RBL Round 14 (Regular Season): REG edge Patriots by two points

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 14 in the RBL took place in Kigali. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Patriots (10-6) to second ranked REG (11-3) 70-68 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Patriots. REG dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Patriots' 22. The best player for the winners was point guard Jean Umuhoza (175-2001) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. The former international Prince Muhizi (-1996) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. REG's coach Ogoh Odaudu used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. International Steven Hagumintwari (198-1993) produced 22 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. REG have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-3 record having six points less than leader APR. Patriots at the other side keep the third place with six games lost.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kigali. Local UGB (8-6) beat 9th ranked Espoir (1-14) 93-88. Amatoe Kofi orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Eric Kayondo contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Center Fortunate Mwanawabene (-1998) replied with 24 points, 5 assists and 5 steals for Espoir. UGB have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tigers. Espoir lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost.




UGB - Espoir 93-88

The game with biggest result difference took place in Kigali. Local UGB (8-6) beat 9th ranked Espoir (1-14) 93-88. UGB dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Espoir's 40. UGB players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Amatoe Kofi orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Center Eric Kayondo contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Center Fortunate Mwanawabene (-1998) replied with 24 points, 5 assists and 5 steals and DR Congolese Franck Nyembo (-2006) added 21 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) in the effort for Espoir. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. UGB have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tigers. Espoir lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
UGB: A.Kofi 25+12reb+4ast, E.Kayondo 22+6reb+2ast, M.Doumbya 21+3reb+6ast, S.Perriere 13+7reb+2ast, E.Iyakaremye 8+3reb+5ast, G.Ndoba 2+3reb+1ast
Espoir: F.Mwanawabene 24+4reb+5ast, F.Nyembo 21+9reb, D.Davis 16+4reb+7ast, E.Muhayumukiza 13+10reb, D.Shema 8+3reb+2ast, F.Muhoza 5+3reb

REG - Patriots 70-68

The most exciting game of round 14 in the RBL took place in Kigali. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Patriots (10-6) to second ranked REG (11-3) 70-68 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Patriots. REG dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Patriots' 22. The best player for the winners was point guard Jean Umuhoza (175-2001) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. The former international Prince Muhizi (-1996) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. REG's coach Ogoh Odaudu used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. International Steven Hagumintwari (198-1993) produced 22 points and 9 rebounds and American point guard Elliott Cole (180-1994, college: Charleston) added 28 points respectively for the guests. REG have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-3 record having six points less than leader APR. Patriots at the other side keep the third place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
REG: J.Umuhoza 20+5reb+3ast, P.Muhizi 16+6reb+2ast, G.Kande 11+10reb+1ast, P.Nshizirungu 9+6reb+2ast, E.Kazeneza 8+13reb+1ast, E.Aganze 2+3reb
Patriots: E.Cole 28+2reb+3ast, S.Hagumintwari 22+9reb+3ast, B.Kamndoh 4+9reb+1ast, J.Kindred 4+4reb+4ast, F.Cadeaux de Dieu 4+11reb+4ast, B.Nyamwasa 3+1reb