Wednesday, July 16 outcomes
APR 84-78 REG
EAUR 88-107 RSSB Tigers
Champions APR returned to the highest of the Rwanda Basketball League standings after edging Rwanda Power Group (REG) 84-78 in an exhilarating encounter on Wednesday night time at Petit Stade.
Adonis Filer led APR's scoring with 15 factors, whereas Ntore Habimana and Isaiah Briscoe added 13 factors apiece to assist the army aspect safe a hard-fought victory.
The sport marked Habimana's first aggressive look since the lifting of his one-year suspension from all basketball actions by the Rwanda Basketball Federation (FERWABA).
REG made the stronger begin, successful the opening two quarters 21-20 and 22-17 to take a six-point benefit into halftime. Nevertheless, APR responded brilliantly after the break, claiming the third quarter 21-17 earlier than dominating the ultimate interval 26-18 to finish the comeback and reclaim high spot within the regular-season standings.
REG additionally felt the absence of captain Prince Muhizi, who missed the essential conflict following the dying of his youthful brother, Patrick Byiringiro.
The Kepler VC center blocker handed away on Wednesday morning on the age of 24 after a battle with pancreatic most cancers.
Earlier within the night, RSSB Tigers defeated East African College Rwanda (EAUR) 107-88.
Prime 4 standings
APR BBC 27
Patriots 27
REG BBC 25
RSSB Tigers 23
