UCU Angels came from five goals down at half-time to stun East African champions Prisons Netball Club 46-45 in a thrilling Uganda Netball Super League encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Saturday.

Prisons looked in control after taking the first quarter 14-11 and the second 11-9 to lead 25-20 at the break.

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However, UCU mounted a spirited comeback, winning the third quarter 13-8 before edging the decisive final period 13-12 to secure a crucial one-goal victory and hand Prisons their first defeat of the campaign.

The dramatic finish was overshadowed by controversy after main umpire Kabiito initially appeared to award Prisons an equalising goal before reversing the decision after the final whistle, sparking protests from the visitors’ technical bench.

The victory lifted UCU to 22 points from 12 matches, strengthening their position at the top of the standings. Prisons remain fourth with 18 points from 10 games.

Defending champions KCCA Netball Club maintained their unbeaten run with a 52-44 victory over Buddo Secondary School to move to 20 points from 10 matches, with two games in hand.

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Weyonje stayed third on 18 points after thrashing UPDF 50-33, while Canan Netball Club recovered from a 59-52 defeat to Prisons by beating Dynamite 43-36.

UCU’s comeback has intensified the title race, with KCCA still chasing the leaders and Weyonje remaining firmly in contention.