D1 Round 13 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with Kepler's defeat of EA Univ

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: Kepler (#2) and EA Univ (#6). Kepler (13-1) won against visiting EA Univ (6-8) 77-67. Kepler dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to EA Univ's 30. They outrebounded EA Univ 50-28 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kepler looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists. Nelly Akariza (-2007) contributed with 21 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Guard Ange Uwiringiyimana answered with 18 points and 9 rebounds for EA Univ. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kepler have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. Newly promoted Kepler maintains second place with 13-1 record behind leader REG. EA Univ lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost.
Another interesting game for The Hoops (6-7) which played in Butare against 4th placed RP-IPRC Huye (8-6). Seventh ranked The Hoops crushed hosts 82-52. DR Congolese forward Feza Ebengo (185-1999, agency: LBM Management) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 17 rebounds and 5 blocks (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners and Rebecca Cyuzuzo chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side forward Belyse Munezero responded with 14 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. The Hoops moved-up to sixth place. RP-IPRC Huye at the other side keeps the fourth position with six games lost.
D1 top team - REG (14-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Gahini (2-10) 96-53. Kadidia Maiga nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Aline Uwimana came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds for Gahini in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for REG. Defending champion maintains first place with 14-0 record. Gahini lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the ninth position with ten games lost.

Other games in round 13 were not that significant. UR BBC was smashed by Azomco on the road 86-40. APR destroyed UR BBC on its own court 107-68. Winless UR Kigali unfortunately lost to GSMRR in Cyabingo 38-50.

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Azomco - UR BBC 86-40

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Azomco (5-9) crushed 10th ranked UR BBC (1-13) in Kigali 86-40 on Saturday. Azomco held UR BBC to an opponent 20.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Azomco forced 30 UR BBC turnovers and outrebounded them 59-46 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Azomco looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by UR BBC's players. South Sudanese Nivin Lokuku (-2003) nailed a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds for the winning side and forward Fridaus Umulisa (-2004) accounted for 17 points and 5 rebounds. Hirwa Sandrine came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and Anifa Niyomukiza added 7 points and 7 rebounds respectively for UR BBC in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Azomco maintains eighth place with 5-9 record. UR BBC lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
UR BBC: H.Sandrine 15+10reb+2ast, S.Nzitabakuze 10+5reb, A.Niyomukiza 7+7reb+2ast, C.Iradukunda 4+3reb, G.Laetitia 2+1reb, V.Mukasekuru 2+1reb+1ast
Azomco: N.Lokuku 33+17reb+3ast, F.Umulisa 17+5reb+3ast, K.Karinganire 8+5reb+3ast, A.Umuhamya 8+1reb+2ast, I.Maruwa 8+9reb, S.Kanyere 7+10reb+6ast

Kepler - EA Univ 77-67

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: Kepler (#2) and EA Univ (#6). Kepler (13-1) won against visiting EA Univ (6-8) 77-67. Kepler dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to EA Univ's 30. They outrebounded EA Univ 50-28 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kepler looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists. Nelly Akariza (-2007) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Guard Ange Uwiringiyimana answered with 18 points and 9 rebounds and Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2006) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for EA Univ. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kepler have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. Newly promoted Kepler maintains second place with 13-1 record behind leader REG. EA Univ lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
EA Univ: A.Uwiringiyimana 18+9reb+2ast, Y.Muhawenimana 16+6reb+6ast, D.Izerimana 13+4reb+2ast, G.Makenga 12+3reb+3ast, C.Kabatesi 4+3reb, C.Uwimana 2+1ast
Kepler: N.Akariza 21+15reb+1ast, V.Keita 18+23reb+4ast, H.Uwimpuhwe 15+2reb+1ast, V.Gasherebuka 10+2ast, J.Tcheumeleu 6+3reb+11ast, N.Nsanzabaganwa 5+2reb+3ast

APR - UR BBC 107-68

Very expected game when 10th ranked UR BBC (1-13) was smashed by third ranked APR (13-2) in Kigali 107-68 on Sunday. APR forced 23 UR BBC turnovers and outrebounded them 54-35 including 18 on the offensive glass. APR looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by UR BBC's players. Mali guard Kamba Diakite (172-1999) nailed 41 points (!!!) and 5 assists for the winning side and the former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) accounted for 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Hirwa Sandrine came up with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Beatrice Bamurange added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for UR BBC in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for APR. They maintain third place with 13-2 record behind leader REG. UR BBC lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
UR BBC: H.Sandrine 16+9reb+6ast, G.Laetitia 12+2ast, B.Bamurange 11+7reb+1ast, V.Mukasekuru 10+1reb, A.Niyomukiza 10+2reb+5ast, S.Nzitabakuze 7+7reb
APR: K.Diakite 41+1reb+5ast, C.Umugwaneza 21+12reb+4ast, B.Nibishaka 13+7reb+1ast, M.Imanizabayo 12+6reb+8ast, I.Nzisabira 8+10reb+2ast, H.Raissa 6+5reb

GSMRR - UR Kigali 50-38

Very predictable result when fifth ranked GSMRR (7-5) won against bottom-ranked UR Kigali (0-14) in Cyabingo 50-38 on Sunday. GSMRR held UR Kigali to an opponent 17.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 24.4 percent accuracy of the winners. GSMRR forced 27 UR Kigali turnovers and outrebounded them 66-48 including 21 on the offensive glass. Guard Marie Yamfashije (-2002) nailed 19 points and 7 steals for the winning side and Uwimbabazi Jeanne accounted for 4 points and 19 rebounds. Manishimwe Izadufasha (-2001) came up with 7 points and 12 rebounds and Shadia Mugabekazi added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for UR Kigali in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for GSMRR. They maintain fifth place with 7-5 record. UR Kigali lost their fourteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
UR Kigali: B.Niyigena 8+7reb, A.Uwimanimpaye 8+2reb+4ast, S.Mugabekazi 8+6reb+1ast, M.Izadufasha 7+12reb+2ast, B.Wihogora 5+4reb, A.Kaliza 1
GSMRR: M.Yamfashije 19+4reb+3ast, R.Gikundiro 7+11reb+3ast, S.Uwase 6+5reb, M.Iragena 6+5reb+2ast, C.Murekatete 4+4reb, U.Jeanne 4+19reb+2ast

Gahini - REG 53-96

D1 top team - REG (14-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Gahini (2-10) 96-53. REG held Gahini to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.1 percent accuracy of the winners. REG forced 38 Gahini turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Gahini's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when REG made 7 blocks. Mali Kadidia Maiga (185-1997) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Paul Akon accounted for 17 points and 11 rebounds. Four REG players scored in double figures. Aline Uwimana came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and Jeanine Uwituze added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Gahini in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for REG. Defending champion maintains first place with 14-0 record. Gahini lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the ninth position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Gahini: J.Uwituze 11+10reb+1ast, A.Uwimana 10+12reb, S.Umwali 7+4reb+3ast, A.Umutoni 7+5reb, J.Ishimwe 6+4reb, J.Uwineza 4+6reb+3ast
REG: S.Mushikiwabo 20+6reb+2ast, K.Maiga 18+15reb+5ast, P.Akon 17+11reb+1ast, R.Munezero 17+4reb+4ast, G.Byukusenge 12+4reb, O.Tetero 9+5reb+3ast

RP-IPRC Huye - The Hoops 52-82

Another interesting game for The Hoops (6-7) which played in Butare against 4th placed RP-IPRC Huye (8-6). Seventh ranked The Hoops crushed hosts 82-52. The Hoops forced 31 RP-IPRC Huye turnovers and outrebounded them 55-35 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The Hoops players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. DR Congolese forward Feza Ebengo (185-1999, agency: LBM Management) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 17 rebounds and 5 blocks (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners and center Rebecca Cyuzuzo (192-2007) chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side forward Belyse Munezero responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds and Chishola Lynn scored 6 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. The Hoops moved-up to sixth place. RP-IPRC Huye at the other side keeps the fourth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
RP-IPRC Huye: B.Munezero 14+8reb+1ast, A.Tuyishimire 7+7reb, S.Dusingizumuremyi 7+3reb+5ast, C.Nzaramba 6+1reb+3ast, C.Lynn 6+8reb+3ast, E.Uwitonze 5+5reb+2ast
The Hoops: F.Ebengo 30+17reb+2ast, R.Cyuzuzo 14+10reb+1ast, V.Mugisha 10+3reb+9ast, N.Uwihirwe 9+2reb+2ast, V.Tuyisenge 7+1reb, D.Iryimanivuze 6+2reb+1ast