Patriots defeated UGB 88-73 in the Rwanda Basketball League on Sunday, March 30, at Petit Stade, securing back-to-back wins and improving to a 7-3 record.
Led by Cole Elliot Lamar, Sunny Munyandamutsa’s squad dominated the first half, outscoring UGB 21-16 and 26-14 to take a 16-point lead at halftime. Although Patriots slowed down in the second half (17-20, 24-23), they maintained control to seal a 15-point victory.
Lamar led the scoring with 21 points on 6-16 shooting, including 5-13 from behind the arc, while also contributing seven assists in 30 minutes.
Ronald Kolmia Nato (15), Steven Hagumintwari (14), and Frank Kamndoh (10) played key roles, with Kamndoh also adding 11 rebounds.
UGB captain Steven Perrierre delivered a double-double with 19 points and 15 rebounds.
Following a defeat at the hands of REG on March 21st, the Patriots have now won back-to-back games, beating Orion in a thrilling last-game battle.
UGB handed the Patriots their first loss of the season, defeating them 73-69 at LDK Gymnasium.
The win keeps Patriots in third place, just one victory behind second-place REG (8-2), though both teams remain far from APR’s dominant 13-0 record.
UGB holds fifth place with a 4-6 win-loss record.
