UNIUYO Thrash FUTO 8-1 in Inter-University Scrabble Series 2026

The University of Uyo (UNIUYO) put up a strong performance by defeating the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) 8-1 in the last edition of the Inter-University Scrabble Series (IUSS) held in May 2026.

The resounding result underlined UNIUYO’s growing status as one of the strongest university Scrabble teams in Nigeria, as the hosts dominated across the board in a highly competitive team competition designed to promote the development of Scrabble in tertiary institutions.

UNIUYO shows its strength on local soil

Playing in front of a home crowd, the UNIUYO team showed tactical discipline, superior word building skills and consistency throughout the series.

The Uyo team was captained by Abasido Bassey, with a formidable line-up that included:

• Archibong Prestige (JCC)
• Akpan Uyohoini
• Abaciono Ukpoho
• Abasiodiong Ukpoho

the visit FUTO The team arrived with high hopes, but had difficulty matching the sharpness and depth of the home team throughout the match.

FUTO was directed by Thelma Tochukwu, with support from:

• Carlos Princewill
• Queen Elizabeth Eke
• Chukwuemeka Ihejieto
• Wonderful Benson

Prestige Archibong leads the UNIUYO charge

The most outstanding player of the tournament was Prestige Archibong, who produced an exceptional individual display.

Archibong finished at the top of the rankings with:

• 8 wins, 1 loss
• +2311 accumulated points

His dominance on the boards was a major factor in UNIUYO’s overwhelming victory.

Close behind him was the captain of UNIUYO. Abbasido Basseywho also recorded:

• 8 wins, 1 loss
• +1411 accumulated points

Another key contributor was Abasiodiong Ukpohowho assured:

• 6 wins, 3 losses
• +634 accumulated points

Complete individual classification

The final standings reflected UNIUYO’s superiority, with four of the top six positions claimed by the hosts.

1. Archibong Prestige (UNIUYO) – 8 wins, 1 loss (+2311)
2. Abasido Bassey (UNIUYO) – 8 wins, 1 loss (+1411)
3. Abasiodiong Ukpoho (UNIUYO) – 6 wins, 3 losses (+634)
4. Uyohoini Akpan (UNIUYO) – 6 wins, 3 losses (+412)
5. Carlos Princewill (FUTO) – 6 wins, 3 losses (+394)
6. Abaciono Ukpoho (UNIUYO) – 6 wins, 3 losses (+11)
7. Wonderful Benson (FUTO) – 4 wins, 5 losses (-306)
8. Thelma Tochukwu (FUTO) – 1 win, 8 losses (-1669)
9. Chukwuemeka Ihejieto (FUTO) – 0 wins, 9 losses (-1429)
10. Queen-Elizabeth Eke (FUTO) – 0 wins, 9 losses (-1799)

What the intercollegiate Scrabble series means

He Interuniversity Scrabble Series (IUSS) It is an initiative of Nigerian Scrabble Prodigiescreated to unite universities through structured and competitive Scrabble contests.

The competition aims to:

• Increase youth participation in Scrabble
• Create stronger college rivalries in Scrabble
• Develop future national champions.
• Build a sustainable tertiary Scrabble structure in Nigeria
• Make the game more exciting and relatable for students.

As Nigerian Scrabble continues to gain international recognition, university competitions such as the IUSS are expected to become important sources of talent for future elite players.

UNIUYO sends statement to university Scrabble rivals

This 8 to 1 demolition of FUTO sends a strong warning to rival institutions across Nigeria: UNIUYO is a force in collegiate Scrabble.

With a balanced team, experienced leadership and top players like Prestige Archibong, the University of Uyo can now be one of the teams to beat in future editions of the Inter-University Scrabble Series.

As college Scrabble grows across the country, this clash can be remembered as the day UNIUYO announced themselves as serious contenders.