Sunday REG 50-44 The Hoops Rwanda Energy Group (REG) womens basketball team clinched the 2020/2021 league title on Sunday evening at Kigali Arena, just a day after their male counterparts were declared champions in the mens category. REG won the championship 2-1 in the best-of-three playoff finals following a 50-44 Game 3 victory. The Hoops Rwanda, who took Game 2 on Saturday, were the 2019/20 champions. PHOTOS: REG basketball completes a spectacular double as the clubs women team edges @ThehoopsR to clinch the 2021/22 league title. The mens team were crowned champions on Saturday after sweeping @PatriotsBBC in the finals. pic.twitter.com/IxA5oukB1s — The New Times (Rwanda) (@NewTimesRwanda) October 31, 2021 Mireille Nyota Muganza inspired REG with a sensational performance as she scored 20 points and made 34 rebounds, four assists and four steals to power them past the Hoops. Rose Paul Macuei added 18 points. Macuei was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the season. By lifting the league title, REG womens team booked a ticket to represent the country at the FIBA Africa Zone 5 Club Championship. “I am very happy for my girls and the team. This is a big milestone,” said a visibly excited REG head coach Esperance Mukaneza. Team of the year: Point Guard: Nelly Sandra Nsanzabaganwa (IPRC–Huye) Shooting Guard: Rosine Micomyiza (The Hoops) Small Forward: Sifa Joyeuse Ineza (The Hoops) Power Forward: Akon Rose Paul Macuei (REG) Center: Mireille Nyota Muganza (REG) Coach of the year: Esperance Mukaneza (REG)
