Hosts Uganda and South Africa opened their accounts of the 2018 World University Championship with heavy wins against United States of America (USA) on day one at newly constructed Makerere University Arena.
South Africa and USA took the honors to play the opening game of the tournament under the morning sun-rays.
The Africans led through all the quarters; 30-02, 60-02, 88-04 and 115-02 respectively to claim a dominant win.
Day one: South Africa 🇿🇦 has defeated USA 🇺🇸 115-05 in the first game of the 2018 World Netball University Championship.
Up next: Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 vs Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 at 12:00pm
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@Wunc2018Kampala #wunc2018kampala #Etuuke @kawowosports pic.twitter.com/MHZpm5ua1J— Edgar Kazibwe (@Edgarkazibwe) September 17, 2018
In the second game of the day, Zimbabwe overcame Sri Lanka 44-31. The first quarter was quite close and former emerged top with just a one point margin (07-06).
Sri Lanka chased the game further, 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters ending 19-12, 30-23, 44-31 in favour of the South African country.
Day one: Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 overcomes Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 44-31 in the second game of the 2018 World Netball University Championship.
Upnext: Singapore 🇸🇬 vs Kenya 🇰🇪 at 2:00pm
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@Wunc2018Kampala #wunc2018kampala #Etuuke @kawowosports pic.twitter.com/5hAPvTITLB— Edgar Kazibwe (@Edgarkazibwe) September 17, 2018
In the third encounter, Kenya and Singapore had it go down the wire. The thrill and excitement got fans on their feet at several occasions.
The fourth quarter at the very end was so close that it was within one point however the hosts neighbors – Kenya didn’t live to celebrate a victorious end.
Uganda obliterated USA in the last game of the day, the latter suffering another heavy defeat synonymous with the opener.
The Pearl buoyed by fans and students displayed utter supremacy claiming all the quarters 25-03, 50-09, 78-14 and 102-16. It was the second biggest points margin, unfortunately against USA.
#wunc2018kampala UPDATE:
Full Time: Uganda 🇺🇬102-16 @USANetballTeam 🇺🇸#WUNC2018Kampala
Uganda starts the 2018 @Wunc2018Kampala games on a high note! 🇺🇬😊
Courtesy photo pic.twitter.com/F81HvTJl12— Kawowo Sports (@kawowosports) September 17, 2018
Games resume Tuesday 17th September, with hosts – Uganda opening against arch-rivals Kenya at 10:00am.
South Africa will battle Sri Lanka thereafter at midday before Zimbabwe tussle USA at 2:00pm.
Uganda will return to the fray to face Singapore at 4:00pm before the day two’s last action between South Africa and Kenya at 6:00pm.