D1 Round 4 (Regular Season): RP-IPRC Huye beat The Hoops by three after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 4 in the D1 took place in Kigali. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked The Hoops (1-2) to top-ranked RP-IPRC Huye (4-0) 70-67 on Saturday evening. RP-IPRC Huye forced 24 The Hoops turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when RP-IPRC Huye made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Cecile Nzaramba (-1993) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Belyse Munezero contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Teta Kwitonda (-2008) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals for The Hoops. The Hoops' coach Patrick Habiyambere rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. RP-IPRC Huye have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with APR. The Hoops at the other side keep the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Gahini.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: Kepler (#1) and EA Univ (#6). EA Univ was defeated at home 73-82 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 23 rebounds and Nelly Akariza who added 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2006) responded with 22 points, 9 assists and 4 steals. EA Univ's coach Jean-Paul Niyimbona tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Undefeated Kepler (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Kepler maintains first position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. EA Univ at the other side dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with GSMRR and Azomco.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kigali: REG (#4) and Azomco (#7). Azomco was defeated at home 69-76 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The winners were led by Odile Tetero who scored that evening 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds by Nivin Lokuku did not help to save the game for Azomco. REG have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 3-0 record. Newly promoted Azomco keeps the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with GSMRR and EA Univ.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. APR smashed UR BBC on the road 112-36. Winless UR Kigali was destroyed by Gahini on its own court 46-80. GSMRR lost to undefeated Kepler in Kigali 54-66.

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EA Univ - Kepler 73-82

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: Kepler (#1) and EA Univ (#6). EA Univ was defeated at home 73-82 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Kepler outrebounded EA Univ 55-29 including a 37-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kepler players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 23 rebounds and Nelly Akariza (-2007) who added 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Kepler players scored in double figures. At the losing side Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2006) responded with 22 points, 9 assists and 4 steals and guard Ange Uwiringiyimana produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. EA Univ's coach Jean-Paul Niyimbona tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Kepler (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Kepler maintains first position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. EA Univ at the other side dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with GSMRR and Azomco.
Top scorers:
Kepler: V.Keita 23+23reb, N.Akariza 17+12reb+4ast, H.Uwimpuhwe 17+8reb+3ast, C.Byukusenge 13+4reb+4ast, N.Nsanzabaganwa 8+1reb+7ast, V.Gasherebuka 4+5ast
EA Univ: A.Uwiringiyimana 23+10reb+1ast, Y.Muhawenimana 22+3reb+9ast, D.Izerimana 11+4reb+3ast, G.Makenga 6+3reb+5ast, C.Uwase 4+2reb, C.Uwimana 4+4reb+1ast

Azomco - REG 69-76

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kigali: REG (#4) and Azomco (#7). Azomco was defeated at home 69-76 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. REG forced 22 Azomco turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by the former international point guard Odile Tetero (162-1998) who scored that evening 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international Sandrine Mushikiwabo (182-1995) supported her with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds by South Sudanese Nivin Lokuku (-2003) did not help to save the game for Azomco. Guard Lea Mutarutwa added 8 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. REG have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 3-0 record. Newly promoted Azomco keeps the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with GSMRR and EA Univ.
Top scorers:
REG: O.Tetero 22+9reb+5ast, S.Mushikiwabo 21+9reb+5ast, R.Micomyiza 11+6reb+5ast, R.Munezero 9+4reb+5ast, M.Utamuliza 8+5reb+1ast, G.Byukusenge 4+4reb+2ast
Azomco: N.Lokuku 21+13reb+2ast, F.Umunyuragaju 10+4reb+1ast, A.Umuhamya 9+3reb+3ast, L.Mutarutwa 8+8reb+2ast, K.Karinganire 8+5reb+4ast, S.Kanyere 7+4reb+4ast

UR BBC - APR 36-112

No shocking result in a game when top-ranked APR (4-0) crushed bottom-ranked UR BBC (0-5) in Kigali 112-36 on Saturday. APR held UR BBC to an opponent 23.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 56.8 percent accuracy of the winners. APR forced 21 UR BBC turnovers and outrebounded them 53-29 including a 42-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. APR looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by UR BBC's players. The winners were led by international center Assouma Uwizeye (182-1996) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and the former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) supported her with 17 points and 20 rebounds. Four APR players scored in double figures. Even 8 points and 6 rebounds by Mignone Uwase did not help to save the game for UR BBC. Anifa Niyomukiza added 8 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. APR have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 4-0 record having 2 victories less than leader Kepler, which they share with RP-IPRC Huye. Loser UR BBC still closes the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
APR: K.Diakite 31+1reb+6ast, A.Uwizeye 25+11reb+4ast, C.Umugwaneza 17+20reb+2ast, A.Umuhoza 16+2reb+4ast, S.Kantore 6+5reb+6ast, M.Imanizabayo 6+11ast
UR BBC: A.Niyomukiza 8+4reb+2ast, M.Uwase 8+6reb+2ast, C.Muhorakeye 7+5reb+1ast, S.Kazeneza 4, A.Sekanabo 4+1reb+1ast, H.Sandrine 4+1reb+1ast

UR Kigali - Gahini 46-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked UR Kigali's (0-4) home loss to ninth ranked Gahini (1-2) 46-80 on Saturday. Gahini held UR Kigali to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Gahini forced 28 UR Kigali turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by center Josephine Uwineza who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds, 18 assists and 5 steals and Josiane Ishimwe supported her with 29 points and 9 rebounds. Even 16 points and 6 rebounds by Shadia Mugabekazi did not help to save the game for UR Kigali. Manishimwe Izadufasha (-2001) added 8 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gahini left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with The Hoops. It was UR Kigali's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Gahini: J.Ishimwe 29+9reb+1ast, J.Uwineza 17+5reb+18ast, A.Uwimana 16+17reb+1ast, E.Umurisa 7+4reb, C.Umukundwa 6+6reb+1ast, K.Shema 2+3reb
UR Kigali: S.Mugabekazi 16+6reb, B.Niyigena 9+1reb+1ast, M.Izadufasha 8+13reb, M.Lehmann 4+3reb, A.Uwimanimpaye 4+4reb+3ast, A.Kaliza 3+3reb+2ast

The Hoops - RP-IPRC Huye 67-70

The most exciting game of round 4 in the D1 took place in Kigali. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked The Hoops (1-2) to top-ranked RP-IPRC Huye (4-0) 70-67 on Saturday evening. RP-IPRC Huye forced 24 The Hoops turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when RP-IPRC Huye made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Cecile Nzaramba (-1993) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Belyse Munezero contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Teta Kwitonda (-2008) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals and the former international Deborah Iryimanivuze (-2001) added 13 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for The Hoops. Four The Hoops players scored in double figures. The Hoops' coach Patrick Habiyambere rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. RP-IPRC Huye have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with APR. The Hoops at the other side keep the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Gahini.
Top scorers:
RP-IPRC Huye: B.Munezero 18+6reb+3ast, A.Tuyishime 15+3reb, C.Nzaramba 15+11reb+3ast, S.Dusingizumuremyi 7+10reb+6ast, L.Ingabire 4+4ast, V.Akayezu 4+2reb+1ast
The Hoops: T.Kwitonda 13+10reb+5ast, D.Iryimanivuze 13+9reb+1ast, A.Ndaruhutse 10+6reb+1ast, E.Muhoza 10+5reb+3ast, V.Mugisha 9+2reb+5ast, V.Tuyisenge 7+3reb+1ast

Kepler - GSMRR 66-54

Very predictable result when top-ranked Kepler (6-0) won against 7th ranked GSMRR (1-3) in Kigali 66-54 on Sunday. Kepler forced 25 GSMRR turnovers and outrebounded them 58-36 including a 28-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kepler looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 21 rebounds and center Deborah Ntawutarama (-2003) supported her with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Kepler's coach Rene Sahabu used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 23 points and 5 rebounds by Rachel Gikundiro (169-2006) did not help to save the game for GSMRR. Clementine Murekatete added 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Kepler have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Kepler maintains first position with 6-0 record. GSMRR lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with EA Univ and Azomco.
Top scorers:
Kepler: V.Keita 19+21reb+2ast, D.Ntawutarama 11+12reb, H.Uwimpuhwe 11+2reb+2ast, J.Tcheumeleu 7+5reb+4ast, N.Nsanzabaganwa 6+4reb+10ast, N.Akariza 5+6reb+1ast
GSMRR: R.Gikundiro 23+5reb+2ast, C.Murekatete 10+5reb+5ast, M.Yamfashije 6+2reb+4ast, M.Uwituze 6+2reb, A.Kuradusenge 5+3reb, S.Uwase 2+14reb+1ast