D1 Round 8 (Regular Season): GSMRR still unable to win any game

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Bottom-ranked GSMRR (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 63-46 loss to fourth ranked The Hoops (4-2) in Kigali on Saturday evening. They held GSMRR to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.4 percent accuracy of the winners. The Hoops forced 36 GSMRR turnovers. The best player for the winners was DR Congolese forward Feza Ebengo (185-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Vivine Mugisha (162-2007) chipped in 10 points and 6 assists. The Hoops' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Janviere Byukusenge produced 7 points and 14 rebounds for the guests. The Hoops moved-up to third place, which they share with Kepler. GSMRR at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost.
Bottom-ranked Gahini (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 92-44 loss to second ranked APR (5-2) in Kigali. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. The former international point guard Marie Imanizabayo (-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Charlotte Umugwaneza contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Aline Uwimana replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds for Gahini. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. APR maintains second position with 5-2 record having just two points less than leader REG. Gahini at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. APR will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gahini will play at home against Azomco (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game in Butare was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Azomco (3-3) played at the court of 6th ranked RP-IPRC Huye (2-5). Azomco managed to secure a 9-point victory 53-44 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Ishimwe Maruwa who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 6 rebounds. Cecile Nzaramba responded with 6 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Azomco maintains fifth position with 3-3 record. Loser RP-IPRC Huye keeps the sixth place with five games lost. Azomco will meet Gahini (#7) on the road in the next round. RP-IPRC Huye will have a break next round.

The best stats of 8th round was 11 points and 6 rebounds by Oliviette Tumukunde of APR.

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The Hoops - GSMRR 63-46

Bottom-ranked GSMRR (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 63-46 loss to fourth ranked The Hoops (4-2) in Kigali on Saturday evening. They held GSMRR to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.4 percent accuracy of the winners. The Hoops forced 36 GSMRR turnovers. The best player for the winners was DR Congolese forward Feza Ebengo (185-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Vivine Mugisha (162-2007) chipped in 10 points and 6 assists. The Hoops' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Janviere Byukusenge produced 7 points and 14 rebounds and Rachel Gikundiro (169-2006) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. The Hoops moved-up to third place, which they share with Kepler. GSMRR at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
GSMRR: G.Rachel 11+8reb, Y.Marie 10+3reb+4ast, M.Clementine 8+1reb+4ast, B.Janviere 7+14reb+1ast, U.Marie 6+7reb, K.Anitha 2+4reb+1ast
The Hoops: E.Feza 15+15reb+2ast, V.Mugisha 10+3reb+6ast, N.Uwihirwe 9+2reb+2ast, E.Uwitonze 8+1reb+1ast, V.Tuyisenge 6+3reb+1ast, A.Ndzana 4+5reb

RP-IPRC Huye - Azomco 44-53

The game in Butare was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Azomco (3-3) played at the court of 6th ranked RP-IPRC Huye (2-5). Azomco managed to secure a 9-point victory 53-44 on Saturday. Azomco forced 28 RP-IPRC Huye turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Azomco made 9 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Ishimwe Maruwa who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 6 rebounds and Stephanie Kanyere who added 8 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The former international Cecile Nzaramba (-1993) responded with 6 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Stella Dusingizumuremyi (154-2003) scored 7 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Azomco maintains fifth position with 3-3 record. Loser RP-IPRC Huye keeps the sixth place with five games lost. Azomco will meet Gahini (#7) on the road in the next round. RP-IPRC Huye will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
RP-IPRC Huye: M.Gisele 9+3reb+1ast, D.Stella 7+6reb+5ast, N.Cecile 6+14reb+3ast, T.Adelphine 6+3reb, S.Hirwa 6+1reb, N.Sumaya 6+5reb+1ast
Azomco: A.Umuhamya 13+4reb, I.Maruwa 13+6reb+1ast, S.Kanyere 8+9reb+1ast, A.Uwiringiyimana 8+5reb+2ast, J.Uwineza 4+3reb+7ast, Z.Raissa 3+1reb

APR - Gahini 92-44

Bottom-ranked Gahini (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 92-44 loss to second ranked APR (5-2) in Kigali. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Gahini's 26. APR forced 33 Gahini turnovers. The former international point guard Marie Imanizabayo (-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The former international center Charlotte Umugwaneza (195-1984) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five APR players scored in double figures. Aline Uwimana replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds and Angelique Umutoni added 13 points in the effort for Gahini. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. APR maintains second position with 5-2 record having just two points less than leader REG. Gahini at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. APR will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gahini will play at home against Azomco (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gahini: U.Angelique 13+4reb+2ast, U.Aline 10+13reb+3ast, U.Claudine 8+6reb+3ast, U.Jeanine 6+4reb, U.Emerance 6+1reb, I.Alice 1+4reb+1ast
APR: V.Uwimpuhwe 14+1reb+1ast, M.Imanizabayo 13+6reb+5ast, C.Umugwaneza 13+9reb+1ast, O.Tumukunde 11+6reb+2ast, J.Dusabe 10+9reb+2ast, R.Micomyiza 8+1reb