Hosts Uganda and South Africa continued with their dominant displays as both sides registered heavy wins on day two of the 2018 World University Netball Championship at Makerere Arena, Kampala on Tuesday.
Uganda opened with a 105-15 victory over neighbors and arch-rivals Kenya. Arguably the host’s goal shooter Mary Nuba and goal attack Florence Adonia put up impressive performances to kick start the day with intense mouthwatering action.
The Pearl led throughout all quarters 25-04, 50-07, 80-10 and 105-15 to register their second win in the tournament.
#WUNC2018Kampala games underway:
Uganda vs Kenya | @Wunc2018Kampala
Uganda in the lead with 88 against 13 in the 4th quarter #KawowoUpdates pic.twitter.com/qZck0TgEEI— Kawowo Sports (@kawowosports) September 18, 2018
South Africa followed suit with another big win against Sri Lanka. The Africans registered a 116-06 win leading 27-02, 56-03, 85-05 and 116-06 at the sound of the air horn.
Day Two: South Africa 🇿🇦 thrashes Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 116-06 in the second game today | 2018 World Netball University Championship.
Up-next
Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 vs USA 🇺🇸 at 2:00pm
Uganda 🇺🇬 vs Singapore 🇸🇬 at 4:00pm
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@Wunc2018Kampala #wunc2018kampala #Etuuke pic.twitter.com/LKT6Gv7vLg— Edgar Kazibwe (@Edgarkazibwe) September 18, 2018
Zimbabwe – a nation that featured in the inaugural Championship but failed to make the second in Miami defeated USA 40-28, the latter making three loses in a row.
Despite their little experience, the former hosts displayed quite a positive character and team captain Amara Mbionwu expressed her gratitude in having her colleagues be part of the learning experience.
She said: “We are still at it, and of course it will always be for the fun of the game for us all.”
In the final game of the day that drew a sizable crowd, Uganda returned to the court to impress once again against Singapore as wing defence Brenda Namubiru, prolific Nuba, Adonia delivered a 77-19 win, their third in the showpiece.
Live: Uganda vs Singapore | 2018 World University Netball Championship #wunc2018kampala https://t.co/vy6YIhu49T— Kawowo Sports (@kawowosports) September 18, 2018
Uganda’s goal defence Shaffie Nalwanga also foiled Singapore’s efforts, thwarting and intercepting passes brilliantly. Even though Tabitha Ong, Vera Phang and Alicia Tan piled pressure with a quite pacy game late on, it wasn’t just enough for the Asians to launch a perfect comeback.
Day Two: Uganda 🇺🇬 overcomes Singapore 🇸🇬 77-19 in the last game today | 2018 World University Netball Championship
The hosts are unbeaten so far.#wunc2018Kampala @Wunc2018Kampala pic.twitter.com/Tfoygv0Sfr— Edgar Kazibwe (@Edgarkazibwe) September 18, 2018
The hosts will return to the fray on day three (Wednesday) with a tie against Sri Lanka while Kenya will battle South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Wednesday Fixtures
10am – Zimbabwe v Kenya
12pm – South Africa v Singapore
2pm – Uganda v Sri Lanka
4pm – USA v Kenya
6pm – South Africa v Zimbabwe
