RBL Round 21 (Regular Season): APR beat REG by two after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 21 in the RBL took place in Kigali. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 3rd placed REG (12-4) to second ranked APR (15-1) 77-75 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of REG. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when APR made 7 blocks. It was a good game for the former international forward Axel Mpoyo (203-1997, college: GSU) who led his team to a victory with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Kenyan center Tom Bush-Wamukota (212-1993, college: Wichita St.) contributed with 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Antino Jackson (182-1996, college: N.Mexico) answered with 27 points and 5 assists for REG. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. APR have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 15-1 record having just one point less than leader Patriots. REG at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Kigali. Fifth ranked Kepler (9-7) saved a 2-point derby victory on the road edging 4th placed Espoir (9-7) 81-79 in the fight for the fourth place. The former international forward Emile Kazeneza (203-2000, college: William Carey) stepped up and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Guibert Nijimbere chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Kepler's coach Juruni Lutwama allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Chadian forward Ronald Nato (199-1992) with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The victory was the third consecutive win for Kepler. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Espoir.
The game between seventh ranked UGB (7-8) and 9th ranked K-Titans (1-15) in Kigali on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. UGB outscored guests from Kigali 116-55. Nemanja Milosevic nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. UGB's coach Yves Murenzi felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Niyizibyose Janvier came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds for K-Titans in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for UGB. They maintain seventh place with 7-8 record. K-Titans lost their tenth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 15 games lost.




UGB - K-Titans 116-55

The game between seventh ranked UGB (7-8) and 9th ranked K-Titans (1-15) in Kigali on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. UGB outscored guests from Kigali 116-55. UGB dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to K-Titans' 32. They outrebounded K-Titans 66-27 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. UGB looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by K-Titans' players. Montenegrin Nemanja Milosevic (204-1987, college: WKU) nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and American point guard Patrick Rembert (185-1990, college: UC Irvine) accounted for 28 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. UGB's coach Yves Murenzi felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Niyizibyose Janvier came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds and forward Josue Tuyishime added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for K-Titans in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for UGB. They maintain seventh place with 7-8 record. K-Titans lost their tenth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
UGB: N.Milosevic 29+23reb+4ast, P.Rembert 28+6reb+10ast, E.Aganze 21+3reb+3ast, S.Habineza 8+12reb+2ast, J.Nsengiyumva 7+1reb+1ast, U.Honore 7+2reb+1ast
K-Titans: J.Tuyishime 17+5reb+2ast, P.Kubanatubane 15+2reb+1ast, N.Janvier 11+15reb+1ast, N.Ngamije 8+1ast, C.Rwema 2+1reb, D.Nzakara 2+2reb+1ast

Espoir - Kepler 79-81

Important game to mention about took place in Kigali. Fifth ranked Kepler (9-7) saved a 2-point derby victory on the road edging 4th placed Espoir (9-7) 81-79 in the fight for the fourth place. Kepler brought some defensive toughness making 13 blocks. The former international forward Emile Kazeneza (203-2000, college: William Carey) stepped up and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Burundian point guard Guibert Nijimbere (186-1995) chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Kepler's coach Juruni Lutwama allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Chadian forward Ronald Nato (199-1992) with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Central African power forward Omega Ngaifei (204-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 18 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Kepler. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Espoir.
Top scorers:
Kepler: E.Kazeneza 21+7reb, C.Bowie 13+7reb+4ast, G.Nijimbere 11+5reb+9ast, C.Twizeyimana 10+10reb+1ast, C.Done 8+3reb, E.Ngoga 6+5reb
Espoir: R.Nato 28+10reb+4ast, O.Turatsinze 23+4reb+1ast, O.Ngaifei 10+18reb+7ast, F.Mwanawabene 10+6reb+1ast, D.Shema 8+3reb+1ast, M.Nishimwe 0

REG - APR 75-77

The most exciting game of round 21 in the RBL took place in Kigali. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 3rd placed REG (12-4) to second ranked APR (15-1) 77-75 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of REG. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when APR made 7 blocks. It was a good game for the former international forward Axel Mpoyo (203-1997, college: GSU) who led his team to a victory with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Kenyan center Tom Bush-Wamukota (212-1993, college: Wichita St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Antino Jackson (182-1996, college: N.Mexico) answered with 27 points and 5 assists and the other American import guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for REG. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. APR have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 15-1 record having just one point less than leader Patriots. REG at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
APR: A.Mpoyo 13+7reb+5ast, W.Robeyns 10+3reb, T.Bush-Wamukota 10+11reb+3ast, N.Habimana 10+7reb+5ast, I.Miller 8+3reb+3ast, A.Diarra 8+8reb+1ast
REG: A.Jackson 27+2reb+5ast, C.Thomas 14+8reb+4ast, P.Muhizi 13+10reb, D.Rutatika 6+11reb+1ast, J.Mukama 6+4reb+5ast, O.Shyaka 5+5reb