The UWI Five Islands Campus made its historic debut at The UWI Games 2026, experiencing the highs and lows of collegiate competition as the Frigates claimed victory on the basketball court while suffering a defeat on the cricket pitch.
In male cricket, Five Islands posted a competitive 143 for 3 in their allotted 20 overs after batting first against The UWI Mona campus. Asher Cornelius was the top scorer, anchoring the innings with a commanding 81 runs. However, The UWI Mona proved too strong in reply, dispatching the target with remarkable efficiency. The Mona Campus raced to the total in just 12.3 overs, reaching 144 for 2 to secure a comprehensive eight-wicket victory.
Five Islands rebounded emphatically on the outdoor courts, dismantling The UWI Global Campus 67-34 in the male basketball competition. The lopsided margin signalled a strong performance from the Frigates in their first-ever appearance at the Games.
The Five Islands campus will look to build momentum heading into Day 2, where the Frigates are scheduled to compete across four disciplines: lawn tennis, table tennis, male football and male volleyball.
The UWI Games 2026 marks a milestone moment for the Five Islands Campus, based in Antigua and Barbuda, as it competes for the first time on the multi-campus stage. The Games bring together students from across the UWI system in a celebration of sport, school spirit and regional unity.
Fans can follow all the action live via UWItv on its website, Facebook and YouTube platforms.
For more information, including the full Games schedule, updates and live streaming details, visit the official UWI Games website at www.sta.uwi.edu/uwigames.
The UWI Five Islands, established in 2019 as the fifth campus of The University of the West Indies, represents a significant milestone in Caribbean higher education. Located in the twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, this institution brings world-class education to the heart of the Caribbean.
As part of The University of the West Indies system, which has been consistently ranked among the best universities in the world by the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE), The UWI Five Islands upholds the same standards of academic excellence that have made The UWI a beacon of educational achievement in the region.
The campus offers a comprehensive range of over 45 degree programs spanning both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across four distinguished schools: School of Humanities and Education, School of Business and Management, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences, School of Science, Computing and Artificial Intelligence.
The campus is also proud to house The Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy (COBE), reflecting the institution’s commitment to marine science research and sustainable ocean-based economic development—critical areas for Caribbean nations.
Learn more at www.fiveislands.uwi.edu
(Please note that the proper name of the university is The University of the West Indies, inclusive of the “The,” hence The UWI.)