Pacific Games 2023: Cook Islands pip Fiji to enter the Final

Cook Islands - Fiji 51:50

Cook Islands overcame Fiji 51-50 in a thriller to enter the Final of the Pacific Games 2023. Cook Islands grabbed a 13-12 lead at the start and led 1 point at the halftime. Fiji tied it all at 34-34 as Letava Kenny (178-F-1991) and Ajiah Pepe (171-G-1998) exchanged the baskets at the end of the quarter. Cook Islands meanwhile posted a final 17-16 run at the end with another three from Ajiah Pepe to seal the ticket in the Final. Elianna Tuaiti (2000) stepped up with 14 points and Ajiah Pepe brought 13. Letava Kenny replied with 17 points in a loss, whilst Mili Koyamainavure (175-F-1993, college: MWSU) poured in 8.