D1 Round 8 (Regular Season): REG edge Kepler by two points

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This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th ranked Kepler (5-3) to second ranked REG (7-1) 65-63 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Kepler. REG forced 20 Kepler turnovers. Strangely Kepler outrebounded REG 49-37 including 38 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Odile Tetero (162-1998) who scored 26 points and 9 assists. Ramla Munezero (-2003) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. REG's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Nelly Nsanzabaganwa (-1995) produced 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the hosts. REG maintains second position with 7-1 record having just one point less than leader APR. Newly promoted Kepler keeps the fourth place with three games lost.
Undefeated leader APR delivered the seventh consecutive victory. This time they beat 5th ranked RP-IPRC Huye (4-3) 89-72. The former international point guard Marie Imanizabayo (-1996) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Assouma Uwizeye contributed with 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Nicole Urwibutso (-1994) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds for RP-IPRC Huye. RP-IPRC Huye's coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Undefeated APR (7-0) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. RP-IPRC Huye at the other side keeps the fifth place with three games lost.
Bottom-ranked UR BBC (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 79-37 loss to third ranked GSMRR (6-1) in on Monday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Brigitte Nibishaka who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 17 rebounds. GSMRR's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Albright Mugabekazi responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. GSMRR maintains third position with 6-1 record behind leader APR. Loser UR BBC still closes the standings with seven games lost.

In the last game of round 8 UR Kigali was defeated by Gahini in a road game 44-36.

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RP-IPRC Huye - APR 72-89

Undefeated leader APR delivered the seventh consecutive victory. This time they beat 5th ranked RP-IPRC Huye (4-3) 89-72. APR shot 32 for 45 from the free-throw line, while RP-IPRC Huye only scored seven points from the stripe. APR players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. RP-IPRC Huye was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international point guard Marie Imanizabayo (-1996) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international center Assouma Uwizeye (182-1996) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Five APR players scored in double figures. The former international center Nicole Urwibutso (-1994) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and Violette Uwimpuhwe (165-2004) added 24 points in the effort for RP-IPRC Huye. RP-IPRC Huye's coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. APR (7-0) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. RP-IPRC Huye at the other side keeps the fifth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
APR: I.Marie 25+10reb+6ast, U.Assouma 16+13reb+1ast, S.Kantore 16+6reb+6ast, U.Akimana 13+3reb+5ast, C.Umugwaneza 11+14reb+3ast, I.Nzisabira 5+6reb
RP-IPRC Huye: U.Violette 24+4reb+2ast, N.Urwibutso 15+13reb+3ast, I.Santhiana 12+9reb+2ast, U.Ange 6+8reb+4ast, K.Stephanie 5+4reb, C.Nzaramba 4+7reb+2ast

GSMRR - UR BBC 79-37

Bottom-ranked UR BBC (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 79-37 loss to third ranked GSMRR (6-1) in on Monday evening. They held UR BBC to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.5 percent accuracy of the winners. GSMRR forced 30 UR BBC turnovers and outrebounded them 54-38 including a 26-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Brigitte Nibishaka (-2003) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 17 rebounds and guard Marie Yamfashije (-2002) who added 18 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. GSMRR's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Albright Mugabekazi responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Lucie Isingizwe (-2002) scored 4 points and 9 rebounds. GSMRR maintains third position with 6-1 record behind leader APR. Loser UR BBC still closes the standings with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
GSMRR: N.Brigitte 25+17reb+3ast, Y.Marie 18+9reb+3ast, M.Yvonne 16+2reb+5ast, M.Clementine 6+1reb, U.Sharifah 4+15reb+3ast, G.Rachel 4+2ast
UR BBC: M.Albright 10+11reb+1ast, U.Mignone 7+4reb, I.Charlotte 5+6reb, M.Valentine 5+3reb+5ast, I.Lucie 4+9reb+1ast, M.Divine 4+3reb+3ast

Gahini - UR Kigali 44-36

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked UR Kigali's (1-7) road loss to eighth ranked Gahini (2-5) 36-44 on Sunday. Gahini forced 20 UR Kigali turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Josephine Uwineza who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 9 rebounds, 12 assists and 7 steals and Ange Uwiringiyimana who added 7 points and 20 rebounds during the contest. Forward Angelique Uwimanimpaye responded with 7 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and Brigitte Wihogora scored 7 points and 15 rebounds. Gahini moved-up to seventh place, which they share with The Hoops. Loser UR Kigali keeps the ninth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Gahini: I.Josiane 12+4reb, U.Josephine 9+9reb+12ast, U.Solange 9+2reb+1ast, U.Ange 7+20reb+1ast, U.Jeanine 4+5reb, U.Aline 3+7reb+1ast
UR Kigali: U.Fridaus 9+3reb+3ast, U.Angelique 7+13reb+5ast, W.Brigitte 7+15reb, I.Grace 5+9reb+1ast, K.Arlette 5+1reb, U.Ange 3+1reb

Kepler - REG 63-65

This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th ranked Kepler (5-3) to second ranked REG (7-1) 65-63 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Kepler. REG forced 20 Kepler turnovers. Strangely Kepler outrebounded REG 49-37 including 38 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Odile Tetero (162-1998) who scored 26 points and 9 assists. Ramla Munezero (-2003) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. REG's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Nelly Nsanzabaganwa (-1995) produced 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Nelly Akariza added 10 points and 20 rebounds respectively for the hosts. REG maintains second position with 7-1 record having just one point less than leader APR. Newly promoted Kepler keeps the fourth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
REG: T.Odile 26+4reb+9ast, M.Ramla 12+5reb+1ast, U.Linda 8+5reb, U.Jordan 7+8reb+1ast, M.Rosine 5+4reb+3ast, M.Faustine 3
Kepler: U.Henriette 22+6reb+1ast, N.Nelly 18+9reb+6ast, A.Nelly 10+20reb, B.Christiane 8+1reb+1ast, N.Deborah 5+12reb+2ast, M.Divine 0