REG Women BBC Secures First WBLA 2024 Win by Defeating DR Congo’s ASB Makomeno 83-51, Bouncing Back from Opening Game Loss.
Rwanda Energy Group (REG) bounced back from their opening game loss to Ferroviario de Maputo on Monday, December 9, defeating ASB Makomeno to improve to a 1-1 record and move up in the standings.
The Rwandan champions finished the first quarter trailing by one point (13-12), but they swiftly regained control and maintained the lead for the remainder of the game
Julian Martinez’s side dominated the remaining three quarters, outscoring the Congolese side 25-8, 18-10, and 28-20 to clinch a well-deserved win.
Center Ines Nezerwa delivered a stellar double-double performance, scoring 15 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. The Burundi-born player also contributed 2 assists and 6 steals in 31 minutes on the floor.
Guard Rosine Micomyiza came off the bench to score a game-high 17 points, making 5 of 8 field goals—all from behind the arc. Destiney Promise Philoxy added 13 points and 9 assists, while Kenyan Victoria Reynolds was sidelined for the game.
Malian wonderkid Aichata Traore led the scoring for ASB Makomeno, putting up 15 points and 11 rebounds in her 30 minutes of play.
REG’s victory moves them into second place in Group C, behind Ferroviario de Maputo, who leads the group.
REG’s next game is against Senegal’s Jeanne d’Arc on Wednesday, December 11, at Marius Ndiaye. Both teams have the same win-loss record, and the winner will claim a spot in the top two and secure a place in the knockout stages.
The top two teams from all three groups will advance to the quarterfinals, while the two best third-placed teams will also progress to complete the eight-team knockout stage.
