 25-18, 25-20, 25-18)

Nemostars vs Rukinzo (25-21, 25-14, 25-15))

LADIES

Pipeline 3-0 Prison Tz (25-14, 25-20, 25-12)

KCB-Nkumba 3-2 Ndejje (25-23, 20-25, 15-25, 25-22, 15-10)

Sport-S 3-0 VVC (25-22, 25-21, 25-20)