D1 Round 16 (Regular Season): REG 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: REG (#1) and EA Univ (#8). EA Univ was smashed at home by 34 points 62-96 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. REG dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to EA Univ's 44. REG forced 33 EA Univ turnovers and outrebounded them 51-32 including a 26-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. REG looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Paul Akon fired a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. The former international Sandrine Mushikiwabo (182-1995) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Ange Uwiringiyimana produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated REG (19-0) have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 19 victories in a row. EA Univ at the other side dropped to the seventh place with 11 games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kigali: REG (#1) and APR (#2). APR was smashed at home by 26 points 62-88 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of APR. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Odile Tetero (162-1998) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 assists. Paul Akon contributed with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) replied with 18 points and 6 rebounds for APR. 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 (19-0) have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 19 victories in a row. APR at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kigali. Local EA Univ (8-11) outscored 10th ranked UR BBC (1-17) 97-50 on Saturday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Yvonne Muhawenimana who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side Anifa Niyomukiza responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds. 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. EA Univ moved-up to seventh place. UR BBC lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with UR Kigali.

In the last two games of round 16 Azomco crushed UR Kigali in Kigali 83-39. UR BBC was smashed by RP-IPRC Huye at home 45-66.

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UR Kigali - Azomco 39-83

There was no surprise when 11th ranked UR Kigali (1-17) was crushed at home by sixth ranked Azomco (9-9) 83-39 on Wednesday. Azomco held UR Kigali to an opponent 19.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Azomco forced 30 UR Kigali turnovers and outrebounded them 66-47 including a 25-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of South Sudanese Nivin Lokuku (-2003) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 21 rebounds and guard Lea Mutarutwa who added 14 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. Five Azomco players scored in double figures. At the losing side Manishimwe Izadufasha (-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds and forward Angelique Uwimanimpaye scored 7 points. UR Kigali's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Azomco have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted Azomco maintains sixth position with 9-9 record. Loser UR Kigali stay dead last with 17 lost games. They share the position with UR BBC.
Top scorers:
Azomco: N.Lokuku 14+21reb+2ast, K.Karinganire 14+5reb+3ast, L.Mutarutwa 14+16reb+1ast, I.Maruwa 11+11reb, S.Kanyere 11+8reb+2ast, Z.Zam Raissa 8
UR Kigali: M.Izadufasha 13+15reb+1ast, A.Uwimanimpaye 7+4reb+2ast, S.Mugabekazi 7+2reb+1ast, B.Wihogora 3+5reb+1ast, A.Kaliza 3+1reb, Q.Isano 2+2reb

EA Univ - REG 62-96

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: REG (#1) and EA Univ (#8). EA Univ was smashed at home by 34 points 62-96 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. REG dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to EA Univ's 44. REG forced 33 EA Univ turnovers and outrebounded them 51-32 including a 26-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. REG looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Paul Akon fired a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. The former international Sandrine Mushikiwabo (182-1995) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four REG players scored in double figures. Guard Ange Uwiringiyimana produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and Diane Izerimana (-2000) added 14 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. REG (19-0) have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 19 victories in a row. EA Univ at the other side dropped to the seventh place with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
REG: P.Akon 25+11reb+4ast, S.Mushikiwabo 15+7reb+1ast, O.Tetero 14+3reb+2ast, G.Byukusenge 13+6reb+2ast, R.Munezero 10+2reb+1ast, F.Mwizerwa 6+2reb+7ast
EA Univ: A.Uwiringiyimana 20+11reb+2ast, D.Izerimana 14+4reb+2ast, G.Makenga 9+3reb+6ast, C.Kabatesi 9+3reb+1ast, Y.Muhawenimana 4+4reb+8ast, N.Umuhoza 4+3reb

UR BBC - RP-IPRC Huye 45-66

No shocking result in a game in Kigali where fifth ranked RP-IPRC Huye (9-8) smashed 10th ranked UR BBC (1-17) 66-45 on Wednesday. RP-IPRC Huye outrebounded UR BBC 49-32 including a 40-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. RP-IPRC Huye looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by UR BBC's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Chishola Lynn who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds and forward Adelphine Tuyishimire who added 13 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. RP-IPRC Huye's coach Joselyne Munyaneza felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Hirwa Sandrine responded with 13 points and forward Sumaya Nzitabakuze scored 5 points and 11 rebounds. RP-IPRC Huye maintains fifth position with 9-8 record. UR BBC lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with UR Kigali.
Top scorers:
RP-IPRC Huye: C.Lynn 18+16reb+1ast, A.Tuyishimire 13+9reb+3ast, B.Munezero 10+1reb+6ast, S.Dusingizumuremyi 8+7reb+5ast, C.Nzaramba 5+4reb+2ast, L.Ingabire 5+2reb+1ast
UR BBC: H.Sandrine 13+3reb+3ast, A.Niyomukiza 9+2reb+4ast, G.Laetitia 8+2reb, S.Nzitabakuze 5+11reb+1ast, B.Bamurange 4+4reb, C.Muhorakeye 3+3reb

EA Univ - UR BBC 97-50

The game with biggest result difference took place in Kigali. Local EA Univ (8-11) outscored 10th ranked UR BBC (1-17) 97-50 on Saturday night. EA Univ held UR BBC to an opponent 24.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.4 percent accuracy of the winners. EA Univ forced 29 UR BBC turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by UR BBC's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of Yvonne Muhawenimana (-2006) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and guard Ange Uwiringiyimana who added 20 points and 17 rebounds during the contest. Four EA Univ players scored in double figures. At the losing side Anifa Niyomukiza responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds and forward Charlotte Iradukunda scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. 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. EA Univ moved-up to seventh place. UR BBC lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with UR Kigali.
Top scorers:
EA Univ: Y.Muhawenimana 27+6reb+9ast, D.Izerimana 21+3reb+3ast, A.Uwiringiyimana 20+17reb+2ast, G.Makenga 16+7reb+5ast, C.Uwimana 6+1reb+1ast, C.Kabatesi 4+6reb
UR BBC: A.Niyomukiza 13+8reb, G.Laetitia 11+2reb+1ast, C.Iradukunda 9+10reb, M.Uwase 5+4reb+1ast, H.Sandrine 4+5reb+4ast, A.Ishimwe 3+3reb+2ast

APR - REG 62-88

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Kigali: REG (#1) and APR (#2). APR was smashed at home by 26 points 62-88 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of APR. REG made 22-of-27 charity shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 31 APR turnovers. REG players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by APR's players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Odile Tetero (162-1998) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 assists. Paul Akon contributed with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four REG players scored in double figures. The former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) replied with 18 points and 6 rebounds and international point guard Sandra Kantore (174-1993) added 7 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for APR. 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 (19-0) have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 19 victories in a row. APR at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
REG: G.Byukusenge 18+3reb+2ast, O.Tetero 17+4reb+8ast, P.Akon 15+5reb+5ast, R.Micomyiza 11+2reb+3ast, H.Butera 8+9reb, R.Munezero 6+3reb+2ast
APR: C.Umugwaneza 18+6reb+2ast, M.Imanizabayo 14+5reb+2ast, A.Uwizeye 8+9reb+2ast, S.Kantore 7+9reb+5ast, V.Uwimpuhwe 6+4reb+1ast, K.Diakite 6+3reb+1ast