RBL Round 17: Patriots defeat Espoir in the closest game of the week

- January 6, 2023
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The most exciting game of round 17 in the RBL took place in Kigali. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of second-ranked Espoir (14-5) to third ranked Patriots (13-2) 74-71 on Wednesday evening. Patriots have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 13-2 record having seven points less than leader REG. Espoir at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. Patriots are looking forward to face UGB (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Espoir will play against Orion (#6) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in . Ninth ranked SFTS (6-13) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 8th ranked UGB (10-11) 77-74 on Wednesday evening. SFTS maintains ninth place with 6-13 record. UGB at the other side keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. SFTS will play against higher ranked APR (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. UGB will play against Patriots (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
11th ranked IPRC-Kigali (1-19) was outscored at home by fifth ranked APR (11-2) with the biggest margin this round 99-48 on Wednesday night. APR moved-up to fourth place. Loser IPRC-Kigali dropped to the bottom. APR will meet SFTS (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. IPRC-Kigali will have a break next round.




IPRC-Kigali - APR 48-99

11th ranked IPRC-Kigali (1-19) was outscored at home by fifth ranked APR (11-2) with the biggest margin this round 99-48 on Wednesday night. APR moved-up to fourth place. Loser IPRC-Kigali dropped to the bottom. APR will meet SFTS (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. IPRC-Kigali will have a break next round.
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Espoir - Patriots 71-74

The most exciting game of round 17 in the RBL took place in Kigali. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of second-ranked Espoir (14-5) to third ranked Patriots (13-2) 74-71 on Wednesday evening. Patriots have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 13-2 record having seven points less than leader REG. Espoir at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. Patriots are looking forward to face UGB (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Espoir will play against Orion (#6) and is hoping to win this game.
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SFTS - UGB 77-74

Important game to mention about took place in . Ninth ranked SFTS (6-13) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 8th ranked UGB (10-11) 77-74 on Wednesday evening. SFTS maintains ninth place with 6-13 record. UGB at the other side keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. SFTS will play against higher ranked APR (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. UGB will play against Patriots (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
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