D1 Round 6 (Regular Season): REG hands first defeat to APR

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

APR (5-1) recorded its first loss in Kigali on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked REG (4-1) 68-59. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of APR. REG forced 22 APR turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Mali Kadidia Maiga (185-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international point guard Odile Tetero (162-1998) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was international center Assouma Uwizeye (182-1996) who recorded 9 points and 15 rebounds. APR's coach Charles Mushumba rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 4-1 record. APR at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Kigali. Top-ranked Kepler faced second-best RP-IPRC Huye. Host Kepler (9-0) smashed guests from Butare (6-1) 98-47. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of RP-IPRC Huye. It was a good game for Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 30 rebounds. Nelly Nsanzabaganwa contributed with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 14 assists and 6 steals for the winners. The former international Cecile Nzaramba (-1993) replied with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for RP-IPRC Huye. Undefeated Kepler have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Newly promoted Kepler maintains first position with 9-0 record. RP-IPRC Huye at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost.
Bottom-ranked UR BBC (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 70-44 loss to sixth ranked Gahini (2-3) in Kigali on Saturday evening. Josephine Uwineza had a triple-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds, 17 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Hirwa Sandrine with 10 points and 5 rebounds. 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 maintains sixth position with 2-3 record, which they share with The Hoops. Loser UR BBC still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with UR Kigali.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
GSMRR was defeated by Azomco in Kigali 57-39. The Hoops smashed UR Kigali at home 83-23. Winless UR Kigali was destroyed by EA Univ on the opponent's court 65-23.

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.

UR BBC - Gahini 44-70

Bottom-ranked UR BBC (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 70-44 loss to sixth ranked Gahini (2-3) in Kigali on Saturday evening. They held UR BBC to an opponent 21.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Gahini forced 21 UR BBC turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by UR BBC's players. Center Josephine Uwineza had a triple-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds, 17 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Aline Uwimana chipped in 12 points and 22 rebounds during the contest. Four Gahini players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Hirwa Sandrine with 10 points and 5 rebounds and Mignone Uwase scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. 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 maintains sixth position with 2-3 record, which they share with The Hoops. Loser UR BBC still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with UR Kigali.
Top scorers:
Gahini: J.Ishimwe 23+4reb+2ast, J.Uwituze 12+12reb, A.Uwimana 12+22reb+2ast, J.Uwineza 10+11reb+17ast, K.Shema 4+1reb+1ast, S.Umwali 4+3reb+3ast
UR BBC: M.Uwase 10+8reb, H.Sandrine 10+5reb+3ast, C.Muhorakeye 6+4reb, I.Agasaro 4+8reb, A.Niyomukiza 4+10reb+3ast, S.Kazeneza 3+1reb+2ast

Azomco - GSMRR 57-39

Everything could happen in Kigali at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Azomco and 9th ranked GSMRR had identical 1-4 record. This time Azomco used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Cyabingo 57-39 on Saturday night. Azomco held GSMRR to an opponent 20.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 26.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Azomco forced 41 GSMRR turnovers. South Sudanese Nivin Lokuku (-2003) scored 9 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and Kelia Karinganire chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Clementine Murekatete with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Uwimbabazi Jeanne produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Azomco maintains eighth position with 2-4 record. GSMRR lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Azomco: K.Karinganire 16+8reb+1ast, F.Umunyuragaju 10+7reb, N.Lokuku 9+17reb+5ast, F.Umulisa 7+3reb, I.Maruwa 6+5reb, S.Kanyere 5+8reb+9ast
GSMRR: C.Murekatete 14+8reb+2ast, U.Jeanne 10+12reb+1ast, M.Yamfashije 8+6reb+2ast, M.Iragena 3+4reb+2ast, R.Gikundiro 2+8reb+2ast, J.Byukusenge 2+3reb

The Hoops - UR Kigali 83-23

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked The Hoops (2-3) smashed at home bottom-ranked UR Kigali (0-7) 83-23 on Saturday. The Hoops held UR Kigali to an opponent 15.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 30.6 percent accuracy of the winners. The Hoops forced 53 UR Kigali turnovers and outrebounded them 74-44 including a 45-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. The Hoops looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by UR Kigali's players. Forward Teta Kwitonda (-2008) scored 15 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 9 steals to lead the charge for the winners and center Rebecca Cyuzuzo (192-2007) chipped in 8 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Shadia Mugabekazi with 13 points and 8 rebounds and forward Brigitte Wihogora scored 2 points and 7 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. The Hoops moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Gahini. Loser UR Kigali still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with UR BBC.
Top scorers:
The Hoops: T.Kwitonda 15+9reb+5ast, V.Mugisha 11+5reb+3ast, N.Uwihirwe 8+3reb+1ast, S.Dusabe 8+10reb+2ast, R.Cyuzuzo 8+14reb+2ast, E.Muhoza 7+5reb+2ast
UR Kigali: S.Mugabekazi 13+8reb, M.Lehmann 4+3reb, A.Uwera 2+1reb, B.Wihogora 2+7reb, A.Akimana 1+3reb+2ast, A.Uwimanimpaye 1+5reb+1ast

REG - APR 68-59

APR (5-1) recorded its first loss in Kigali on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked REG (4-1) 68-59. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of APR. REG forced 22 APR turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Mali Kadidia Maiga (185-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international point guard Odile Tetero (162-1998) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. Four REG players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was international center Assouma Uwizeye (182-1996) who recorded 9 points and 15 rebounds and the former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively. APR's coach Charles Mushumba rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 4-1 record. APR at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost.
Top scorers:
REG: O.Tetero 21+2reb+4ast, K.Maiga 19+14reb+6ast, S.Mushikiwabo 12+7reb+3ast, R.Micomyiza 10+5reb, R.Munezero 5+5reb+4ast, F.Mwizerwa 1+2reb+4ast
APR: C.Umugwaneza 14+6reb+2ast, V.Uwimpuhwe 11+1reb, A.Uwizeye 9+15reb, K.Diakite 7+2reb+1ast, S.Kantore 7+6reb+3ast, M.Imanizabayo 5+9reb+6ast

EA Univ - UR Kigali 65-23

Very expected game when bottom-ranked UR Kigali (0-7) was rolled over on the road by fifth ranked EA Univ (4-3) 65-23 on Sunday. EA Univ held UR Kigali to an opponent 17.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 28.6 percent accuracy of the winners. EA Univ forced 37 UR Kigali turnovers and outrebounded them 56-45 including a 30-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Ange Uwiringiyimana had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 19 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2006) chipped in 29 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Igiraneza Hakizimana with 7 points and 9 rebounds and Marlene Lehmann scored 4 points and 8 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. EA Univ have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 4-3 record. Loser UR Kigali still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with UR BBC.
Top scorers:
EA Univ: Y.Muhawenimana 29+6reb+2ast, A.Uwiringiyimana 15+19reb+3ast, P.Louaka 10+14reb+3ast, C.Kabatesi 2+1reb, A.Mugabekazi 2+4reb+2ast, C.Uwase 2+4reb+1ast
UR Kigali: I.Hakizimana 7+9reb, S.Mugabekazi 6+4reb, M.Lehmann 4+8reb+1ast, B.Niyigena 2+1reb+1ast, L.Ishimwe 2+6reb+1ast, M.Izadufasha 2+2reb

Kepler - RP-IPRC Huye 98-47

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Kigali. Top-ranked Kepler faced second-best RP-IPRC Huye. Host Kepler (9-0) smashed guests from Butare (6-1) 98-47. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of RP-IPRC Huye. Kepler dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to RP-IPRC Huye's 36 and had 28 for 41 from the free-throw line, while RP-IPRC Huye only scored eight points from the stripe. Kepler forced 26 RP-IPRC Huye turnovers and outrebounded them 68-38 including a 27-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kepler players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by RP-IPRC Huye's players. It was a good game for Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 30 rebounds. Point guard Nelly Nsanzabaganwa (-1995) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds, 14 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Four Kepler players scored in double figures. The former international Cecile Nzaramba (-1993) replied with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Angelique Tuyishime (-2007) added 11 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for RP-IPRC Huye. Kepler have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Newly promoted Kepler maintains first position with 9-0 record. RP-IPRC Huye at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Kepler: H.Uwimpuhwe 29+5reb+2ast, V.Keita 25+30reb+2ast, N.Nsanzabaganwa 16+7reb+14ast, J.Tcheumeleu 13+11reb+8ast, C.Byukusenge 6+1reb+3ast, D.Ntawutarama 4+7reb+1ast
RP-IPRC Huye: C.Nzaramba 16+5reb+4ast, A.Tuyishime 11+10reb+1ast, S.Dusingizumuremyi 9+10reb+3ast, E.Uwitonze 6+4reb+2ast, B.Munezero 3+4reb+5ast, M.Umutoniwase 2+2ast