D1 Round 8 (Regular Season): REG defeat Kepler in the closest game of the week

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This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th ranked Kepler (6-3) to second ranked REG (7-1) 65-63 on Monday evening. REG forced 20 Kepler turnovers. Strangely Kepler outrebounded REG 49-37 including 38 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Odile Tetero (162-1998) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 9 assists and Ramla Munezero (-2003) who added 12 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. REG's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Nelly Nsanzabaganwa (-1995) responded with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. REG maintains second position with 7-1 record behind leader APR. Newly promoted Kepler keeps the fourth place with three games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . Top-ranked host APR (8-0) defeated 3rd ranked GSMRR (7-2) 80-76. The winners were led by the former international center Assouma Uwizeye (182-1996) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds and Marie Imanizabayo supported her with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Even a double-double of 33 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds by forward Brigitte Nibishaka (-2003) did not help to save the game for GSMRR. Undefeated APR have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 8-0 record. GSMRR at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost.
D1 top team - APR (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they beat fifth ranked RP-IPRC Huye (5-3) 89-72. The best player for the winners was Marie Imanizabayo who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Nicole Urwibutso produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds for the hosts. RP-IPRC Huye's coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Undefeated APR have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 8-0 record. Loser RP-IPRC Huye keeps the fifth place with three games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: winless UR BBC was destroyed by GSMRR on the opponent's court 79-37. Gahini managed to outperform UR Kigali in a home game 44-36. Kepler rolled over Gahini on the road 69-50. EA Univ was crushed by RP-IPRC Huye on its own court 59-97. GSMRR smashed UR Kigali in a road game 103-57. Winless UR BBC was destroyed by The Hoops at home 48-86.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 29 points, 20 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by Jane Dusabe of The Hoops.

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RP-IPRC Huye - APR 72-89

D1 top team - APR (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they beat fifth ranked RP-IPRC Huye (5-3) 89-72. APR shot 32 for 45 from the free-throw line, while RP-IPRC Huye only scored seven points from the stripe. APR looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Marie Imanizabayo (-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international center Assouma Uwizeye (182-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Five APR players scored in double figures. The former international center Nicole Urwibutso (-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and Violette Uwimpuhwe (165-2004) added 24 points respectively for the hosts. RP-IPRC Huye's coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. APR have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 8-0 record. Loser RP-IPRC Huye keeps the fifth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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

GSMRR - UR BBC 79-37

Very expected game when bottom-ranked UR BBC (0-8) was crushed on the road by third ranked GSMRR (7-2) 79-37 on Monday. GSMRR 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. The best player for the winners was forward Brigitte Nibishaka (-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 17 rebounds. Guard Marie Yamfashije (-2002) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. GSMRR's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Albright Mugabekazi produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Lucie Isingizwe (-2002) added 4 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. GSMRR maintains third position with 7-2 record behind leader APR. Loser UR BBC still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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

Gahini - UR Kigali 44-36

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Gahini (2-6) defeated at home 9th ranked UR Kigali (1-8) 44-36 on Sunday. Gahini forced 20 UR Kigali turnovers. The best player for the winners was Josephine Uwineza who scored 9 points, 9 rebounds, 12 assists and 7 steals. Ange Uwiringiyimana chipped in 7 points and 20 rebounds. Forward Angelique Uwimanimpaye produced 7 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and Brigitte Wihogora added 7 points and 15 rebounds respectively for the guests. Despite that victory Gahini went down to eighth position due to points difference. Loser UR Kigali keeps the ninth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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

Kepler - REG 63-65

This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th ranked Kepler (6-3) to second ranked REG (7-1) 65-63 on Monday evening. REG forced 20 Kepler turnovers. Strangely Kepler outrebounded REG 49-37 including 38 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Odile Tetero (162-1998) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 9 assists and Ramla Munezero (-2003) who added 12 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. REG's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Nelly Nsanzabaganwa (-1995) responded with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Nelly Akariza produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 20 rebounds. REG maintains second position with 7-1 record behind leader APR. Newly promoted Kepler keeps the fourth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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

Gahini - Kepler 50-69

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Gahini (2-6) was rolled over at home by fourth ranked Kepler (6-3) 69-50 on Friday. Kepler outrebounded Gahini 57-41 including 21 on the offensive glass. Kepler looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Nelly Nsanzabaganwa (-1995) who scored 18 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Nelly Akariza chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 19 rebounds. Four Kepler players scored in double figures. Josiane Ishimwe produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and Ange Uwiringiyimana added 11 points and 15 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Kepler maintains fourth position with 6-3 record. Loser Gahini dropped to the eighth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Gahini: I.Josiane 18+6reb+2ast, U.Ange 11+15reb, N.Kercy 8+11reb+3ast, U.Josephine 7+5reb+8ast, U.Solange 2+1ast, H.Diane 2+2reb
Kepler: U.Henriette 21+9reb+4ast, N.Nelly 18+8reb+9ast, A.Nelly 14+19reb+2ast, N.Deborah 11+11reb+4ast, B.Christiane 4+5reb+2ast, M.Divine 1+3reb

APR - GSMRR 80-76

The game between Top Four teams took place in . Top-ranked host APR (8-0) defeated 3rd ranked GSMRR (7-2) 80-76. APR dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to GSMRR's 34. They outrebounded GSMRR 69-43 including a 27-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. APR players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The winners were led by the former international center Assouma Uwizeye (182-1996) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds and the former international point guard Marie Imanizabayo (-1996) supported her with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Four APR players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 33 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds by forward Brigitte Nibishaka (-2003) did not help to save the game for GSMRR. Guard Marie Yamfashije (-2002) added 22 points and 5 assists for the guests. APR have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 8-0 record. GSMRR at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
GSMRR: N.Brigitte 33+16reb+1ast, Y.Marie 22+2reb+5ast, G.Rachel 14+7reb+6ast, M.Yvonne 5+6reb+9ast, D.Musabyeyezu 2+1reb, K.Anitha 0
APR: U.Assouma 21+19reb+2ast, I.Marie 19+10reb+10ast, S.Kantore 16+9reb+4ast, U.Akimana 11+3reb+2ast, I.Nzisabira 6+6reb, C.Umugwaneza 4+16reb+2ast

EA Univ - RP-IPRC Huye 59-97

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked RP-IPRC Huye's (5-3) road victory over 6th ranked EA Univ (3-6) 97-59 on Saturday. RP-IPRC Huye dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to EA Univ's 40. RP-IPRC Huye forced 27 EA Univ turnovers and outrebounded them 54-29 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. RP-IPRC Huye looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Violette Uwimpuhwe (165-2004) who scored 26 points and 7 assists. The former international center Nicole Urwibutso (-1994) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Five RP-IPRC Huye players scored in double figures. RP-IPRC Huye's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Ange Akimana (-1996) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and Gisele Makenga added 14 points and 6 steals respectively for the hosts. RP-IPRC Huye maintains fifth position with 5-3 record. EA Univ lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
EA Univ: A.Ange 17+6reb+3ast, M.Gisele 14+3reb+2ast, U.Fabiola 9+7reb+2ast, U.Clementine 9+1reb+2ast, I.Manishimwe 7+5reb+2ast, U.Lydia 3+2reb+1ast
RP-IPRC Huye: U.Violette 26+1reb+7ast, N.Urwibutso 16+14reb+3ast, U.Ange 14+7reb, U.Sylvie 11+8reb+4ast, K.Stephanie 10+8reb+3ast, C.Nzaramba 10+4reb+3ast

UR Kigali - GSMRR 57-103

There was no surprise when 9th ranked UR Kigali (1-8) was outplayed at home by third ranked GSMRR (7-2) 103-57 on Saturday. GSMRR dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to UR Kigali's 46. GSMRR forced 51 UR Kigali turnovers. Strangely UR Kigali outrebounded GSMRR 62-49 including 24 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was forward Brigitte Nibishaka (-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 19 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals. Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2002) chipped in 28 points, 5 assists and 9 steals. Adeline Ihimbazwe produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds and Brigitte Wihogora added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. GSMRR maintains third position with 7-2 record behind leader APR. Loser UR Kigali keeps the ninth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
UR Kigali: W.Brigitte 16+9reb, I.Adeline 10+17reb+2ast, U.Fridaus 7+9reb+2ast, I.Grace 7+7reb+1ast, T.Sabine 5+5reb+1ast, U.Angelique 4+5reb+1ast
GSMRR: N.Brigitte 40+19reb+5ast, M.Yvonne 28+3reb+5ast, Y.Marie 20+6reb+1ast, I.Mahoro 4+1reb, U.Sharifah 4+3reb, T.Angelique 2+6reb

UR BBC - The Hoops 48-86

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked The Hoops (3-5) outleveled on the road bottom-ranked UR BBC (0-8) 86-48 on Saturday. The Hoops dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to UR BBC's 26. The Hoops forced 44 UR BBC turnovers and outrebounded them 55-27 including a 39-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The Hoops looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international center Jane Dusabe (-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 20 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Rebecca Cyuzuzo (-2007) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists and 10 steals. Four The Hoops players scored in double figures. The Hoops' coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mignone Uwase produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and Albright Mugabekazi added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The Hoops moved-up to sixth place. Loser UR BBC still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
UR BBC: U.Mignone 17+6reb+1ast, M.Albright 10+6reb+2ast, M.Divine 7+1reb+7ast, I.Lucie 4+4reb, M.Valentine 4+3ast, I.Diane 2
The Hoops: D.Jane 29+20reb+4ast, N.Hope 16+2reb+4ast, T.Oliviette 13+3reb+5ast, C.Rebecca 13+19reb+4ast, K.Kelia 6+1reb, I.Deborah 4+5reb+2ast