D1 Round 4 (Regular Season): Kepler lose to APR

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Kepler (2-1) recorded its first loss in Kigali on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked APR (3-1) 54-44. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kepler. APR forced 27 Kepler turnovers. The former international center Jane Dusabe (-2005) fired 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Violette Uwimpuhwe (165-2004) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. DR Congolese center Aichata Traore (185-2005) produced 13 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. APR maintains third position with 3-1 record behind leader REG. Kepler at the other side dropped to the fourth place with one game lost. APR's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena REG.
Another exciting game was played in Cyabingo between fifth ranked RP-IPRC Huye and bottom-ranked GSMRR where RP-IPRC Huye (1-3) beat GSMRR (0-4) on the road 55-47. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Adelphine Tuyishimire contributed with 7 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Guard Marie Yamfashije (-2002) replied with 24 points for GSMRR. GSMRR's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. RP-IPRC Huye maintains fifth position with 1-3 record. It was GSMRR's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. RP-IPRC Huye will play against league's leader REG in Kigali in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. GSMRR will play at home against APR (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: REG (#1) and Azomco (#5). REG (4-0) smashed visiting Azomco (0-2) by 17 points 82-65. Worth to mention a great performance of Nandy Uwitonze who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side Santhiana Izere responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. REG have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 4-0 record. Loser Azomco still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Gahini. REG's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali APR.

In the last game of round 4 The Hoops defeated Gahini in Kigali 57-40.
The best stats of 4th round was 15 points and 10 rebounds by Angelique Tuyishime of The Hoops.

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Kepler - APR 44-54

Kepler (2-1) recorded its first loss in Kigali on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked APR (3-1) 54-44. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kepler. APR forced 27 Kepler turnovers. The former international center Jane Dusabe (-2005) fired 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Violette Uwimpuhwe (165-2004) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. DR Congolese center Aichata Traore (185-2005) produced 13 points and 9 rebounds and Nelly Akariza (-2007) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. APR maintains third position with 3-1 record behind leader REG. Kepler at the other side dropped to the fourth place with one game lost. APR's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena REG.
Top scorers:
Kepler: T.Aichata 13+9reb+3ast, I.Epiphanie 7+2reb, A.Nelly 7+8reb+2ast, U.Assouma 6+6reb+1ast, B.Christiane 4+2reb+1ast, N.Nelly 3+2reb+2ast
APR: J.Dusabe 18+6reb+1ast, V.Uwimpuhwe 13+5reb+2ast, J.Umuhoza 8+8reb, O.Tumukunde 6+4reb+3ast, R.Micomyiza 5+2reb+4ast, C.Umugwaneza 4+7reb+1ast

GSMRR - RP-IPRC Huye 47-55

Another exciting game was played in Cyabingo between fifth ranked RP-IPRC Huye and bottom-ranked GSMRR where RP-IPRC Huye (1-3) beat GSMRR (0-4) on the road 55-47. RP-IPRC Huye held GSMRR to an opponent 22.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Forward Adelphine Tuyishimire contributed with 7 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Guard Marie Yamfashije (-2002) replied with 24 points and Rachel Gikundiro (169-2006) added 8 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for GSMRR. GSMRR's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. RP-IPRC Huye maintains fifth position with 1-3 record. It was GSMRR's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. RP-IPRC Huye will play against league's leader REG in Kigali in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. GSMRR will play at home against APR (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
GSMRR: Y.Marie 24+3reb+1ast, G.Rachel 8+13reb+1ast, U.Sharifah 6+5reb, M.Clementine 5+3reb+2ast, U.Marie 2+1reb, B.Janviere 2+8reb+1ast
RP-IPRC Huye: L.Ingabire 13+3reb, S.Dusingizumuremyi 9+9reb+8ast, G.Makenga 9+3reb+1ast, A.Tuyishimire 7+12reb, S.Nzitabakuze 7+4reb+1ast, C.Nzaramba 6+6reb+4ast

REG - Azomco 82-65

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: REG (#1) and Azomco (#5). REG (4-0) smashed visiting Azomco (0-2) by 17 points 82-65. REG forced 21 Azomco turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of center Nandy Uwitonze (-2002) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and the former international point guard Odile Tetero (162-1998) who added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four REG players scored in double figures. At the losing side Burundian center Santhiana Izere (-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and guard Ange Uwiringiyimana scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. REG have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 4-0 record. Loser Azomco still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Gahini. REG's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali APR.
Top scorers:
Azomco: I.Santhiana 14+10reb+3ast, U.Ange 12+9reb, U.Josephine 10+6reb+4ast, U.Ange 9+2reb+2ast, K.Stephanie 7+5reb+3ast, K.Kelia 5
REG: H.Uwimpuhwe 17+1reb+3ast, N.Uwitonze 14+10reb+2ast, T.Odile 13+5reb+4ast, A.Irakoze 10+8reb+4ast, S.Mushikiwabo 7+6reb+5ast, F.Mwizerwa 7+5reb+2ast

Gahini - The Hoops 40-57

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Gahini (0-2) was defeated at home by top-ranked The Hoops (3-0) 57-40 on Saturday. The Hoops forced 22 Gahini turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of DR Congolese forward Feza Ebengo (185-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 17 rebounds and Angelique Tuyishime (-2007) who added 15 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Solange Umwali responded with 17 points and Aline Uwimana scored 5 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The Hoops have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 3-0 record behind leader REG. Loser Gahini still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Azomco. The Hoops' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena Azomco.
Top scorers:
Gahini: U.Solange 17+4reb+1ast, I.Alice 9+5reb+2ast, U.Aline 5+9reb+6ast, A.Uwanziga 5+9reb, U.Ruth 2+1reb, U.Emerance 2+2reb+1ast
The Hoops: A.Tuyishime 15+10reb+1ast, E.Feza 12+17reb+3ast, V.Mugisha 12+6reb+2ast, A.Ishimwe 4+3reb, N.Uwihirwe 4+4reb+4ast, T.Kwitonda 3+4reb+3ast