D1 Round 7 (Regular Season): Kepler is defeated by REG in a derby game

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in D1. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: REG (#1) and Kepler (#2). REG (7-0) crushed visiting Kepler (4-2) by 21 points 72-51. REG forced 24 Kepler turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Kepler's players. It was a great evening for Mali center Kankou Coulibaly (187-1990) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Center Nandy Uwitonze (-2002) helped adding 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. REG's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side DR Congolese center Aichata Traore (185-2005) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Undefeated REG have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-0 record. Kepler at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with APR. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Gahini (0-4) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to sixth ranked RP-IPRC Huye (2-4) 57-29. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) who led the winners and scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Gisele Makenga accounted for 10 points and 6 rebounds. Jeanine Uwituze came up with 6 points and 13 rebounds for Gahini in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. RP-IPRC Huye maintains sixth place with 2-4 record. Gahini lost their fourth game in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. RP-IPRC Huye will play against higher ranked Azomco (#5) in Kigali in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gahini will play on the road against the league's second-placed APR in Kigali and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked GSMRR (0-5) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to sixth ranked Azomco (2-3) 64-42 on Saturday evening. Ange Uwiringiyimana fired 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Janviere Byukusenge produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 21 rebounds for lost side. 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. Azomco moved-up to fifth place. GSMRR lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Azomco will meet RP-IPRC Huye (#6) in the next round. GSMRR will play against The Hoops in Kigali and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

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RP-IPRC Huye - Gahini 57-29

Bottom-ranked Gahini (0-4) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to sixth ranked RP-IPRC Huye (2-4) 57-29. RP-IPRC Huye held Gahini to an opponent 20.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.0 percent accuracy of the winners. RP-IPRC Huye forced 21 Gahini turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) who led the winners and scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Gisele Makenga accounted for 10 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Jeanine Uwituze came up with 6 points and 13 rebounds and Aline Uwimana added 5 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Gahini in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. RP-IPRC Huye maintains sixth place with 2-4 record. Gahini lost their fourth game in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. RP-IPRC Huye will play against higher ranked Azomco (#5) in Kigali in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gahini will play on the road against the league's second-placed APR in Kigali and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
RP-IPRC Huye: S.Dusingizumuremyi 15+7reb+4ast, G.Makenga 10+6reb+3ast, C.Nzaramba 9+3reb, L.Ingabire 8+2ast, A.Tuyishimire 8+7reb+1ast, S.Nzitabakuze 4+1reb+2ast
Gahini: U.Solange 6+2reb+2ast, U.Jeanine 6+13reb+1ast, U.Aline 5+7reb+2ast, U.Emerance 4+4reb+2ast, U.Claudine 2, I.Alice 2+4reb+1ast

Azomco - GSMRR 64-42

Bottom-ranked GSMRR (0-5) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to sixth ranked Azomco (2-3) 64-42 on Saturday evening. Azomco forced 35 GSMRR turnovers. Strangely GSMRR outrebounded Azomco 59-38 including a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Ange Uwiringiyimana fired 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Center Josephine Uwineza chipped in 5 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Janviere Byukusenge produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 21 rebounds and Rachel Gikundiro (169-2006) added 17 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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. Azomco moved-up to fifth place. GSMRR lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Azomco will meet RP-IPRC Huye (#6) in the next round. GSMRR will play against The Hoops in Kigali and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Azomco: A.Uwiringiyimana 19+9reb+1ast, A.Umuhamya 12+3reb+2ast, L.Mutarutwa 9+3reb, I.Maruwa 9+5reb+1ast, Z.Raissa 6+2reb+2ast, J.Uwineza 5+7reb+10ast
GSMRR: G.Rachel 17+13reb+2ast, B.Janviere 10+21reb+3ast, U.Sharifah 4+7reb+2ast, K.Christa 4+1reb, M.Clementine 2+7reb+2ast, Y.Marie 2+7reb+4ast

REG - Kepler 72-51

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: REG (#1) and Kepler (#2). REG (7-0) crushed visiting Kepler (4-2) by 21 points 72-51. REG forced 24 Kepler turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Kepler's players. It was a great evening for Mali center Kankou Coulibaly (187-1990) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Center Nandy Uwitonze (-2002) helped adding 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four REG players scored in double figures. REG's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side DR Congolese center Aichata Traore (185-2005) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Nelly Nsanzabaganwa (-1995) scored 13 points and 4 assists. REG have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 7-0 record. Kepler at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with APR. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
REG: N.Uwitonze 15+5reb+4ast, C.Kankou 14+19reb+6ast, H.Uwimpuhwe 12+2reb, R.Umunezero 10+1reb+1ast, S.Mushikiwabo 10+3reb, C.Ramu 6+4reb+2ast
Kepler: T.Aichata 16+13reb+5ast, N.Nelly 13+4reb+4ast, C.Kadiatou 9+3reb, U.Assouma 7+8reb, I.Diane 3+3reb+1ast, U.Kevine 2+6reb+2ast