D1 Round 15 (Regular Season): Kepler edge RP-IPRC Huye by three points

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Fifth-ranked RP-IPRC Huye (9-8) made lots of trouble for third ranked Kepler (14-3) in Butare on Sunday. The visitors from Kigali managed to secure only three-point victory 62-59. However their fans expected easier game. Kepler forced 23 RP-IPRC Huye turnovers. The best player for the winners was Nelly Akariza (-2007) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) chipped in 10 points and 14 rebounds. Kepler's coach Rene Sahabu used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Newly promoted Kepler maintains third place with 14-3 record having seven points less than leader REG. RP-IPRC Huye lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Kepler will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. RP-IPRC Huye will play on the road against UR BBC (#10) in Kigali and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: Azomco (#6) and EA Univ (#8). Azomco (9-9) won against visiting EA Univ (8-11) 74-67. It was a good game for Stephanie Kanyere who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 17 rebounds and 8 assists. Nivin Lokuku contributed with 18 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners. Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2006) answered with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for EA Univ. EA Univ's coach Jean-Paul Niyimbona rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Azomco have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Newly promoted Azomco maintains sixth place with 9-9 record. EA Univ at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. Azomco's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena UR Kigali.
UR Kigali can celebrate finally their first win this season after 17 consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Kigali, where they defeated UR BBC (1-17) 68-51 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Manishimwe Izadufasha who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 22 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Hirwa Sandrine with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UR Kigali left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with defeated UR BBC. It was UR BBC's tenth loss in a row. UR Kigali's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali Azomco.

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RP-IPRC Huye - Kepler 59-62

Fifth-ranked RP-IPRC Huye (9-8) made lots of trouble for third ranked Kepler (14-3) in Butare on Sunday. The visitors from Kigali managed to secure only three-point victory 62-59. However their fans expected easier game. Kepler forced 23 RP-IPRC Huye turnovers. The best player for the winners was Nelly Akariza (-2007) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Beninese center Veronica Keita (190-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Four Kepler players scored in double figures. Kepler's coach Rene Sahabu used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and Chishola Lynn added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Newly promoted Kepler maintains third place with 14-3 record having seven points less than leader REG. RP-IPRC Huye lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Kepler will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. RP-IPRC Huye will play on the road against UR BBC (#10) in Kigali and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
RP-IPRC Huye: S.Dusingizumuremyi 17+10reb+6ast, C.Nzaramba 14+4reb+1ast, C.Lynn 10+12reb+3ast, E.Uwitonze 8+6reb+1ast, A.Tuyishimire 4+6reb+1ast, L.Ingabire 2
Kepler: H.Uwimpuhwe 14+5reb+1ast, N.Akariza 13+10reb+2ast, V.Keita 10+14reb, J.Tcheumeleu 10+4ast, V.Gasherebuka 6+2reb+1ast, N.Nsanzabaganwa 5+4reb+8ast

UR BBC - UR Kigali 51-68

UR Kigali can celebrate finally their first win this season after 17 consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Kigali, where they defeated UR BBC (1-17) 68-51 on Sunday. UR Kigali held UR BBC to an opponent 23.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 32.4 percent accuracy of the winners. It was a great evening for Manishimwe Izadufasha (-2001) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 22 rebounds. Point guard Bonheur Niyigena helped adding 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four UR Kigali players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Hirwa Sandrine with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Anifa Niyomukiza scored 14 points and 5 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UR Kigali left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with defeated UR BBC. It was UR BBC's tenth loss in a row. UR Kigali's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali Azomco.
Top scorers:
UR BBC: A.Niyomukiza 14+4reb+2ast, H.Sandrine 13+8reb+3ast, G.Laetitia 10+8reb+1ast, C.Iradukunda 6+8reb, M.Uwase 4+4reb, A.Sekanabo 2+7reb
UR Kigali: B.Niyigena 16+6reb+3ast, J.Igiraneza 14+3reb+3ast, M.Izadufasha 12+22reb+1ast, S.Mugabekazi 11+5reb+2ast, B.Wihogora 8+8reb+1ast, A.Uwimanimpaye 5+1reb+3ast

Azomco - EA Univ 74-67

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: Azomco (#6) and EA Univ (#8). Azomco (9-9) won against visiting EA Univ (8-11) 74-67. Azomco forced 27 EA Univ turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was a good game for Stephanie Kanyere who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 17 rebounds and 8 assists. South Sudanese Nivin Lokuku (-2003) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners. Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2006) answered with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Ange Uwiringiyimana added 12 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for EA Univ. EA Univ's coach Jean-Paul Niyimbona rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Azomco have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Newly promoted Azomco maintains sixth place with 9-9 record. EA Univ at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. Azomco's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena UR Kigali.
Top scorers:
EA Univ: Y.Muhawenimana 18+7reb+6ast, A.Uwiringiyimana 12+11reb+2ast, G.Makenga 12+6reb+6ast, D.Izerimana 9+3reb+2ast, C.Uwimana 7+3reb+1ast, C.Uwase 6+5reb
Azomco: K.Karinganire 19+2reb+1ast, N.Lokuku 18+15reb+1ast, S.Kanyere 18+17reb+8ast, L.Mutarutwa 7+5reb+2ast, A.Umuhamya 5, Z.Zam Raissa 4+3reb+2ast