UR Kigali delivered a dominant performance in the Rwanda Basketball League Division 2, crushing Black Thunders 95–32 on the road at the Petit Stade de Kigali on 13 May 2026. The visitors controlled every phase of the game from the opening tip-off, holding their hosts to a mere 32 points — the lowest total recorded in the division so far this season.

Match Overview

From the first quarter, UR Kigali imposed their defensive will, forcing turnovers and converting them into fast-break points. The home side, Black Thunders, struggled to find any rhythm offensively, shooting below 25% from the field and committing 18 turnovers in the first half alone. By halftime, UR Kigali had already built an insurmountable 52–18 lead.

The second half offered no respite for Black Thunders. UR Kigali’s bench depth allowed them to maintain a high intensity, and the scoreline continued to balloon. The final margin of 63 points was the largest of the season for UR Kigali, who moved into the top three of the Division 2 standings with the win.

Key Moments

• First-quarter blitz: UR Kigali opened with a 24–6 run, knocking down four three-pointers in the first seven minutes.
• Defensive lockdown: Black Thunders went scoreless for over four minutes in the second quarter, allowing UR Kigali to stretch the lead past 30.
• Young stars shine: UR Kigali’s rookie guard Jean-Pierre Habimana came off the bench to score a game-high 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting.

Standout Performers

Habimana’s 22 points were supplemented by 14 points and 10 rebounds from center Kigali Murenzi, who controlled the paint. For Black Thunders, only guard Emmanuel Ndayisaba reached double figures, finishing with 11 points on 5-of-17 shooting, emblematic of the team’s offensive struggles.

Impact on the Season

The victory improved UR Kigali’s record to 8–2, keeping them in the hunt for a promotion playoff spot. Black Thunders, now 2–8, remain near the bottom of the table and face an uphill battle to avoid relegation. This lopsided result also highlighted a gulf in class between the two sides that had been evident in their previous meeting, when UR Kigali won by 28 points.

With the Division 2 season entering its decisive phase, UR Kigali will look to build on this comprehensive win, while Black Thunders must regroup quickly to salvage their campaign.