D1 Round 9 of Regular Season

What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Round 9 most important game was a victory of Kepler over 4th placed The Hoops 91-62 on Saturday night. Kepler forced 21 The Hoops turnovers and outrebounded them 48-27 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kepler looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by The Hoops' players. It was a good game for DR Congolese center Aichata Traore (185-2005) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Nelly Akariza (-2007) contributed with 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. DR Congolese forward Feza Ebengo (185-1999) answered with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for The Hoops. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kepler (5-2) moved-up to second place, which they share with APR. The Hoops at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Azomco. Kepler will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. The Hoops' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kigali to the arena Azomco.
Bottom-ranked Gahini is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their sixth consecutive match to fifth ranked Azomco (4-3) 64-41. Guard Ange Umuhamya (164-2003) stepped up and scored 16 points for the winners and Santhiana Izere chipped in 9 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Aline Uwimana with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Azomco have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with The Hoops. Gahini at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with GSMRR. Azomco's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali The Hoops.

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Gahini - Azomco 41-64

Bottom-ranked Gahini is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their sixth consecutive match to fifth ranked Azomco (4-3) 64-41. Azomco dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Gahini's 24. Azomco forced 23 Gahini turnovers and outrebounded them 45-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. Guard Ange Umuhamya (164-2003) stepped up and scored 16 points for the winners and Burundian center Santhiana Izere (-2001) chipped in 9 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Aline Uwimana with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks and Solange Umwali scored 13 points and 5 steals. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Azomco have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with The Hoops. Gahini at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with GSMRR. Azomco's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kigali The Hoops.
Top scorers:
Gahini: U.Solange 13+1reb+1ast, U.Aline 9+9reb+3ast, U.Emerance 6+3reb, U.Jeanine 5+3reb+1ast, N.Peruth 4+1reb, I.Alice 2
Azomco: A.Umuhamya 16+2reb+1ast, L.Mutarutwa 10+3reb, S.Izere 9+10reb, A.Uwiringiyimana 7+10reb+1ast, J.Uwineza 6+4reb+4ast, I.Maruwa 5+3reb

The Hoops - Kepler 62-91

Round 9 most important game was a victory of Kepler over 4th placed The Hoops 91-62 on Saturday night. Kepler forced 21 The Hoops turnovers and outrebounded them 48-27 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kepler looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by The Hoops' players. It was a good game for DR Congolese center Aichata Traore (185-2005) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Nelly Akariza (-2007) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Four Kepler players scored in double figures. DR Congolese forward Feza Ebengo (185-1999) answered with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Vestine Tuyisenge (168-2006) added 13 points in the effort for The Hoops. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kepler (5-2) moved-up to second place, which they share with APR. The Hoops at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Azomco. Kepler will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. 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:
The Hoops: F.Ebengo 18+9reb+6ast, T.Vestine 13+4reb, K.Teta 9+4reb+4ast, M.Vivine 6+2reb+3ast, U.Nelly 6+1reb, N.Arnolia 5+3reb
Kepler: A.Traore 19+10reb+7ast, D.Izerimana 17+1ast, N.Akariza 17+12reb+2ast, A.Uwizeye 11+11reb+2ast, E.Irakoze 8+1reb, K.Uwera 4+4reb