D1 Round 19 (Regular Season): Azomco is defeated by The Hoops in a derby game

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: The Hoops (#5) and Azomco (#6). The Hoops (12-8) crushed visiting Azomco (9-11) by 33 points 93-60. The Hoops dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Azomco's 34. The Hoops forced 44 Azomco turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for Mali Kadiatou Coulibaly (-1990) who led her team to a victory scoring 29 points and 7 rebounds. DR Congolese forward Feza Ebengo (185-1999, agency: LBM Management) helped adding 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). At the losing side Adeline Ihimbazwe responded with 9 points and 15 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 have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with RP-IPRC Huye. Newly promoted Azomco keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with EA Univ.
Third ranked Kepler (17-3) crushed at home 10th ranked UR BBC (1-19) by 57 points 85-28, which is the biggest margin this round. It was a quality performance for center Deborah Ntawutarama (-2003) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. Nelly Akariza accounted for 12 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. Kepler's coach Rene Sahabu felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Anifa Niyomukiza came up with 11 points and 6 rebounds for UR BBC in the defeat. Kepler have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with APR. UR BBC lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with UR Kigali.

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Kepler - UR BBC 85-28

Third ranked Kepler (17-3) crushed at home 10th ranked UR BBC (1-19) by 57 points 85-28, which is the biggest margin this round. Kepler held UR BBC to an opponent 19.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Kepler forced 20 UR BBC turnovers and outrebounded them 49-30 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kepler players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. It was a quality performance for center Deborah Ntawutarama (-2003) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. Nelly Akariza (-2007) accounted for 12 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winning side. Four Kepler players scored in double figures. Kepler's coach Rene Sahabu felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Anifa Niyomukiza came up with 11 points and 6 rebounds and forward Charlotte Iradukunda added 2 points and 11 rebounds respectively for UR BBC in the defeat. Kepler have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with APR. UR BBC lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with UR Kigali.
Top scorers:
Kepler: D.Ntawutarama 18+17reb+5ast, N.Nsanzabaganwa 17+3reb+8ast, H.Uwimpuhwe 15+3reb, N.Akariza 12+14reb+3ast, V.Gasherebuka 9+3reb, E.Irakoze 7+5reb+1ast
UR BBC: A.Niyomukiza 11+6reb+2ast, H.Sandrine 6+3reb+1ast, B.Bamurange 3+3reb+1ast, I.Agasaro 2+4reb+2ast, C.Iradukunda 2+11reb+1ast, G.Laetitia 2+1ast

The Hoops - Azomco 93-60

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: The Hoops (#5) and Azomco (#6). The Hoops (12-8) crushed visiting Azomco (9-11) by 33 points 93-60. The Hoops dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Azomco's 34. The Hoops forced 44 Azomco turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for Mali Kadiatou Coulibaly (-1990) who led her team to a victory scoring 29 points and 7 rebounds. DR Congolese forward Feza Ebengo (185-1999, agency: LBM Management) helped adding 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four The Hoops players scored in double figures. At the losing side Adeline Ihimbazwe responded with 9 points and 15 rebounds and Stephanie Kanyere scored 7 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. 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 have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with RP-IPRC Huye. Newly promoted Azomco keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with EA Univ.
Top scorers:
The Hoops: K.Coulibaly 29+7reb+2ast, F.Ebengo 18+9reb+3ast, R.Cyuzuzo 12+9reb+1ast, V.Mugisha 10+2reb+4ast, T.Kwitonda 8+3reb+7ast, E.Muhoza 7+2reb+1ast
Azomco: A.Umuhamya 10+1reb+1ast, A.Ihimbazwe 9+15reb, I.Maruwa 9+5reb+1ast, Z.Zam Raissa 8+4reb, S.Kanyere 7+6reb+5ast, F.Umulisa 6+2reb