Nshobozwa drops 21 points, powers APR  past Orion
Saturday, March 09, 2024
Point guard Jean Jacques Nshobozwabyosenumukiza starred in APR's win over Orion on Friday night-file

Friday, March 8

APR 105-65 Orion

Patriots 69-47 Espoir

Point guard Jean-Jacques Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza scored 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists as APR ran away with a dominant 105-65 win over Orion in Friday night’s Rwanda Basketball League game at Lycée de Kigali Gymnasium.

APR were leading Orion 23-10 at the end of the first quarter before both sides were tied on 19-19 as Mazen Trakh’s side went into halftime with a 42-29 lead.

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In the second half, APR had the game in total control, winning the third quarter 34-19 and the fourth 29-19 to bag their fourth win in a row this season.

Joining Nshobozwa on the top scoring list are William Robeyns and Adonis Filer who added 20 and 19 points respectively for the defending champions.

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In another match, Patriots defeated Espoir 69-40 to put their fifth straight victory in the bag.

The league action resumes on Saturday, March 9, when UGB host Kepler while Inspire Generations take on Tigers. Both games take place at Lycée de Kigali Gymnasium.