Guam clinch Mirconesian Games crown - Aug 11, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
Guam - Northern Mariana Islands 78:33
Guam clinched the title at the 2010 Micronesian Games held in Palau. They held off Northern Mariana Islands in the championship battle in Koror. Northern Mariana Islands entered the game as the defending champions as they won the title back in 2006. But Guam did not give those too many chances to hope for the repeat of the success. Guam knocked down their opponents in the starting frame earning a 21:9 lead [read more]
Guam - Northern Mariana Islands 78:33 Guam clinched the title at the 2010 Micronesian Games held in Palau. They held off Northern Mariana Islands in the championship battle in Koror. Northern Mariana Islands entered the game as the defending champions as they won the title back in 2006. But Guam did not give those too many chances to hope for the repeat of the success. Guam knocked down their opponents in the starting frame earning a 21:9 lead. Guam scored eagerly in the second quarter as the margin just kept on growing. Northern Mariana Islands faced a massive 18-point deficit at halftime 20:38. Guam held their opponents to just 9 points in the third term and stretched the margin to 29-point mark with ten minutes left. Northern Mariana Islands surrendered scoring only 4 points in the fourth period. Jocelyn Pardilla (157-G) knocked down 18 points to pace Guam. Brianna Benito contributed 14 points, while Kathryn Castro finished with 11 points for the winners. Li'Amwar Ramgamar answered with 9 points for CNMI. Lalaine Pagarao accounted for 8 points in defeat.
Guam defeat New Caledonia for the third place - Jun 26, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Guam - New Caledonia 61:59
Guam clinched the third spot at the Oceania Championship in Saipan. They held off New Caledonia in a tight battle to take the bronze medals.
The teams were plagued by low accuracy in the opening frame teaming up for just 14 points tied at 7 apiece. The tempo grew substantially in the second quarter. Guam fired four three-pointers in the period to accumulate a 30:29 lead at halftime [read more]
Guam - New Caledonia 61:59 Guam clinched the third spot at the Oceania Championship in Saipan. They held off New Caledonia in a tight battle to take the bronze medals. The teams were plagued by low accuracy in the opening frame teaming up for just 14 points tied at 7 apiece. The tempo grew substantially in the second quarter. Guam fired four three-pointers in the period to accumulate a 30:29 lead at halftime. New Caledonia reacted with minor success in the third frame as they drew things level at 45 heading into the final period. Clarissa Passa helped New Caledonia to a 7-point lead midway through the final term. But Guam refused to fold and bounced back. Derin Santos and Maree Pelkey dragged the teams back in the contest denying the deficit. Raelene Tajalle knocked down a decisive free throw late in the encounter to propel Guam to a narrow victory at the end. Derin Santos stepped up with 13 points to lead Guam. Ritalynn Anderson and Brainna Benito secured 10 points apiece for the winners. Clarissa Passa answered with 13 points for New Caledonia. Yolaine Koteureu and Yolande Luepak notched 12 points apiece in defeat.
Australia enter Oceania tournament Final - Jun 26, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Australia - Guam 68:33
Australian selection paved their way into the Oceania championship title game. They eased past Guam in the semifinal earlier today to enter the main game of the competition. Australia thumped their opponents defensively and ensured a decisive lead in the first half. Australia allowed Guam to account for just 3 points in the starting frame and grabbed a 13-point lead [read more]
Australia - Guam 68:33
Australian selection paved their way into the Oceania championship title game. They eased past Guam in the semifinal earlier today to enter the main game of the competition. Australia thumped their opponents defensively and ensured a decisive lead in the first half. Australia allowed Guam to account for just 3 points in the starting frame and grabbed a 13-point lead. Guam quite unexpectedly outrebounded their opponents in the second frame but shot just 4/22 from the field to trail by 23 points at halftime. Australia continued to keep Guam under the pressure in the second half extending the advantage. The Aussies coasted to a 34-point lead with one quarter remaining. A well-balanced effort saw Australia post a confident victory at the end. Hope Terdich (192-F-86), Rebecca Campigli (177-G-90) and Emma Lobb (188-F-90) came up with 11 points apiece to propel Australia to the win. Caitlin Rowe knocked down 10 points in the victory. Maree Pelkey responded with 10 points and 6 boards for Guam. Kathryn Castro and Raelene Tajalle had 7 points each in defeat. Australia will face New Zealand in the title decider. Guam will take on New Caledonia for the Bronze medals.
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