EAU 106 vs PAT 104 — FEB 27
AI Recap East Africa University Rwanda Men Edge Patriots in Overtime Thriller
The East Africa University Rwanda Men secured a dramatic 106-104 overtime victory against the Patriots in a game defined by relentless lead changes and intense play. EAU started strong, taking a narrow 20-19 lead after the first quarter. The second quarter saw the Patriots respond emphatically, outscoring EAU 26-20. They erased an 11-point EAU lead (EAU's biggest lead was 29-40 at one point) with a powerful 16-point scoring run, heading into halftime with a 45-40 advantage.
EAU Rwanda, however, refused to yield. They mounted a significant comeback in the third quarter, unleashing a dominant 29-21 run to reclaim the lead at 69-66. The fourth quarter was a testament to the Patriots' fighting spirit, as they outscored EAU 22-19, tying the game at 88-88 and forcing an extra period. In the nail-biting overtime, EAU once again found another gear, outscoring the Patriots 18-16 to clinch the hard-fought victory.
While the Patriots dominated in the paint with 62 points and received a massive 41 points from their bench, EAU's balanced attack, 19 second-chance points, and ability to hold the lead for 32:27 proved crucial. Both teams battled fiercely, with the Patriots generating 22 points from turnovers to EAU's 18, and showcasing impressive fast-break offense, but EAU ultimately had the final say.
Franklin was the Patriots' offensive engine, leading all scorers with 30 points and consistently creating opportunities for his team.
YAR's scoring and rebounding were vital in keeping EAU competitive, especially his timely contributions in crucial moments.
Coleman delivered a strong double-double performance, impacting both ends of the floor with his scoring, rebounding, and defensive plays.
Kolmia was a force on the boards, leading all players with 15 rebounds and providing crucial second-chance opportunities for EAU.
- Exceptional bench scoring (41 points)
- Dominance in the paint (62 points)
- Strong fast break offense (35 points)
- Ability to generate points from turnovers (22 points)
- Inconsistent free throw shooting (Damaria Franklin 6/15, Coleman C. T. Darion 4/10)
- High turnover rate (Damaria Franklin 7 turnovers)
- Resilience and ability to regain the lead
- Consistent time with the lead (32:27)
- Effective second-chance points (19 points)
- Balanced scoring attack with multiple contributors
- Higher turnover count leading to opponent points (18 points from turnovers allowed)
- Some inefficient shooting from beyond the arc
- Overtime Thriller East Africa University Rwanda Men secured a narrow 106-104 victory over the Patriots in an intense overtime battle.
- Bench Power The Patriots' bench outscored EAU's bench 41-12, showcasing their depth despite the loss.
- Paint Dominance Patriots dominated points in the paint with 62 points, compared to EAU's 52 points.
- Rebounding Machine Ronald Nato Kolmia (EAU) led all rebounders with 15 boards, while Coleman C. T. Darion (Patriots) added 12.
- Franklin's Heroics Damaria Franklin (Patriots) poured in a game-high 30 points, alongside 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
The game was a true seesaw affair. The Patriots took an early lead, but EAU Rwanda surged ahead in the second quarter, establishing their biggest lead of 11 points (29-40). The Patriots quickly countered with a powerful 16-point scoring run to reclaim the lead by halftime. EAU then dominated the third quarter to go back in front. The Patriots refused to quit in the fourth, mounting a comeback to tie the game at 88-88 and force overtime. In the extra period, EAU ultimately secured the win in a nail-biting finish, holding the lead for a majority of the game (32:27) despite the Patriots' relentless surges.
Leading Players
Team Comparison
Scoring by Quarter
Lead Progression
End of quarterScoring Contribution
| # | Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG | 3PT | FT | OREB | DREB | PF | +/- | EFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27:29 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6/15 | 2/7 | 8/12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | +9 | 16 | |
| 3 | 37:13 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6/12 | 2/4 | 2/2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +12 | 18 | |
| 6 | 36:20 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5/19 | 1/8 | 3/6 | 3 | 12 | 3 | -5 | 12 | |
| 8 | 14:50 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/7 | 1/4 | 1/2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -14 | 2 | |
| 24 | 22:02 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3/9 | 0/3 | 1/2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -9 | 7 | |
| 0 | 5:17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 0 | |
| 2 | 22:06 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6/8 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -2 | 18 | |
| 5 | 30:50 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5/10 | 0/1 | 3/4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | +15 | 19 | |
| 7 | DNP | |||||||||||||||
| 9 | 4:08 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -6 | -1 | |
| 14 | 24:45 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5/8 | 0/0 | 2/4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +15 | 19 | |
| 30 | DNP | |||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 225 | 106 | 56 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 38/90 | 7/29 | 23/36 | 20 | 36 | 28 | 110 | ||
| SHOOTING | 42.2% | 24.1% | 63.9% |
| # | Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG | 3PT | FT | OREB | DREB | PF | +/- | EFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 39:51 | 30 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11/29 | 2/14 | 6/15 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -2 | 13 | |
| 10 | 25:47 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3/7 | 0/0 | 6/9 | 1 | 8 | 5 | +14 | 16 | |
| 11 | 32:51 | 22 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8/18 | 2/6 | 4/10 | 5 | 7 | 4 | +2 | 23 | |
| 13 | 40:33 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5/17 | 1/7 | 2/2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 11 | |
| 34 | 31:43 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6/12 | 2/5 | 1/2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 | |
| 0 | 11:56 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 | 0/1 | 2/2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -12 | 5 | |
| 2 | DNP | |||||||||||||||
| 8 | DNP | |||||||||||||||
| 14 | DNP | |||||||||||||||
| 23 | 16:50 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2/6 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | -13 | 9 | |
| 24 | 23:35 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/6 | 0/2 | 0/0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | +2 | 11 | |
| 32 | 1:54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | |
| TOTALS | 225 | 104 | 59 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 38/98 | 7/35 | 21/40 | 26 | 33 | 27 | 103 | ||
| SHOOTING | 38.8% | 20.0% | 52.5% |