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REG 95-73 Nile Legends

Highflying Rwanda Energy Group (REG) women advanced to the playoffs of the 2023 FIBA Zone V Women’s Championship following Monday night’s 95-73 win over South Sudan's Nile Legends at Lycée de Kigali gymnasium.

It was the second win in as many games for the Rwandan representatives who beat Tanzania’s JKT Stars 89-38 in their Group B opening game on Saturday, October 28.

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The home side depended much on dominating ball possession thanks to which they claimed the first quarter 27-15 and second quarter 26-20 to control the game with a 53-35 lead at the break.

Returning in the second half, REG started where they stopped and took the third quarter 27-21 to extend their lead. Nile Legends narrowly found their way back into the game to claim fourth quarter 17-15 but it was too late for the South Sudanese ladies to steal the win away from a visibly determined REG.

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Betty Kalanga was in her prime on the court with her game high 27 points while Chelsea Jennings contributed 17 points en route to handing REG their second win in a row.

REG return to business on the court against Kenya’s KPA on Tuesday October 31.

The FIBA Zone V women’s championship acts as a qualifier for the 2023 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women which will take place in Egypt on December 8 through 17.

The continental women’s club basketball showpiece will bring together 10 teams coming across the continent.