UGB vs EAU FEB 9

UGB 63 vs EAU 78 — FEB 9

UGB
63 - 78
EAU
finished FEB 9
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East Africa University Rallies from Early Deficit, Dominates UGB 78-63

East Africa University Rwanda Men (EAU) overcame a slow start to decisively defeat United Generations For Basketball (UGB) 78-63, thanks to a powerful second-half performance. UGB, playing at home, exploded out of the gate, establishing a commanding 22-11 lead in the first quarter, fueled by a 15-0 scoring run that saw them up by as much as 13 points (20-7).

However, EAU meticulously chipped away at the deficit, responding with a 21-10 run in the second quarter to narrow UGB's lead to a single point, 32-31, by halftime. The third quarter remained tightly contested, with EAU slightly outscoring UGB 21-20, pushing their lead to a slim two points. The decisive blow came in the final frame, where EAU unleashed a dominant 26-10 quarter, extending their biggest lead to 15 points (61-76) and sealing a hard-fought victory. EAU's superior points in the paint (46 vs 36) and overwhelming bench production (22 vs 3) proved critical.

Key Performers
Luak RUA Gatyang YAR East Africa University Rwanda Men
24 PTS · 10 REB · 5 AST · 3 STL

Gatyang delivered a stellar all-around performance, leading EAU in scoring and securing a crucial double-double with 10 rebounds, along with significant playmaking and defensive contributions.

Niyubahwe Yamn East Africa University Rwanda Men
10 PTS · 16 REB · 5 BLK

Niyubahwe was a dominant force in the paint for EAU, recording a double-double with 16 rebounds and anchoring the defense with an impressive 5 blocks.

Kayondo Eric United Generations For Basketball
24 PTS · 10 REB

Kayondo was UGB's offensive engine, leading his team in scoring with 24 points and completing a double-double with 10 rebounds despite the team's loss.

Nkosinathi Sindile Sibanyoni United Generations For Basketball
11 PTS · 17 REB · 3 BLK

Sibanyoni controlled the glass for UGB, pulling down a game-high 17 rebounds and adding 3 blocks, showcasing his significant presence in the paint.

Iyakaremye Emmanuel United Generations For Basketball
3 PTS · 9 STL · 1 BLK

Though not a primary scorer, Iyakaremye's defensive intensity was exceptional, highlighted by an incredible 9 steals that disrupted EAU's offense.

Team Comparison
UGB
  • Strong start with a 15-point scoring run
  • Dominant rebounding (17, 12, 10, 9 from key players)
  • Held the lead for a longer duration (21:35)
  • Minimal bench contribution (3 points)
  • Collapsed in the second half, especially the fourth quarter
  • Lower points in the paint (36) compared to opponent
EAU
  • Exceptional second-half scoring surge
  • Dominant bench production (22 points)
  • Superior points in the paint (46)
  • Efficient points per possession (0.86)
  • Slow start, falling behind by 13 points early
  • Less time with the lead (14:20)
Stat Highlights
  • Bench Points East Africa University's reserves outscored UGB's bench by a massive 22-3 margin, proving to be a critical factor in the win.
  • Points in the Paint EAU controlled the interior, scoring 46 points in the paint compared to UGB's 36, highlighting their effective post-play and drives.
  • Rebounding Battle UGB's Nkosinathi Sindile Sibanyoni led all rebounders with 17, closely followed by EAU's Niyubahwe Yamn with 16, showcasing a fierce battle on the boards.
  • Defensive Masterclass UGB's Iyakaremye Emmanuel recorded an astounding 9 steals, demonstrating incredible defensive prowess and disruption.
  • Game-Changing Quarter EAU's 26-10 fourth-quarter surge completely flipped the script, turning a close game into a comfortable victory.
Game Flow

The game began with UGB seizing immediate control, orchestrating a 15-0 run to establish an early 13-point lead (20-7) in the first quarter. However, East Africa University steadily clawed their way back, launching a 10-0 run in the second quarter that allowed them to briefly take the lead and enter halftime down by just one point. The third quarter saw a tight back-and-forth, with EAU managing to edge ahead slightly. The turning point arrived decisively in the fourth quarter, as EAU unleashed a dominant 26-10 scoring outburst, securing their biggest lead of 15 points (61-76) and effectively sealing the victory by overpowering UGB in the final frame.

Leading Players

PTS 24 Kayondo Eric UGB
REB 17 Nkosinathi Sindile Sibanyoni UGB
AST 6 Dieu Gatuang EAU
BLK 5 Niyubahwe Yamn EAU

Team Comparison

UGB EAU
63 PTS 78
52 REB 49
15 AST 17
15 STL 7
4 BLK 6
17 TO 16
28.0% FG% 35.4%
7.4% 3P% 12.9%
62.5% FT% 51.4%

Scoring by Quarter

22 11 10 21 21 20 10 26

Lead Progression

End of quarter
+11TIED+1-15

Scoring Contribution

UGB 7 scorers
63 PTS
Kayondo Eric 24 pts 38% of team
EAU 8 scorers
78 PTS
Luak RUA Gatyang YAR 24 pts 31% of team

United Generations For Basketball

# Player MINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOVFG3PTFTOREBDREBPF+/-EFF
1
Amotoe James Kofi S
34:17 15 9 3 2 0 3 6/22 0/6 3/4 2 7 3 -9 9
2
Iyakaremye Emmanuel S
36:28 3 0 3 9 1 3 1/5 1/4 0/0 0 0 3 -5 9
11
Mohamed Doumbya S
31:35 7 12 5 3 0 1 3/17 0/9 1/3 5 7 4 -13 10
14
Nkosinathi Sindile Sibanyoni S
40:00 11 17 3 0 3 4 4/12 0/1 3/4 6 11 2 -15 21
15
Kayondo Eric S
30:57 24 10 0 1 0 3 8/18 1/2 7/11 6 4 3 -12 18
0
Nkundwa Thierry
5:43 2 0 0 0 0 1 1/3 0/2 0/0 0 0 1 -6 -1
3
Kalisabryan
2:50 0 0 0 0 0 1 0/1 0/1 0/0 0 0 2 -6 -2
4
Karibu Emmanuel
3:32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0 1 -10 0
8
Munyeshuri Thiery
5:35 0 0 1 0 0 0 0/2 0/2 0/0 0 0 1 +4 -1
23
Muhayumukiza Eric
5:19 1 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1/2 0 0 1 -1 0
34
Irankunda Hilar
3:44 0 4 0 0 0 1 0/2 0/0 0/0 0 4 2 -2 1
TOTALS 200 63 52 15 15 4 17 23/82 2/27 15/24 19 33 23 64
SHOOTING 28.0% 7.4% 62.5%

East Africa University Rwanda Men

# Player MINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOVFG3PTFTOREBDREBPF+/-EFF
0
Byringiro Yannick S
14:52 3 2 0 0 0 2 1/5 0/2 1/2 0 2 3 -5 -2
1
Luak RUA Gatyang YAR S
31:20 24 10 5 3 0 3 8/18 1/7 7/14 1 9 2 +21 22
2
Tuyizere Fabrice S
28:01 11 6 1 0 0 3 4/7 0/3 3/7 0 6 2 +17 8
12
Dieu Gatuang S
32:01 8 5 6 0 1 2 1/17 0/7 6/8 2 3 2 +20 0
14
Niyubahwe Yamn S
33:07 10 16 1 0 5 4 5/8 0/0 0/0 5 11 2 +23 25
3
Ndayishimye Cyiza Ben Ruben
24:37 11 3 2 2 0 1 4/8 2/5 1/2 1 2 2 +18 12
5
Niyzibyose Janvier
13:32 6 0 2 2 0 0 3/9 0/2 0/0 0 0 0 +9 4
8
Shyengo Elite Honore
11:35 5 4 0 0 0 0 2/4 1/3 0/2 3 1 3 -15 5
9
Nshimyimana Yoronimu
3:47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/1 0/1 0/0 0 0 0 0 -1
22
Hitayezu Leonard
3:09 0 1 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1 0 1 -2 1
24
Kamanzi Olivier
3:59 0 2 0 0 0 1 0/2 0/1 0/0 1 1 1 -11 -1
30
Muhire Mugabo
DNP
TOTALS 200 78 49 17 7 6 16 28/79 4/31 18/35 14 35 18 73
SHOOTING 35.4% 12.9% 51.4%
Stat legend
MIN Minutes played
PTS Points scored
REB Total rebounds
AST Assists
STL Steals
BLK Blocks
TOV Turnovers
FG Field goals (made/attempted)
3PT 3-pointers (made/attempted)
FT Free throws (made/attempted)
OREB Offensive rebounds
DREB Defensive rebounds
PF Personal fouls
+/- Plus/minus — points scored vs allowed while the player was on the court
EFF Efficiency rating (NBA formula: PTS + REB + AST + STL + BLK − missed FG − missed FT − TO)
Row markers
S Starter
C Captain
DNP Did not play