The 2026 UCC Championship Contest 3 saw a collision of deep scriptural knowledge as EPSU, CASA, AGCM, and PENTEFEL battled for supremacy. While the opening round teased a neck-and-neck dogfight, the historic 2023 National Championship Finalists showed their class, switching gears instantly to turn the contest into a masterclass of smooth sailing.

With an unshakeable 44-point performance, EPSU UCC has officially punched their ticket back to the Institutional Finals after a brief hiatus from the big stage.

The Calm Before the Storm

The General Questions round started as a balanced, disciplined affair. EPSU took the initial step forward with 9 points, closely pursued by AGCM on 7 and PENTEFEL on 6. Even CASA stayed within arm’s reach at 3 points. It was anyone’s game, but the storm was brewing.

The Two-Time Champions Unleash the Cruise

Then came the Speed Race, and EPSU completely took over the wheel. While the chasing teams were pinned down by intense defensive pressure, EPSU exploded, dropping a massive 25 points in a single round to skyrocket to 34 points. CASA crawled to 8, while AGCM (7) and PENTEFEL (6) were left watching the EPSU luxury liner disappear over the horizon.

Smooth Sailing in Cape Coast

The True or False round was pure cruise control for the veterans. EPSU calmly ticked their scoresheet up to a dominant 44 points. However, the battle for the Standby List sparked behind them—CASA staged a phenomenal mid-contest recovery, roaring up to 21 points, while AGCM moved to 14 and PENTEFEL stood at 10.

Riddle Fireworks & A Clean Finish

The Riddle round brought the crowd to their feet with pure tactical brilliance. AGCM showed their lethal speed by snatching the second riddle on the very first clue for a maximum point haul. Not to be outdone, CASA locked on to the final riddle, ringing in on the first clue to bag 5 fiery points. Through it all, EPSU managed the timing perfectly, closing out a completely controversy-free victory at 44 points. CASA secured a brilliant second with 26 points, followed by AGCM (19) and PENTEFEL (10).

The Verdict: The Return of the Finalists

In summary, EPSU UCC proved that form is temporary, but championship class is permanent. The 2023 National Finalists and Two-time Institutional Champions didn’t just win; they controlled the entire tempo of the room from Round 2 onward. They return to the institutional finals looking sharper, calmer, and hungrier than ever.

“There is no substitute for experience. When the waves got choppy, the two-time champions didn’t panic—they just cruised right into the finals.”

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