Sunday, June 9

Girls

Rwanda 40-78 Uganda

Rwanda U18 girls’ team started their FIBA U18 Zone V AfroBasket qualifying campaign on a low note following Sunday’s 40-78 humbling at the hands of hosts Uganda at Lugogo Indoor Stadium.

Jacques Bahige’s side looked promising when they won the opening quarter 14-11 but Uganda quickly bounced back with energy to claim three remaining quarters 31-13, 14-13 and 22-0 to comfortably bag their first victory before their home supporters.

Brigitte Nibishaka grabbed 20 points 7 rebounds, while Rebecca Cyuzuzo added 5 points.

On the hosts’ side, Resty Nanangwe put up a best-player-of-the-game performance with a game high 24 points.

Rwanda will be looking to bounce back from the defeat when they take on Tanzania on Monday, June 19.