RBL Round 5 (Regular Season): REG keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked REG as it allowed them to take a leadership position. REG defeated 3rd placed Tigers in Kigali 69-55. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tigers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. REG forced 21 Tigers turnovers and outrebounded them 54-43 including 16 on the offensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Tigers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American point guard Cole Elliot (180-1994, college: Charleston) who scored 15 points and 4 assists. DR Congolese forward Frank Betoudji (201-1998) chipped in 6 points and 14 rebounds. International point guard Antino Jackson (182-1996, college: N.Mexico) produced 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. REG have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Tigers at the other side keep the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Patriots. Tigers will play next round against Inspired Gen. trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena of Inspired Gen.. REG will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: Patriots (#6) and UGB (#8). UGB was crushed at home by 17 points 70-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Naturalized Nigerian forward Chingka Garba (201-2001) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Hubert Kwizera contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Ghanian James Amotoe (-1998) answered with 32 points and 7 rebounds for UGB. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Patriots (2-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with Tigers. UGB at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Inspired Gen..

The best stats of 5th round was 10 points and 11 rebounds by Pitchou Kambuyi of Tigers.



REG - Tigers 69-55

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked REG as it allowed them to take a leadership position. REG defeated 3rd placed Tigers in Kigali 69-55. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tigers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. REG forced 21 Tigers turnovers and outrebounded them 54-43 including 16 on the offensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Tigers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American point guard Cole Elliot (180-1994, college: Charleston) who scored 15 points and 4 assists. DR Congolese forward Frank Betoudji (201-1998) chipped in 6 points and 14 rebounds. International point guard Antino Jackson (182-1996, college: N.Mexico) produced 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and DR Congolese center Pitchou Kambuyi (208-1988) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. REG have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Tigers at the other side keep the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Patriots. Tigers will play next round against Inspired Gen. trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena of Inspired Gen.. REG will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Tigers: A.Jackson 13+6reb+5ast, A.Odero 11+4reb, H.Steven 11+5reb+2ast, K.Pitchou 10+11reb, A.Tarke 4+1reb+1ast, N.Bruno 3+3reb
REG: C.Elliot 15+3reb+4ast, P.Muhizi 11+9reb, C.Furaha 10+6reb, P.Nshizirungu 10+5reb+2ast, F.Betoudji 6+14reb, E.Kazeneza 5+6reb+1ast

UGB - Patriots 70-87

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kigali: Patriots (#6) and UGB (#8). UGB was crushed at home by 17 points 70-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Patriots forced 22 UGB turnovers. Naturalized Nigerian forward Chingka Garba (201-2001) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. point guard Hubert Kwizera (184-2004) contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Ghanian James Amotoe (-1998) answered with 32 points and 7 rebounds and center Eric Kayondo added 16 points in the effort for UGB. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Patriots (2-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with Tigers. UGB at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Inspired Gen..
Top scorers:
UGB: A.James 32+7reb+1ast, K.Eric 16+2reb+1ast, T.David 9+3reb+1ast, M.Thierry 5+2reb+1ast, N.Sibanyoni 4+10reb+3ast, M.Eric 2+3reb+2ast
Patriots: C.Garba 22+10reb+5ast, H.Kwizera 17+9reb+1ast, H.Herve 15+2reb+1ast, D.Franklin 9+1ast, C.Coleman 9+5reb+2ast, D.Shema 8+1reb+3ast