D1 Round 14 (Regular Season): Kepler beat Azomco in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: Kepler (#3) and Azomco (#5). Kepler (8-2) smashed visiting Azomco (4-5) by 17 points 71-54. Kepler had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kepler made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Mali Kadiatou Coulibaly (-1990) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds. DR Congolese center Aichata Traore (185-2005) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Ange Uwiringiyimana produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kepler have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Azomco at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Kepler are looking forward to face GSMRR (#6) in Cyabingo in the next round. Azomco will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Gahini (0-11) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 68-46 loss to seventh ranked GSMRR (2-7) in Gahini. Janviere Byukusenge orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points and 26 rebounds. Marie Yamfashije contributed with 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. Aline Uwimana replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 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. GSMRR moved-up to sixth place. Gahini at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost. GSMRR will play against league's second-placed Kepler in Kigali in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Gahini will have a break next round.

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Gahini - GSMRR 46-68

Bottom-ranked Gahini (0-11) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 68-46 loss to seventh ranked GSMRR (2-7) in Gahini. They held Gahini to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.7 percent accuracy of the winners and had 27 for 47 from the free-throw line, while Gahini only scored ten points from the stripe. They outrebounded Gahini 65-29 including a 25-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Gahini was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Janviere Byukusenge orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points and 26 rebounds. Guard Marie Yamfashije (-2002) contributed with 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. Aline Uwimana replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Jeanine Uwituze added 13 points and 8 rebounds 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. GSMRR moved-up to sixth place. Gahini at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost. GSMRR will play against league's second-placed Kepler in Kigali in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Gahini will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gahini: U.Jeanine 13+8reb, U.Aline 12+10reb, U.Solange 11+7ast, U.Angelique 6+1reb+4ast, A.Uwanziga 3+2reb, N.Kudura 1+2reb
GSMRR: M.Yamfashije 18+3reb+4ast, J.Byukusenge 13+26reb, R.Gikundiro 12+8reb+1ast, S.Uwase 9+11reb+1ast, C.Murekatete 7+3reb+3ast, M.Uwituze 5+1ast

Kepler - Azomco 71-54

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: Kepler (#3) and Azomco (#5). Kepler (8-2) smashed visiting Azomco (4-5) by 17 points 71-54. Kepler had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kepler made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Mali Kadiatou Coulibaly (-1990) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds. DR Congolese center Aichata Traore (185-2005) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Kepler players scored in double figures. Guard Ange Uwiringiyimana produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and guard Ange Umuhamya (164-2003) added 12 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kepler have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Azomco at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Kepler are looking forward to face GSMRR (#6) in Cyabingo in the next round. Azomco will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Azomco: U.Ange 17+10reb+1ast, U.Ange 12+2reb+1ast, K.Stephanie 8+3reb+3ast, U.Josephine 7+3reb+4ast, M.Ishimwe 5+3reb+1ast, I.Santhiana 2+8reb+1ast
Kepler: A.Traore 16+7reb+4ast, N.Nsanzabaganwa 16+3reb+4ast, N.Akariza 14+4reb+2ast, K.Coulibaly 12+18reb+3ast, D.Izerimana 6+1reb, C.Byukusenge 5+3reb+4ast