REG beat Gladiators, finish group stage unbeaten

Rwanda Energy Group (REG) women's basketball club on Tuesday, October 29, defeated Burundian side Gladiators 86-34 to finish unbeaten in the group stages of the Women's Basketball League-Africa (WBL-Africa) Zone 5 Qualifiers which are underway at Amaan Indoor Stadium. The 2023 Zone 5 silver medalists achieved a perfect 3-0 record to secure the top spot in Group C. The electricians started strongly, dominating the first quarter 30-6 and the second 18-16, to head into halftime with a 48-22 advantage. Julian Martinez’s ladies continues their dominance in the second half, taking the third quarter 22-4 and the final quarter 16-8 to record a deserved 86-34 victory. Kenyan small forward Victoria Reynolds (178-SF-1997, college: William & Mary) led the way with 16 points and 5 rebounds, while point guard Destiney Philoxy (170-G-2000, college: UMass) and center Kristina Morgan added 15 and 11 points respectively as REG advanced to the quarterfinals unbeaten.
APR also marched into the quarterfinals after winning their first two Group B games. The military side improved to 2-0 after defeating Hawassa City 123-38 on Tuesday. APR opened a 28-point gap after claiming the first quarter 34-6 before taking the second quarter 30-18 to head into halftime leading 64-24. Charles Mushumba’s ladies looked not ready to stop scoring, dominating the third quarter 27-10 and the final quarter 32-4.
Courtesy of: newtimes.co.rw