D1 Round 3 (Regular Season): RP-IPRC Huye edge Azomco by two points

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The most exciting game of round 3 in the D1 took place in Butare. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of Azomco (1-2) to RP-IPRC Huye (3-0) 78-76 on Sunday evening. RP-IPRC Huye forced 21 Azomco turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Azomco helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international Cecile Nzaramba (-1993) who scored 27 points and 9 rebounds. point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) chipped in 9 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. RP-IPRC Huye's coach Joselyne Munyaneza used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Fabiola Umunyuragaju who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: APR (#2) and EA Univ (#5). EA Univ was crushed at home by 60 points 43-103 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a good game for the former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. Kamba Diakite contributed with 29 points and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Ange Uwiringiyimana answered with 12 points for EA Univ. 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 in Kigali supposed to be also quite interesting. GSMRR (1-2) played at the court of The Hoops (1-1). The Hoops smashed GSMRR 55-33 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Vestine Tuyisenge who led her team to a victory scoring 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Rachel Gikundiro with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.

Other games of round 3 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Kepler crushed UR BBC in Kigali 105-41. Winless UR Kigali lost to defending champion REG at home 30-137. Azomco destroyed UR BBC on the opponent's court 73-50.

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UR BBC - Kepler 41-105

There was no surprise in Kigali where UR BBC (0-4) was crushed by Kepler (4-0) 105-41 on Sunday. Kepler held UR BBC to an opponent 19.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.8 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded UR BBC 69-35 including a 24-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kepler looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by UR BBC's players. It was a great evening for Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 32 rebounds and 5 assists. Nelly Akariza (-2007) helped adding 10 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Kepler players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Mignone Uwase with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and forward Sumaya Nzitabakuze scored 7 points and 7 rebounds. UR BBC's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win.
Top scorers:
UR BBC: M.Uwase 11+11reb+1ast, C.Muhorakeye 10+2reb, S.Nzitabakuze 7+7reb+1ast, B.Bamurange 6+4reb+1ast, H.Sandrine 2+2reb+1ast, I.Agasaro 2+3reb
Kepler: H.Uwimpuhwe 24+2reb+4ast, V.Gasherebuka 20+2reb+2ast, V.Keita 19+32reb+5ast, N.Akariza 10+17reb+7ast, D.Ntawutarama 10+9reb+1ast, K.Uwera 7+4reb+1ast

The Hoops - GSMRR 55-33

The game in Kigali supposed to be also quite interesting. GSMRR (1-2) played at the court of The Hoops (1-1). The Hoops smashed GSMRR 55-33 on Saturday. The Hoops held GSMRR to an opponent 15.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 28.2 percent accuracy of the winners. The Hoops forced 20 GSMRR turnovers and outrebounded them 63-50 including 19 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Vestine Tuyisenge (168-2006) who led her team to a victory scoring 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Teta Kwitonda (-2008) helped adding 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Rachel Gikundiro (169-2006) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Clementine Murekatete scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
GSMRR: R.Gikundiro 13+13reb+1ast, C.Murekatete 11+6reb, M.Yamfashije 4+4reb+4ast, U.Jeanne 3+11reb+1ast, M.Iragena 2+2reb+5ast, M.Furaha 0
The Hoops: V.Tuyisenge 14+7reb+5ast, A.Ndaruhutse 11+4reb, T.Kwitonda 10+7reb+4ast, V.Mugisha 6+7reb+3ast, E.Gihozo 4+13reb+4ast, D.Iryimanivuze 4+6reb

EA Univ - APR 43-103

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: APR (#2) and EA Univ (#5). EA Univ was crushed at home by 60 points 43-103 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. APR dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to EA Univ's 32 and had 20 for 28 from the free-throw line, while EA Univ only scored two points from the stripe. APR forced 35 EA Univ turnovers and outrebounded them 55-31 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. APR players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by EA Univ's players. It was a good game for the former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. Mali guard Kamba Diakite (172-1999, agency: The French Family Consulting) contributed with 29 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four APR players scored in double figures. Guard Ange Uwiringiyimana answered with 12 points and Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2006) added 5 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for EA Univ. 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:
EA Univ: A.Uwiringiyimana 12+4reb, G.Makenga 9+3reb+3ast, C.Uwimana 6, Y.Muhawenimana 5+5reb+5ast, D.Izerimana 3+1reb+1ast, C.Uwase 2+4reb
APR: K.Diakite 29+4reb+4ast, C.Umugwaneza 21+15reb+3ast, A.Umuhoza 14+6reb+2ast, A.Uwizeye 12+11reb+2ast, M.Imanizabayo 8+2reb+9ast, U.Mugisha 6+6reb+2ast

UR Kigali - REG 30-137

No shocking result in a game when REG (2-0) smashed on the road UR Kigali (0-3) 137-30 on Saturday. REG held UR Kigali to an opponent 24.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 54.4 percent accuracy of the winners and had 25 for 41 from the free-throw line, while UR Kigali only scored five points from the stripe. REG forced 67 UR Kigali turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 43 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by UR Kigali's players. It was a great evening for the former international guard Faustine Mwizerwa (-2001) who led her team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 16 steals. Gloriose Byukusenge (-2001) helped adding 28 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 10 steals. Five REG players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Brigitte Wihogora with 7 points and 7 rebounds and Igiiraneza Janviere scored 6 points. UR Kigali's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win.
Top scorers:
UR Kigali: B.Wihogora 7+7reb, I.Janviere 6+4reb, S.Teta 4+3reb+2ast, A.Uwera 3+1reb, M.Izadufasha 2+6reb+1ast, S.Mugabekazi 2+1reb
REG: F.Mwizerwa 35+10reb+6ast, G.Byukusenge 28+10reb+8ast, A.Irakoze 19+5reb+3ast, S.Mushikiwabo 18+2reb+6ast, R.Uwamahirwe 14+3reb+2ast, M.Utamuliza 10+4reb+5ast

UR BBC - Azomco 50-73

Very expected game in Kigali where UR BBC (0-4) was rolled over by Azomco (1-2) 73-50 on Saturday. Azomco held UR BBC to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.4 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded UR BBC 54-42 including 21 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for forward Fabiola Umunyuragaju who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Stephanie Kanyere helped adding 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Azomco players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Sumaya Nzitabakuze with 9 points and 9 rebounds and Hirwa Sandrine scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
UR BBC: H.Sandrine 12+5reb+1ast, S.Nzitabakuze 9+9reb+1ast, B.Bamurange 8+6reb, A.Niyomukiza 6+3reb+4ast, C.Muhorakeye 6, M.Uwase 4+4reb
Azomco: A.Umuhamya 15+7reb+2ast, F.Umunyuragaju 14+12reb+2ast, L.Mutarutwa 13+2ast, S.Kanyere 13+10reb+5ast, A.Ihimbazwe 6+10reb, L.Uwimana 5+4reb+2ast

RP-IPRC Huye - Azomco 78-76

The most exciting game of round 3 in the D1 took place in Butare. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of Azomco (1-2) to RP-IPRC Huye (3-0) 78-76 on Sunday evening. RP-IPRC Huye forced 21 Azomco turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Azomco helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international Cecile Nzaramba (-1993) who scored 27 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) chipped in 9 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. RP-IPRC Huye's coach Joselyne Munyaneza used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Fabiola Umunyuragaju who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Kelia Karinganire added 22 points respectively.
Top scorers:
Azomco: K.Karinganire 22+2reb+3ast, F.Umunyuragaju 15+12reb+4ast, S.Kanyere 11+6reb+3ast, L.Mutarutwa 8+3reb, A.Umuhamya 6+6reb, A.Ihimbazwe 6+12reb
RP-IPRC Huye: C.Nzaramba 27+9reb+2ast, N.Urwibutso 16+5reb+3ast, B.Munezero 12+2reb, S.Dusingizumuremyi 9+13reb+7ast, L.Ingabire 6+2reb+2ast, E.Uwitonze 4+1reb+1ast