D1 Round 2 (Regular Season): APR defeat Azomco

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in D1. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Azomco in Kigali on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by APR 96-54. APR held Azomco to an opponent 23.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.3 percent accuracy of the winners. APR forced 34 Azomco turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Azomco's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when APR made 7 blocks. 24 personal fouls committed by Azomco helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. The former international point guard Marie Imanizabayo (-1996) contributed with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Stephanie Kanyere replied with 12 points and 6 rebounds for Azomco. 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 game between Kepler and UR Kigali in Kigali ended with biggest points difference. Kepler outscored guests from Kigali 77-17. Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 20 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Henriette Uwimpuhwe chipped in 27 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Sabine Teta responded with 7 points. UR Kigali's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: EA Univ lost to undefeated RP-IPRC Huye on the road 67-73. GSMRR won against UR BBC on its own court 59-46. Kepler managed to outperform Gahini in Kigali 68-58.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 13 points and 14 rebounds by Claudine Umukundwa of Gahini.

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Kepler - UR Kigali 77-17

The game between Kepler and UR Kigali in Kigali ended with biggest points difference. Kepler outscored guests from Kigali 77-17. Kepler held UR Kigali to an opponent 11.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Kepler forced 27 UR Kigali turnovers and outrebounded them 69-29 including a 28-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 20 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Henriette Uwimpuhwe (-2000) chipped in 27 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Sabine Teta responded with 7 points and Lucie Ishimwe scored 3 points and 5 rebounds. UR Kigali's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win.
Top scorers:
UR Kigali: S.Teta 7+2reb, L.Ishimwe 3+5reb, B.Wihogora 2+3reb+2ast, M.Umuragwa 2+2reb, M.Izadufasha 2+2reb, B.Niyigena 1+2reb+2ast
Kepler: H.Uwimpuhwe 27+8reb+2ast, V.Keita 18+20reb+2ast, D.Ntawutarama 12+9reb+1ast, K.Uwera 9+14reb+1ast, J.Tcheumeleu 5+7reb+7ast, E.Irakoze 4+5reb+2ast

APR - Azomco 96-54

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Azomco in Kigali on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by APR 96-54. APR held Azomco to an opponent 23.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.3 percent accuracy of the winners. APR forced 34 Azomco turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Azomco's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when APR made 7 blocks. 24 personal fouls committed by Azomco helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. The former international point guard Marie Imanizabayo (-1996) contributed with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Five APR players scored in double figures. Stephanie Kanyere replied with 12 points and 6 rebounds and forward Fridaus Umulisa (-2004) added 13 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Azomco. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Azomco: F.Umulisa 13+8reb, S.Kanyere 12+6reb+3ast, Z.Zam Raissa 9+2reb+1ast, A.Umuhamya 8+5reb+2ast, L.Uwimana 5+3reb+1ast, L.Mutarutwa 3+3reb
APR: C.Umugwaneza 24+13reb+3ast, M.Imanizabayo 22+7reb+7ast, K.Diakite 20+9reb+6ast, A.Umuhoza 13+4reb, A.Uwizeye 11+15reb+2ast, H.Raissa 3+1reb+1ast

RP-IPRC Huye - EA Univ 73-67

RP-IPRC Huye used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Kigali 73-67. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. RP-IPRC Huye forced 24 EA Univ turnovers. Point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Cecile Nzaramba (-1993) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four RP-IPRC Huye players scored in double figures. Guard Ange Uwiringiyimana responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds and Gisele Makenga scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
EA Univ: A.Uwiringiyimana 19+17reb+3ast, Y.Muhawenimana 15+2reb+2ast, G.Makenga 10+9reb+2ast, A.Mugabekazi 9+1reb+2ast, D.Izerimana 8+7reb+2ast, C.Uwase 4+3reb
RP-IPRC Huye: C.Nzaramba 15+6reb+6ast, S.Dusingizumuremyi 14+13reb+5ast, N.Urwibutso 11+3reb+1ast, A.Tuyishime 10+8reb+3ast, V.Akayezu 6+5reb+2ast, L.Ingabire 6+3reb+1ast

GSMRR - UR BBC 59-46

GSMRR used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Kigali 59-46. GSMRR held UR BBC to an opponent 23.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 27.6 percent accuracy of the winners. GSMRR forced 35 UR BBC turnovers. Guard Marie Yamfashije (-2002) scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and Clementine Murekatete chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Forward Sumaya Nzitabakuze responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds and Sandrine Kazeneza scored 13 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
UR BBC: S.Kazeneza 13+4reb+2ast, S.Nzitabakuze 12+16reb+2ast, H.Sandrine 7+6reb+3ast, I.Agasaro 3+5reb, A.Sekanabo 3+4reb+3ast, M.Uwase 3+1reb
GSMRR: M.Yamfashije 21+4reb, C.Murekatete 13+6reb+4ast, M.Uwituze 6+2reb+2ast, S.Uwase 5+7reb+1ast, R.Gikundiro 3+8reb+1ast, A.Tuyishime 3

Gahini - Kepler 58-68

Very predictable result when Kepler won against on the road Gahini 68-58. Henriette Uwimpuhwe (-2000) scored 22 points to lead the charge for the winners and Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Claudine Umukundwa responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds and center Josephine Uwineza produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. Four Gahini players scored in double figures. Gahini's coach Lambert Ihimbazwe rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
Gahini: J.Ishimwe 14+4reb+1ast, A.Uwimana 13+9reb+2ast, C.Umukundwa 13+14reb+2ast, J.Uwineza 10+5reb+12ast, K.Nyinawabemera 3+2reb, A.Umutoni 3
Kepler: H.Uwimpuhwe 22+3reb+2ast, V.Keita 12+10reb+3ast, N.Akariza 8+11reb, J.Tcheumeleu 6+3reb+6ast, E.Irakoze 5+2reb, D.Ntawutarama 5+3reb+1ast