D1 Round 10 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with The Hoops' defeat of Azomco

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: The Hoops (#8) and Azomco (#6). Azomco was smashed at home by 20 points 47-67 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The Hoops held Azomco to an opponent 23.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.0 percent accuracy of the winners. The Hoops forced 29 Azomco turnovers and outrebounded them 51-39 including 21 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Mali Kadiatou Coulibaly (-1990) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 16 rebounds. DR Congolese forward Feza Ebengo (185-1999, agency: LBM Management) contributed with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Adeline Ihimbazwe replied with 6 points and 16 rebounds for Azomco. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The Hoops (4-5) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with GSMRR. Newly promoted Azomco dropped to the eighth position with six games lost.
An interesting game for APR (8-2) which played road game in Butare against one of their biggest challengers RP-IPRC Huye (6-4). Third ranked APR had an easy win 76-57. The former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 22 rebounds and 7 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and Marie Imanizabayo chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals during the contest. APR's coach Charles Mushumba allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side the former international Cecile Nzaramba (-1993) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds. APR have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Kepler. RP-IPRC Huye lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with EA Univ.
The game between second ranked REG (8-1) and 9th ranked Gahini (2-7) in Kigali on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. REG outscored guests from Gahini 76-47. Kadidia Maiga notched a double-double by scoring 24 points, 21 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals to lead the effort. Even 7 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals by Josephine Uwineza did not help to save the game for Gahini. Gahini's coach Lambert Ihimbazwe gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. REG have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 8-1 record having just three points less than leader Kepler. Gahini lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with seven games lost.

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REG - Gahini 76-47

The game between second ranked REG (8-1) and 9th ranked Gahini (2-7) in Kigali on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. REG outscored guests from Gahini 76-47. REG forced 39 Gahini turnovers and outrebounded them 58-38 including a 34-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. REG looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Mali Kadidia Maiga (185-1997) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points, 21 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals to lead the effort and Gloriose Byukusenge (-2001) supported her with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Even 7 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals by center Josephine Uwineza did not help to save the game for Gahini. Aline Uwimana added 12 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Gahini's coach Lambert Ihimbazwe gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. REG have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 8-1 record having just three points less than leader Kepler. Gahini lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
REG: K.Maiga 24+21reb+6ast, G.Byukusenge 13+6reb+1ast, O.Tetero 11+4reb+4ast, R.Munezero 9+4reb+3ast, R.Micomyiza 6+4reb+4ast, A.Irakoze 5+11reb+3ast
Gahini: A.Uwimana 12+9reb+2ast, J.Uwituze 11+7reb+1ast, J.Uwineza 7+8reb+10ast, S.Umwali 4+3reb+1ast, A.Umutoni 4+3reb+1ast, E.Niyigena 3

RP-IPRC Huye - APR 57-76

An interesting game for APR (8-2) which played road game in Butare against one of their biggest challengers RP-IPRC Huye (6-4). Third ranked APR had an easy win 76-57. APR forced 39 RP-IPRC Huye turnovers and had a 26-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. APR players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. The former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 22 rebounds and 7 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Marie Imanizabayo (-1996) chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals during the contest. Four APR players scored in double figures. APR's coach Charles Mushumba allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side the former international Cecile Nzaramba (-1993) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. APR have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Kepler. RP-IPRC Huye lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with EA Univ.
Top scorers:
APR: V.Uwimpuhwe 18+2reb+4ast, C.Umugwaneza 15+22reb+2ast, M.Imanizabayo 13+9reb+7ast, A.Uwizeye 11+12reb+4ast, S.Kantore 9+7reb+5ast, O.Tumukunde 3+2reb+1ast
RP-IPRC Huye: C.Nzaramba 18+9reb+3ast, S.Dusingizumuremyi 15+7reb+8ast, A.Tuyishimire 8+9reb+2ast, M.Umutoniwase 6+1ast, L.Ingabire 4+5reb+5ast, A.Tuyishime 3+7reb

Azomco - The Hoops 47-67

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: The Hoops (#8) and Azomco (#6). Azomco was smashed at home by 20 points 47-67 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The Hoops held Azomco to an opponent 23.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.0 percent accuracy of the winners. The Hoops forced 29 Azomco turnovers and outrebounded them 51-39 including 21 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Mali Kadiatou Coulibaly (-1990) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 16 rebounds. DR Congolese forward Feza Ebengo (185-1999, agency: LBM Management) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Adeline Ihimbazwe replied with 6 points and 16 rebounds and Kelia Karinganire added 13 points in the effort for Azomco. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The Hoops (4-5) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with GSMRR. Newly promoted Azomco dropped to the eighth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
The Hoops: K.Coulibaly 28+16reb+3ast, F.Ebengo 18+12reb+6ast, V.Mugisha 8+4reb+5ast, T.Kwitonda 6+5reb+2ast, A.Ndaruhutse 3+3reb, V.Tuyisenge 2+2reb
Azomco: K.Karinganire 13+2reb+3ast, N.Lokuku 7+5reb+2ast, F.Umunyuragaju 6+4reb+1ast, A.Ihimbazwe 6+16reb+2ast, S.Kanyere 5+3reb+2ast, Z.Zam Raissa 4+1reb