D1 Round 14 (Regular Season): GSMRR edge RP-IPRC Huye by one point

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This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 5th ranked RP-IPRC Huye (6-5) to third ranked GSMRR (9-2) 57-56 on Saturday evening. GSMRR forced 32 RP-IPRC Huye turnovers. Strangely RP-IPRC Huye outrebounded GSMRR 67-51 including a 28-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Brigitte Nibishaka (-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2002) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. The former international center Nicole Urwibutso (-1994) produced 9 points and 19 rebounds for the hosts. RP-IPRC Huye's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. GSMRR have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-2 record having just two points less than leader APR. RP-IPRC Huye at the other side keeps the fifth place with five games lost.
Top-ranked APR blasted bottom-ranked UR BBC (0-13) in 135-42 keeping the perfect record after 14 rounds. UR BBC is still unable to win any game. American forward Taylor Hosendove (188, college: Oregon) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Assouma Uwizeye contributed with 32 points and 11 rebounds (on 14-of-16 shooting from the field) for the winners. APR's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Albright Mugabekazi replied with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for UR BBC. Undefeated APR (11-0) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion (11-0) keeps a position of league leader. UR BBC at the other side still closes the standings with 13 games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: Kepler (#4) and UR Kigali (#9). Kepler (8-4) smashed visiting UR Kigali (1-12) by 34 points 79-45. Nelly Akaliza had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Fridaus Umulisa responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Newly promoted Kepler maintains fourth position with 8-4 record. UR Kigali lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 12 games lost.

In the last game of round 14 EA Univ was crushed by Kepler in Kigali 62-43.

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Kepler - UR Kigali 79-45

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: Kepler (#4) and UR Kigali (#9). Kepler (8-4) smashed visiting UR Kigali (1-12) by 34 points 79-45. Kepler held UR Kigali to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Kepler forced 22 UR Kigali turnovers and outrebounded them 55-34 including a 23-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kepler made 9 blocks. Nelly Akaliza had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Gbenakpon Keita chipped in 19 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Fridaus Umulisa responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Ronja Pavsek scored 6 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Newly promoted Kepler maintains fourth position with 8-4 record. UR Kigali lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Kepler: H.Uwimpuhwe 22+2reb+2ast, G.Keita 19+12reb+3ast, N.Akaliza 14+17reb+3ast, L.Awor 7+7reb+4ast, V.Gasherebuka 5+4reb+1ast, D.Ntawutarama 5+7reb+1ast
UR Kigali: F.Umulisa 17+5reb+2ast, A.Kaliza 9+3reb, R.Pavsek 6+7reb+5ast, B.Wihogora 5+3reb, G.Ishimwe 4+11reb, D.Uwihirwe 2+2reb

RP-IPRC Huye - GSMRR 56-57

This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 5th ranked RP-IPRC Huye (6-5) to third ranked GSMRR (9-2) 57-56 on Saturday evening. GSMRR forced 32 RP-IPRC Huye turnovers. Strangely RP-IPRC Huye outrebounded GSMRR 67-51 including a 28-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Brigitte Nibishaka (-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2002) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. The former international center Nicole Urwibutso (-1994) produced 9 points and 19 rebounds and the former international Cecile Nzaramba (-1993) added 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. RP-IPRC Huye's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. GSMRR have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-2 record having just two points less than leader APR. RP-IPRC Huye at the other side keeps the fifth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
GSMRR: B.Nibishaka 21+15reb+1ast, Y.Muhawenimana 15+7reb+4ast, M.Yamfashije 11+9reb+1ast, S.Uwase 5+10reb, C.Murekatete 3, R.Gikundiro 2+3reb+1ast
RP-IPRC Huye: C.Nzaramba 12+10reb+4ast, S.Dusingizumuremyi 11+6reb+3ast, N.Urwibutso 9+19reb+2ast, A.Umuhamya 8+8reb+1ast, S.Kanyere 5+4reb, V.Uwimpuhwe 5+2reb+4ast

UR BBC - APR 42-135

Top-ranked APR blasted bottom-ranked UR BBC (0-13) in 135-42 keeping the perfect record after 14 rounds. UR BBC is still unable to win any game. APR held UR BBC to an opponent 23.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 59.1 percent accuracy of the winners. APR forced 31 UR BBC turnovers and outrebounded them 62-27 including a 26-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. APR players were unselfish on offense dishing 38 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by UR BBC's players. American forward Taylor Hosendove (188, college: Oregon) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. The former international center Assouma Uwizeye (182-1996) contributed with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds (on 14-of-16 shooting from the field) for the winners. APR's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Albright Mugabekazi replied with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Diane Irumva added 10 points in the effort for UR BBC. APR (11-0) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion (11-0) keeps a position of league leader. UR BBC at the other side still closes the standings with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
APR: A.Uwizeye 32+11reb+3ast, T.Hosendove 28+14reb+4ast, M.Imanizabayo 13+4reb+12ast, A.Umuhoza 13+1reb+1ast, S.Usanase 8+6reb+2ast, C.Umugwaneza 8+7reb+1ast
UR BBC: A.Mugabekazi 21+5reb+6ast, D.Irumva 10+1reb+1ast, M.Uwase 5+5reb, D.Mutembanshushu 2+1reb+2ast, I.Agasaro 2+4reb, L.Isingizwe 2+5reb+4ast

Kepler - EA Univ 62-43

There was no surprise in Kigali where 6th ranked EA Univ (5-9) was crushed by fourth ranked Kepler (8-4) 62-43 on Sunday. Kepler held EA Univ to an opponent 21.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.8 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded EA Univ 59-39 including a 43-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gbenakpon Keita scored 9 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Nelly Akaliza chipped in 7 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Gisele Makenga responded with 7 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals and forward Ange Akimana (-1996) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Kepler maintains fourth position with 8-4 record. Loser EA Univ keeps the sixth place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Kepler: C.Byukusenge 11+1reb+5ast, H.Uwimpuhwe 10+2reb, L.Awor 9+4reb+2ast, G.Keita 9+16reb+3ast, D.Ntawutarama 8+12reb+1ast, N.Akaliza 7+10reb+8ast
EA Univ: A.Akimana 12+5reb+3ast, F.Umunyuragaju 10+4reb, G.Makenga 7+7reb+8ast, P.Louaka 6+12reb, G.Mutimutuje 5+2reb+1ast, M.Umurerwa 3+5reb