D1 Round 17 (Regular Season): REG keeps a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked REG as it allowed them to take a leadership position. REG smashed 6th ranked Gahini in Kigali 76-46. REG dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Gahini's 26. REG forced 24 Gahini turnovers and outrebounded them 52-31 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. REG looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Gahini's players. The best player for the winners was guard Jordan Umuhoza (-1996) who scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Gloriose Byukusenge (-2001) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. REG's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Josephine Uwineza produced 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. REG (14-1) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Gahini at the other side keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with EA Univ. Gahini will play next round against UR BBC trying to get back on the winning streak. REG will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked RP-IPRC Huye in Butare.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Cyabingo. Leader APR faced 3rd placed GSMRR. Guests from Kigali (13-0) smashed host GSMRR (10-4) 88-64. The former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds. Taylor Hosendove contributed with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Forward Brigitte Nibishaka (-2003) answered with 25 points and 9 rebounds for GSMRR. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for APR. Defending champion maintains second place with 13-0 record behind leader REG. GSMRR at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with Kepler. APR's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena The Hoops.
Bottom-ranked UR BBC (0-16) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 75-50 loss to ninth ranked UR Kigali (3-13) in Kigali on Saturday evening. Adeline Ihimbazwe stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. UR Kigali's coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Izabera Agasaro responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. UR Kigali maintains ninth place with 3-13 record. UR BBC lost their twelfth game in a row. They still close the standings. UR Kigali's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena APR.

In the last game of round 17 Kepler defeated RP-IPRC Huye in Kigali 79-74.

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UR BBC - UR Kigali 50-75

Bottom-ranked UR BBC (0-16) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 75-50 loss to ninth ranked UR Kigali (3-13) in Kigali on Saturday evening. They also forced 29 UR BBC turnovers and outrebounded them 53-37 including a 24-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Adeline Ihimbazwe stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds for the winners and Fridaus Umulisa chipped in 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. UR Kigali's coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Izabera Agasaro responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and Albright Mugabekazi scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. UR Kigali maintains ninth place with 3-13 record. UR BBC lost their twelfth game in a row. They still close the standings. UR Kigali's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena APR.
Top scorers:
UR BBC: A.Mugabekazi 13+7reb+2ast, I.Agasaro 12+12reb, C.Iradukunda 9+9reb, D.Mutembanshushu 6+5reb+5ast, V.Mukasekuru 6+2reb, M.Uwase 2+1reb+1ast
UR Kigali: F.Umulisa 15+9reb+4ast, A.Ihimbazwe 15+17reb, B.Wihogora 10+10reb+1ast, D.Uwihirwe 8+1ast, R.Pavsek 7+2reb+6ast, S.Mugabekazi 6+4reb

RP-IPRC Huye - Kepler 74-79

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked RP-IPRC Huye's (8-6) home loss to fourth ranked Kepler (10-4) 74-79 on Saturday. Kepler made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Kepler outrebounded RP-IPRC Huye 63-50 including 25 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kepler made 8 blocks. Gbenakpon Keita stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 26 rebounds for the winners and Nelly Akaliza chipped in 13 points and 14 rebounds. Five Kepler players scored in double figures. The former international center Nicole Urwibutso (-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and Violette Uwimpuhwe (165-2004) scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Kepler. They moved-up to third place, which they share with GSMRR. Loser RP-IPRC Huye keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Kepler's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena REG.
Top scorers:
RP-IPRC Huye: V.Uwimpuhwe 14+3reb+3ast, N.Urwibutso 11+11reb+1ast, S.Dusingizumuremyi 9+6reb+4ast, S.Izere 8+8reb+3ast, L.Mutarutwa 8+2reb+1ast, S.Kanyere 8+7reb+4ast
Kepler: H.Uwimpuhwe 19+2reb+5ast, G.Keita 17+26reb, N.Akaliza 13+14reb+3ast, N.Nsanzabaganwa 11+9reb+6ast, D.Ntawutarama 11+7reb+2ast, C.Byukusenge 6+3reb+1ast

GSMRR - APR 64-88

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Cyabingo. Leader APR faced 3rd placed GSMRR. Guests from Kigali (13-0) smashed host GSMRR (10-4) 88-64. APR made 19-of-21 charity shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 GSMRR turnovers and had a 40-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. APR players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. The former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds. American forward Taylor Hosendove (188, college: Oregon) contributed with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Five APR players scored in double figures. Forward Brigitte Nibishaka (-2003) answered with 25 points and 9 rebounds and guard Marie Yamfashije (-2002) added 20 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for GSMRR. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for APR. Defending champion maintains second place with 13-0 record behind leader REG. GSMRR at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with Kepler. APR's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena The Hoops.
Top scorers:
GSMRR: B.Nibishaka 25+9reb+1ast, M.Yamfashije 20+5reb+2ast, Y.Muhawenimana 9+7reb+7ast, C.Murekatete 4+1ast, R.Gikundiro 3+5reb+1ast, M.Dative 2+1reb+2ast
APR: M.Imanizabayo 17+2reb+5ast, T.Hosendove 17+7reb+5ast, A.Uwizeye 14+8reb+3ast, A.Umuhoza 13+1reb+2ast, C.Umugwaneza 10+17reb+3ast, U.Mugisha 7+4reb+1ast

REG - Gahini 76-46

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked REG as it allowed them to take a leadership position. REG smashed 6th ranked Gahini in Kigali 76-46. REG dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Gahini's 26. REG forced 24 Gahini turnovers and outrebounded them 52-31 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. REG looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Gahini's players. The best player for the winners was guard Jordan Umuhoza (-1996) who scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Gloriose Byukusenge (-2001) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four REG players scored in double figures. REG's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Josephine Uwineza produced 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Ange Uwiringiyimana added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for the guests. REG (14-1) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Gahini at the other side keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with EA Univ. Gahini will play next round against UR BBC trying to get back on the winning streak. REG will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked RP-IPRC Huye in Butare.
Top scorers:
Gahini: J.Uwineza 16+9reb+5ast, A.Uwiringiyimana 13+7reb+1ast, A.Uwimana 5+4reb+2ast, J.Ishimwe 5+4reb, S.Umwali 4+3reb+2ast, D.Hafashimana 3+1ast
REG: J.Umuhoza 16+6reb, G.Byukusenge 13+5reb+3ast, R.Micomyiza 11+4reb+3ast, M.Wanyama 10+7reb+1ast, L.Uwitonze 6+4reb+3ast, A.Irakoze 6+12reb+2ast