D1 Round 11 (Regular Season): Azomco is defeated by REG in a derby game

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: REG (#1) and Azomco (#8). REG (12-0) crushed visiting Azomco (4-8) by 22 points 81-59. REG forced 33 Azomco turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for Mali Kadidia Maiga (185-1997) who led her team to a victory scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international point guard Odile Tetero (162-1998) helped adding 15 points, 11 assists and 4 steals. REG's coach Esperance Mukaneza felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. South Sudanese Nivin Lokuku (-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Undefeated REG have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 12-0 record. Azomco lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth position with eight games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Kigali. Third ranked host APR (11-2) defeated 4th placed RP-IPRC Huye (8-5) 73-60. It was an exceptional evening for Mali guard Kamba Diakite (172-1999) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 8 steals. Charlotte Umugwaneza accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds. point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists for RP-IPRC Huye in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for APR. They maintain third place with 11-2 record behind leader REG. RP-IPRC Huye at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost.
Bottom-ranked UR Kigali (0-12) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 12th consecutive match to second ranked Kepler (11-1) 85-37 on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was Veronica Keita who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 21 rebounds. Shadia Mugabekazi produced 14 points for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Kepler. Newly promoted Kepler maintains second place with 11-1 record behind leader REG. UR Kigali lost their twelfth game in a row. They still close the standings with 12 games lost.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 11: Gahini was destroyed by The Hoops on the opponent's court 103-56. UR BBC unfortunately lost to GSMRR in a home game 63-71. RP-IPRC Huye managed to beat EA Univ on the road 71-67.

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UR Kigali - Kepler 37-85

Bottom-ranked UR Kigali (0-12) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 12th consecutive match to second ranked Kepler (11-1) 85-37 on Friday evening. Kepler held UR Kigali to an opponent 23.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Kepler forced 26 UR Kigali turnovers and outrebounded them 70-28 including a 31-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 21 rebounds. Henriette Uwimpuhwe (-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Shadia Mugabekazi produced 14 points and forward Angelique Uwimanimpaye added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Kepler. Newly promoted Kepler maintains second place with 11-1 record behind leader REG. UR Kigali lost their twelfth game in a row. They still close the standings with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
UR Kigali: S.Mugabekazi 14+3reb+2ast, A.Uwimanimpaye 8+5reb+1ast, B.Niyigena 5+2reb, M.Izadufasha 4+2reb, J.Igiraneza 4+4reb, A.Kaliza 2+3reb
Kepler: H.Uwimpuhwe 21+12reb+4ast, V.Keita 20+21reb+2ast, D.Ntawutarama 14+11reb+1ast, K.Uwera 6+7reb, C.Byukusenge 6+4reb+1ast, N.Nsanzabaganwa 5+3reb+9ast

The Hoops - Gahini 103-56

Rather expected game in Kigali where 9th ranked Gahini (2-9) was crushed by seventh ranked The Hoops (5-7) 103-56 on Saturday. The Hoops dominated down low during the game scoring 88 of its points in the paint compared to Gahini's 36. The Hoops forced 28 Gahini turnovers and outrebounded them 63-34 including a 26-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. The Hoops looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Gahini's players. The best player for the winners was DR Congolese forward Feza Ebengo (185-1999, agency: LBM Management) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 7 assists. Mali Kadiatou Coulibaly (-1990) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Four The Hoops players scored in double figures. Center Josephine Uwineza produced a triple-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals and Aline Uwimana added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The Hoops maintains seventh place with 5-7 record. Gahini lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Gahini: A.Uwimana 16+9reb+2ast, S.Umwali 15+4reb+1ast, J.Uwineza 10+10reb+10ast, E.Umurisa 6+1reb+1ast, A.Umutoni 5+1reb, J.Ishimwe 2+2reb
The Hoops: K.Coulibaly 22+10reb+2ast, F.Ebengo 21+16reb+7ast, T.Kwitonda 17+6reb+7ast, V.Tuyisenge 10+4reb+2ast, V.Mugisha 9+2reb+1ast, A.Ishimwe 8+3reb

UR BBC - GSMRR 63-71

Rather predictable result in Kigali where sixth ranked GSMRR (6-5) defeated 10th ranked UR BBC (1-11) 71-63 on Saturday. GSMRR made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was guard Marie Yamfashije (-2002) who scored 35 points (!!!). Clementine Murekatete chipped in 13 points. Hirwa Sandrine produced 24 points and forward Charlotte Iradukunda added 7 points respectively for the hosts. UR BBC's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for GSMRR. They moved-up to fifth place. UR BBC lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
UR BBC: H.Sandrine 24+4reb, A.Niyomukiza 8, M.Uwase 8, C.Iradukunda 7+2reb, B.Bamurange 4, G.Laetitia 4+1reb
GSMRR: M.Yamfashije 35+4reb+2ast, R.Gikundiro 14, C.Murekatete 13+2reb, M.Iragena 7, U.Jeanne 2+1reb, R.Muberarugo 0

REG - Azomco 81-59

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: REG (#1) and Azomco (#8). REG (12-0) crushed visiting Azomco (4-8) by 22 points 81-59. REG forced 33 Azomco turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for Mali Kadidia Maiga (185-1997) who led her team to a victory scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international point guard Odile Tetero (162-1998) helped adding 15 points, 11 assists and 4 steals. Four REG players scored in double figures. REG's coach Esperance Mukaneza felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. South Sudanese Nivin Lokuku (-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and Stephanie Kanyere scored 10 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. REG have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 12-0 record. Azomco lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Azomco: N.Lokuku 22+12reb+2ast, S.Kanyere 10+8reb+5ast, F.Umulisa 10+3reb+2ast, K.Karinganire 8+5reb+4ast, A.Umuhamya 7+2reb+3ast, Z.Zam Raissa 2+1reb
REG: K.Maiga 17+9reb+6ast, O.Tetero 15+4reb+11ast, R.Munezero 13+6reb, G.Byukusenge 12+10reb+3ast, R.Micomyiza 7+3reb+2ast, J.Umuhoza 6+4reb

APR - RP-IPRC Huye 73-60

The game between Top Four teams took place in Kigali. Third ranked host APR (11-2) defeated 4th placed RP-IPRC Huye (8-5) 73-60. APR forced 28 RP-IPRC Huye turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. APR brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for Mali guard Kamba Diakite (172-1999) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 8 steals. The former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international Cecile Nzaramba (-1993) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for RP-IPRC Huye in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for APR. They maintain third place with 11-2 record behind leader REG. RP-IPRC Huye at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
RP-IPRC Huye: C.Nzaramba 18+8reb+3ast, S.Dusingizumuremyi 12+11reb+8ast, A.Tuyishime 8+11reb, E.Uwitonze 7+3reb+2ast, C.Lynn 7+4reb+3ast, B.Munezero 6+1reb+1ast
APR: V.Uwimpuhwe 17+4reb+4ast, C.Umugwaneza 16+8reb+1ast, K.Diakite 14+11reb+7ast, U.Mugisha 8+3reb+2ast, M.Imanizabayo 8+2reb+4ast, B.Nibishaka 4+4reb+3ast

EA Univ - RP-IPRC Huye 67-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked EA Univ's (6-6) home loss to fourth ranked RP-IPRC Huye (8-5) 67-71 on Sunday. RP-IPRC Huye forced 21 EA Univ turnovers and outrebounded them 63-50 including 26 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Chishola Lynn who scored 4 points and 27 rebounds. Point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Ange Uwiringiyimana produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 20 rebounds and Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2006) added 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. EA Univ's coach Jean-Paul Niyimbona rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. RP-IPRC Huye maintains fourth place with 8-5 record. EA Univ lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
EA Univ: Y.Muhawenimana 22+9reb+4ast, G.Makenga 15+7reb, A.Uwiringiyimana 15+20reb+2ast, D.Izerimana 7+5ast, C.Kabatesi 5+9reb, C.Uwimana 3+2reb
RP-IPRC Huye: C.Nzaramba 20+7reb+2ast, S.Dusingizumuremyi 16+8reb+6ast, A.Tuyishime 8+8reb+2ast, B.Munezero 7+5reb+2ast, A.Tuyishimire 6+4reb+1ast, L.Ingabire 6+3reb+1ast