RBL Round 4 (Regular Season): Espoir record their first victory

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Espoir has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Azomco (0-4) 85-74 on Friday. Espoir dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Azomco's 34. Strangely Azomco outrebounded Espoir 53-41 including a 30-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. Espoir looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Azomco's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Espoir made 9 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of center Fortunate Mwanawabene (-1998) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and Eric Muhayumukiza (-1995) who added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard Damaria Franklin (190-1999, college: Memphis) responded with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Espoir (1-3) left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. It was Azomco's fourth loss in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with four games lost.




Espoir - Azomco 85-74

Espoir has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Azomco (0-4) 85-74 on Friday. Espoir dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Azomco's 34. Strangely Azomco outrebounded Espoir 53-41 including a 30-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. Espoir looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Azomco's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Espoir made 9 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of center Fortunate Mwanawabene (-1998) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and Eric Muhayumukiza (-1995) who added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard Damaria Franklin (190-1999, college: Memphis) responded with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Patrick Rugamba scored 9 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Espoir (1-3) left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. It was Azomco's fourth loss in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Espoir: F.Mwanawabene 30+11reb+8ast, E.Muhayumukiza 14+6reb+5ast, F.Muhoza 13+6reb+2ast, D.Shema 9+7reb+2ast, T.Muteba 7+4reb+1ast, J.de Dieu Niyungeho 6+3reb+7ast
Azomco: D.Franklin 35+10reb+4ast, M.Prentise 10+5reb+5ast, P.Rugamba 9+13reb+1ast, B.Kalisa 8+2reb, B.Mugisha 5+6reb, F.Niyoyambere 3