diff --git a/emission/tests/analysisTests/intakeTests/TestUserStat.py b/emission/tests/analysisTests/intakeTests/TestUserStat.py
index ba54a1192..b26676de6 100644
--- a/emission/tests/analysisTests/intakeTests/TestUserStat.py
+++ b/emission/tests/analysisTests/intakeTests/TestUserStat.py
@@ -31,9 +31,6 @@ def setUp(self):
         """
         Set up the test environment by loading real example data for both Android and  users.
         """
-        # Configure logging for the test
-        etc.configLogging()
-
         # Set up the real example data with entries
         etc.setupRealExample(self, "emission/tests/data/real_examples/shankari_2015-aug-27")
 
@@ -116,4 +113,6 @@ def testLastCall(self):
         )
 
 if __name__ == '__main__':
+    # Configure logging for the test
+    etc.configLogging()
     unittest.main()