D1 Round 10 (Regular Season): REG keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked REG as it allowed them to take a leadership position. REG smashed 9th ranked Gahini in Kigali 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) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 21 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Gloriose Byukusenge (-2001) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Center Josephine Uwineza produced 7 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals for lost side. Gahini's coach Lambert Ihimbazwe gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Undefeated REG (10-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Gahini lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with eight games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: The Hoops (#6) 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. 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. Feza Ebengo 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. Despite that victory The Hoops went down to seventh position due to points difference, which they share with defeated Azomco.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kigali: Kepler (#2) and The Hoops (#6). The Hoops were defeated at home 59-72 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Henriette Uwimpuhwe scored 24 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Kadiatou Coulibaly responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 19 rebounds and 6 blocks. The Hoops' coach Patrick Habiyambere rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kepler (10-1) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Newly promoted Kepler maintains second position having just one point less than leader REG. The Hoops at the other side dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Azomco.

Rest of the games of round 10 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
APR crushed RP-IPRC Huye in Kigali 76-57. UR BBC lost to defending champion REG at home 36-113. Gahini was destroyed by RP-IPRC Huye on the opponent's court 38-78. Winless UR Kigali was outscored by APR in a home game 53-97. GSMRR managed to beat EA Univ on the road 64-57.
The best stats of 10th round was 17 points and 12 rebounds by Rachel Gikundiro of GSMRR.

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REG - Gahini 76-47

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked REG as it allowed them to take a leadership position. REG smashed 9th ranked Gahini in Kigali 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) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 21 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Gloriose Byukusenge (-2001) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Center Josephine Uwineza produced 7 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals and Aline Uwimana added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively 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 (10-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Gahini lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Gahini: A.Uwimana 12+9reb+2ast, J.Uwituze 11+7reb+1ast, J.Uwineza 7+8reb+10ast, A.Umutoni 4+3reb+1ast, S.Umwali 4+3reb+1ast, E.Niyigena 3
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

RP-IPRC Huye - APR 57-76

The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers RP-IPRC Huye's (7-4) home loss to third ranked APR (9-2) 57-76 on Saturday. APR forced 39 RP-IPRC Huye turnovers and had a 26-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. APR looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when APR made 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 used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. 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 four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-2 record behind leader REG. RP-IPRC Huye lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
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, E.Uwitonze 3+10reb
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

Azomco - The Hoops 47-67

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: The Hoops (#6) 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. Despite that victory The Hoops went down to seventh position due to points difference, which they share with defeated Azomco.
Top scorers:
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
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

UR BBC - REG 36-113

No shocking result in a game in Kigali where top-ranked REG (10-0) smashed 10th ranked UR BBC (1-10) 113-36 on Sunday. REG dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to UR BBC's 24. REG forced 49 UR BBC turnovers and had a 22-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. REG looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by UR BBC's players. Mali Kadidia Maiga (185-1997) had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Gloriose Byukusenge (-2001) chipped in 25 points and 4 steals during the contest. Five REG players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Charlotte Iradukunda responded with 6 points and 6 rebounds and Mignone Uwase scored 3 points and 9 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. REG have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. UR BBC lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
UR BBC: H.Sandrine 8+2reb+2ast, C.Iradukunda 6+6reb+2ast, A.Niyomukiza 5+4reb+1ast, B.Bamurange 4+3reb, S.Nzitabakuze 4+5reb+1ast, I.Agasaro 4+5reb+1ast
REG: G.Byukusenge 25+4reb+3ast, R.Micomyiza 22+3reb+5ast, K.Maiga 22+14reb+8ast, A.Irakoze 15+11reb+5ast, O.Tetero 12+2reb+4ast, D.Mwiseneza 7+1reb

The Hoops - Kepler 59-72

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kigali: Kepler (#2) and The Hoops (#6). The Hoops were defeated at home 59-72 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Kepler forced 26 The Hoops turnovers. Henriette Uwimpuhwe (-2000) scored 24 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Josiane Tcheumeleu chipped in 19 points, 7 assists and 6 steals during the contest. At the losing side Mali Kadiatou Coulibaly (-1990) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 19 rebounds and 6 blocks and DR Congolese forward Feza Ebengo (185-1999, agency: LBM Management) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Four The Hoops players scored in double figures. The Hoops' coach Patrick Habiyambere rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kepler (10-1) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Newly promoted Kepler maintains second position having just one point less than leader REG. The Hoops at the other side dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Azomco.
Top scorers:
The Hoops: V.Tuyisenge 13+6reb+2ast, N.Uwihirwe 12+5reb+1ast, K.Coulibaly 10+19reb+3ast, F.Ebengo 10+12reb+5ast, T.Kwitonda 5+3reb+1ast, V.Mugisha 4+5reb+2ast
Kepler: H.Uwimpuhwe 24+6reb+2ast, J.Tcheumeleu 19+4reb+7ast, N.Akariza 8+7reb, V.Keita 6+17reb+1ast, V.Gasherebuka 5+1ast, N.Nsanzabaganwa 5+3reb+5ast

RP-IPRC Huye - Gahini 78-38

Very expected game in Butare where 9th ranked Gahini (2-8) was rolled over by fourth ranked RP-IPRC Huye (7-4) 78-38 on Saturday. RP-IPRC Huye held Gahini to an opponent 18.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.2 percent accuracy of the winners. RP-IPRC Huye forced 22 Gahini turnovers and outrebounded them 62-39 including a 45-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. RP-IPRC Huye looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Gahini's players. Forward Adelphine Tuyishimire had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Chishola Lynn chipped in 6 points, 23 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side center Josephine Uwineza responded with 9 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Aline Uwimana scored 8 points and 11 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. RP-IPRC Huye maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Gahini lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Gahini: J.Ishimwe 12+4reb, J.Uwineza 9+10reb+5ast, A.Uwimana 8+11reb, S.Umwali 5+1reb, K.Nyinawabemera 3+3reb, A.Umutoni 1+2reb
RP-IPRC Huye: A.Tuyishimire 29+10reb, C.Nzaramba 14+7reb+3ast, A.Tuyishime 13+5reb, L.Ingabire 8+2reb, S.Dusingizumuremyi 6+7reb+8ast, C.Lynn 6+23reb+6ast

UR Kigali - APR 53-97

Very predictable result when third ranked APR (9-2) outscored on the road bottom-ranked UR Kigali (0-11) 97-53 on Saturday. APR dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to UR Kigali's 26 and had 25 for 38 from the free-throw line, while UR Kigali only scored nine points from the stripe. APR forced 30 UR Kigali turnovers and outrebounded them 65-32 including a 27-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. APR looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by UR Kigali's players. Forward Brigitte Nibishaka (175-2006) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) chipped in 11 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four APR players scored in double figures. APR's coach Charles Mushumba felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Shadia Mugabekazi responded with 14 points and forward Brigitte Wihogora scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. APR have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-2 record behind leader REG. Loser UR Kigali still closes the standings with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
UR Kigali: S.Mugabekazi 14+4reb+2ast, B.Wihogora 11+8reb, B.Niyigena 10+3reb, I.Hakizimana 7+4reb+7ast, A.Kaliza 5+7reb+1ast, M.Izadufasha 4+3reb
APR: B.Nibishaka 17+6reb+2ast, K.Diakite 13+2reb+3ast, C.Umugwaneza 11+10reb+2ast, V.Uwimpuhwe 10+2reb+5ast, B.Yvette 10+9reb+1ast, A.Uwizeye 9+8reb+1ast

EA Univ - GSMRR 57-64

There was a minor upset in Kigali where 5th ranked EA Univ (6-5) was defeated by seventh ranked GSMRR (5-5) 64-57 on Saturday. GSMRR held EA Univ to an opponent 20.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.9 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded EA Univ 60-47 including a 45-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Marie Yamfashije (-2002) scored 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Rachel Gikundiro (169-2006) chipped in 17 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2006) responded with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Gisele Makenga scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. GSMRR have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Loser EA Univ keeps the fifth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
EA Univ: Y.Muhawenimana 17+7reb+4ast, G.Makenga 15+6reb+4ast, D.Izerimana 10+1ast, A.Mugabekazi 9+3reb+2ast, A.Uwiringiyimana 3+12reb+1ast, P.Louaka 3+10reb
GSMRR: M.Yamfashije 27+8reb+6ast, R.Gikundiro 17+12reb+2ast, C.Murekatete 12+4reb+5ast, S.Uwase 4+5reb, J.Byukusenge 3+12reb, U.Jeanne 1+13reb+4ast