{"id":37500,"date":"2023-03-15T18:42:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T18:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/photos-bal-2023-adonis-filer-drops-25-as-reg-stuns-abc-fighters"},"modified":"2023-03-15T19:28:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T19:28:30","slug":"photos-bal-2023-adonis-filer-drops-25-as-reg-stuns-abc-fighters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/photos-bal-2023-adonis-filer-drops-25-as-reg-stuns-abc-fighters","title":{"rendered":"PHOTOS: BAL 2023: Adonis Filer drops 25 as REG stuns ABC Fighters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Tuesday, March 14<\/b>
\nResult<\/b>
\nREG 80-73 ABC Fighters<\/b><\/p>\n

The American point guard Adonis Filer starred with a game high 25 points to power REG to a 80-73 hard fourth victory over Ivorian club ABC Fighters late Tuesday night at the ongoing BAL 2023 Sahara conference regular season in Dakar Arena.<\/p>\n

It was REG\u2019s second win in the Sahara Conference, while ABC dropped to 1-1.<\/p>\n

Filer did a bit of everything to inspire the Rwandan champions.<\/p>\n

From making stops on the defensive end, to shooting 8-for-17 to earning 25 points, with 4 rebounds and 6 assists, Filer earned the man-of-the-match recognition.<\/p>\n

Two of his 3-pointers in the third quarter ignited REG to a 16-0 run (57-52), which turned out as the game-changing moment for the Kigali-based team.<\/p>\n

Although Stephane Konate\u2019s three-pointer cut the gap to 57-55, ABC again took the lead (60-59) midway through the fourth quarter. It was a short-lived run for the Ivorian champions who struggled to find answers to REG\u2019s scoring runs later in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n

Rwanda’s Envoy in Senegal Amb Jean Pierre Karabaranga(Centre) with Rwandans in Senegal while supporting REG BBC in Dakar.<\/p>\n

The Kigali-based team headed to the fourth quarter leading 63-62, keeping their playoff aspirations alive.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe knew if we kept our positivity and shared the ball we could bring the game in our favour, and that\u2019s what gave us this win,\u201d said REG shooting guard, Dieudonne Ndizeye, who contributed 10 points.<\/p>\n

\u201cAm happy for this second win. But there remain three important games to play. Our focus right now is AS Douanes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Their next opponent, Association Sportive des Douanes (AS Douanes), is a Senegalese basketball club from Dakar.<\/p>\n

The Rwandan side which has won the national championship thrice, in 2017, 2021 and 2022, will return to action on Wednesday, March 15, against hosts AS Douanes.<\/p>\n

The latter desperately need to bounce back after a loss on the opening night, while ABC take on defending champions US Monastir on Thursday, March 17.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ<\/b>: BAL 2023: Shyaka optimistic as Falcons\u2019 test awaits REG<\/p>\n

Don Robinson Jr, the ABC guard Don Robinson Jr who finished with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, said: \u201cThey are a good team. They had their runs and we couldn\u2019t answer, especially in the third quarter.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe didn\u2019t make a lot of the shots that we usually hit. We just need to get there, get rebounds and try to win the next game.\u201d<\/p>\n

With four ABC starters (Harouna, Chris Obekpa, Don Robinson Jr and Mike Fofana) combining for 30 points, the ABC bench needed to intervene, contributing 27 points, 11 more than REG\u2019s.<\/p>\n

The American point guard Adonis Filer helped his side to win the second game at the ongoing BAL 2023 Sahara conference regular season in Dakar Arena.<\/p>\n

The game between REG and ABC Fighters gets underway at 9:30pm Kigali Time.<\/p>\n

Adonis celebrates the victory. It was REG\u2019s second win in the Sahara Conference that is underway in Dakar Senegal<\/p>\n

Adonis helped his side to win the second game at the ongoing BAL 2023 Sahara conference regular season in Dakar Arena.<\/p>\n

Adonis with the ball during the REG\u2019s encounter with Ivorian club ABC Fighters on Tuesday, March 14, at the Dakar Arena, in Senegal.<\/p>\n

REG’s American point guard Adonis Filer tries a stylish finish as REG stun the Ivorian club ABC Fighters 80-73 on Tuesday, in Dakar. The Star Adonis starred with a game high 25 points to power REG to win the game at the ongoing BAL 2023 Sahara conference regular season in Dakar Arena.<\/p>\n

Rwanda Energy Group (REG) point guard Jean-Jacques Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza with the ball during the game.<\/p>\n

REG’s American Power forward Delwan Graham also played a crucial role as they beat ABC Fighters 80-73 on Tuesday, in Dakar.<\/p>\n

Members of the diaspora in Senegal who turn up to support REG during their second game<\/p>\n

From making stops on the defensive end, to shooting 8-for-17 to earning 25 points, with 4 rebounds and 6 assists, Filer earned the man-of-the-match recognition.<\/p>\n

Some of the Rwandans and friend of Rwanda in celebration of REG’ win as they shock ABC Fighters 80-73 on Tuesday, in Dakar.<\/p>\n

Rwanda’s Envoy in Senegal Amb Jean Pierre Karabaranga(Centre) with Rwandans in Senegal while supporting REG BBC in Dakar.<\/p>\n

Rwanda’s Ambassador in Senegal Amb Jean Pierre Karabaranga cheers on supportes after winning the second game.<\/p>\n

It was REG\u2019s second win in the Sahara Conference,<\/p>\n

Photographed here with a smile, are members of the diaspora in Senegal who turn up to support REG during their second game<\/p>\n

Members of the diaspora in Senegal who turn up to support REG during their second game. Seen here pose for a group photo while celebrating the team’s second consecutive win over ABC Fighters 80-73 on Tuesday, in Dakar.<\/p>\n\r\n