D1 Round 20 (Regular Season): The Hoops edge Kepler by two points

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game of round 20 in the D1 took place in Kigali. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Kepler (11-7) to seventh ranked The Hoops (7-11) 79-77 on Sunday evening. The Hoops forced 20 Kepler turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international center Jane Dusabe (-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 31 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks. Oliviette Tumukunde (-2005) chipped in 16 points and 7 assists. point guard Nelly Nsanzabaganwa (-1995) produced a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists and 7 steals for the guests. The Hoops moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Gahini. Newly promoted Kepler keeps the fourth position with seven games lost.
Bottom-ranked UR BBC (0-18) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 82-39 loss to seventh ranked The Hoops (7-11) in Kigali. The former international center Jane Dusabe (-2005) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Kelia Karinganire contributed with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Izabera Agasaro replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds for UR BBC. The Hoops moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Gahini. UR BBC at the other side still closes the standings.

The Round Review is presented by LBM Management. A full-service agency focused on Women's basketball sphere and working worldwide. A global and ethical quality service.

The Hoops - Kepler 79-77

The most exciting game of round 20 in the D1 took place in Kigali. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Kepler (11-7) to seventh ranked The Hoops (7-11) 79-77 on Sunday evening. The Hoops forced 20 Kepler turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international center Jane Dusabe (-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 31 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks. Oliviette Tumukunde (-2005) chipped in 16 points and 7 assists. Five The Hoops players scored in double figures. Point guard Nelly Nsanzabaganwa (-1995) produced a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists and 7 steals and Henriette Uwimpuhwe added 28 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. The Hoops moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Gahini. Newly promoted Kepler keeps the fourth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
The Hoops: O.Tumukunde 16+3reb+7ast, K.Karinganire 15+3reb+3ast, R.Cyuzuzo 14+11reb, D.Iryimanivuze 11+6reb+3ast, J.Dusabe 11+31reb+6ast, F.Mukapala 7+3reb
Kepler: H.Uwimpuhwe 28+7reb, N.Nsanzabaganwa 20+13reb+12ast, B.Budgetts 13+4reb+3ast, V.Gasherebuka 5+3reb+1ast, C.Byukusenge 4+6reb+1ast, K.Uwera 3+7reb

The Hoops - UR BBC 82-39

Bottom-ranked UR BBC (0-18) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 82-39 loss to seventh ranked The Hoops (7-11) in Kigali. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to UR BBC's 32. The Hoops forced 41 UR BBC turnovers and outrebounded them 52-39 including a 28-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The Hoops players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by UR BBC's players. The former international center Jane Dusabe (-2005) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Kelia Karinganire contributed with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Four The Hoops players scored in double figures. Izabera Agasaro replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and Albright Mugabekazi added 3 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for UR BBC. The Hoops moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Gahini. UR BBC at the other side still closes the standings.
Top scorers:
The Hoops: K.Karinganire 22+5reb+6ast, J.Dusabe 16+14reb+6ast, R.Cyuzuzo 14+14reb+3ast, D.Iryimanivuze 10+5reb+7ast, D.Izerimana 6+3reb+1ast, F.Mukapala 5+5reb
UR BBC: I.Agasaro 11+13reb+1ast, M.Uwase 9+3reb+1ast, D.Irumva 8+1ast, C.Iradukunda 6+6reb+1ast, A.Mugabekazi 3+8reb+2ast, D.Mutembanshushu 2+3reb