D1 Round 12 (Regular Season): APR beat EA Univ in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: APR (#3) and EA Univ (#6). APR (12-2) smashed visiting EA Univ (6-7) by 21 points 85-64. APR dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to EA Univ's 34. APR forced 21 EA Univ turnovers and outrebounded them 52-37 including 17 on the offensive glass. APR looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. Mali guard Kamba Diakite (172-1999) chipped in 25 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2006) who recorded 26 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. APR have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 12-2 record behind leader REG. EA Univ lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. APR's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali UR BBC.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kigali: Kepler (#3) and Azomco (#8). Azomco was defeated at home 61-69 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. 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 13 points and 27 rebounds. Josiane Tcheumeleu contributed with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Kepler's coach Rene Sahabu allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. South Sudanese Nivin Lokuku (-2003) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds for Azomco. Kepler (12-1) have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Azomco lost fifth consecutive game. Azomco at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eighth position with nine games lost. Kepler's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali EA Univ.
Undefeated leader REG delivered the thirteenth consecutive victory on Wednesday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked UR Kigali (0-13) 129-35. Worth to mention a quality performance of Sandrine Mushikiwabo who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was Brigitte Wihogora with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 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. Undefeated REG (13-0) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 13 victories in a row. Loser UR Kigali still closes the standings with 13 games lost. REG will meet Gahini (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. UR Kigali will play against GSMRR in Cyabingo and hopes to get finally their first victory.

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APR - EA Univ 85-64

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: APR (#3) and EA Univ (#6). APR (12-2) smashed visiting EA Univ (6-7) by 21 points 85-64. APR dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to EA Univ's 34. APR forced 21 EA Univ turnovers and outrebounded them 52-37 including 17 on the offensive glass. APR looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. Mali guard Kamba Diakite (172-1999) chipped in 25 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2006) who recorded 26 points and 5 rebounds and guard Ange Uwiringiyimana added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively. 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 an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 12-2 record behind leader REG. EA Univ lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. APR's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali UR BBC.
Top scorers:
APR: K.Diakite 25+5reb+2ast, C.Umugwaneza 25+12reb+2ast, M.Imanizabayo 6+2reb+2ast, U.Mugisha 6+3reb+6ast, O.Tumukunde 5+4reb+2ast, V.Uwimpuhwe 4+3reb+4ast
EA Univ: Y.Muhawenimana 26+5reb+2ast, A.Uwiringiyimana 11+9reb+2ast, C.Kabatesi 7+4reb+1ast, G.Makenga 7+4reb+3ast, D.Izerimana 6+3reb+4ast, A.Mugabekazi 6+7reb

REG - UR Kigali 129-35

Undefeated leader REG delivered the thirteenth consecutive victory on Wednesday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked UR Kigali (0-13) 129-35. REG dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to UR Kigali's 20 and had 19 for 29 from the free-throw line, while UR Kigali only scored three points from the stripe. REG forced 53 UR Kigali turnovers and outrebounded them 60-32 including a 34-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. REG looked well-organized offensively handing out 43 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by UR Kigali's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international Sandrine Mushikiwabo (182-1995) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and guard Jordan Umuhoza (-1996) who added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Brigitte Wihogora with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and Janviere Igiraneza scored 4 points and 6 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. REG (13-0) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 13 victories in a row. Loser UR Kigali still closes the standings with 13 games lost. REG will meet Gahini (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. UR Kigali will play against GSMRR in Cyabingo and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
REG: S.Mushikiwabo 33+12reb+6ast, J.Umuhoza 16+9reb+4ast, R.Munezero 15+5reb+4ast, R.Uwamahirwe 12+3reb+3ast, G.Byukusenge 12+5ast, K.Maiga 11+6reb+3ast
UR Kigali: B.Wihogora 18+11reb, S.Mugabekazi 8+3ast, J.Igiraneza 4+6reb+2ast, B.Niyigena 3+6reb+2ast, A.Uwimanimpaye 2+1reb, S.Teta 0

Azomco - Kepler 61-69

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kigali: Kepler (#3) and Azomco (#8). Azomco was defeated at home 61-69 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Kepler forced 23 Azomco turnovers and outrebounded them 65-42 including a 29-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. 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 13 points and 27 rebounds. Guard Josiane Tcheumeleu contributed with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Four Kepler players scored in double figures. Kepler's coach Rene Sahabu allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. South Sudanese Nivin Lokuku (-2003) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds and guard Ange Umuhamya (164-2003) added 19 points and 5 steals in the effort for Azomco. Kepler (12-1) have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Azomco lost fifth consecutive game. Azomco at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eighth position with nine games lost. Kepler's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali EA Univ.
Top scorers:
Kepler: J.Tcheumeleu 18+7reb+7ast, H.Uwimpuhwe 15+4reb, N.Akariza 13+9reb+1ast, V.Keita 13+27reb+2ast, N.Nsanzabaganwa 8+12reb+8ast, V.Gasherebuka 2+2reb
Azomco: A.Umuhamya 19, N.Lokuku 18+16reb, K.Karinganire 9+7reb+2ast, L.Mutarutwa 9+1reb+1ast, I.Maruwa 2+4reb+3ast, S.Kanyere 2+11reb+6ast