New Zealand celebrate title in Suva - Dec 10, 2016
FINAL
Australia - New Zealand 51-57 New Zealand knocked down Australia to celebrate Gold in Suva. The Kiwis therefore claimed U19 World Championship birth. Quinn Clinton (190-G-99) provided 14 points in the win. New Zealand established a 27:20 halftime lead. The Kiwis protected the lead throughout the second half and rallied to the victory. Sam Waardenburg (99) tallied 11 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Angus Glover responded with 12 points for Australia. Jacob Rigoni (198-F-98) had 11 points in the loss.
3-4 Place
New Caledonia - Guam 68-87 Guam stepped up on the podium in Suva. They rallied past New Caledonia to finish third at the championship. Michael Dong-Min (99) scored 12 points in the victory. Guam registered a 48:29 halftime lead. They protected the lead well throughout the second half and rallied to the victory. Gabriel Simon (98) had 9 points in the win. Yves-Alexandre Dabin (99) responded with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for New Caledonia.
5-6 Place
Fiji - Samoa 57-61 Samoa topped Fiji to secure the fifth position at the tournament. Joseph Vaetoe (99) came up with 19 points to lead the winners. Fiji ensured a 31:24 halftime lead. But Samoa went on a strong 37:26 run in the second half to ice the victory. Tumau Tautau (00) accounted for 13 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Isimeli Koroi (98) responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Fiji.
Results and Stats from Day 3 in Suva - Dec 7, 2016
Group A
Guam - Tahiti 91-57 Guam cruised past Tahiti for the second victory in Group A. The victory propelled Guam into the semifinal stage. Michael Dong-Min (99) produced 18 points in the win. Guam piled up a 52:29 halftime lead. They protected the lead throughout the second half and cruised to the win. Gabriel Simon (98) finished with 17 points in the victory. Jerry Vaitua (99) responded with 11 points for Tahiti.
Fiji - Australia 31-85 Australia finished the preliminary round undefeated. They recorded the third straight win beating Fiji. Jacob Rigoni (198-F-98) nailed 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to pace the Aussies. They jumped to a massive 50:15 halftime lead. Australia held Fiji scoreless in the third term and clear off for good. Isaac White (185-G-98) provided 15 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Jordan Dokonivalu (00) responded with 8 points for Fiji.
Group B
New Caledonia - New Zealand 22-137 New Zealand cruised past New Caledonia for the second consecutive victory in Group B. Six players scored in double digits to pace the Kiwis. Sam Waardenburg (99) produced 29 points and 10 rebounds in the win. New Zealand galloped to a massive 67:2 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Quinn Clinton (190-G-99) netted 22 points for the winners. Gregory Chevrin (00) responded with 4 points for New Caledonia.
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Suva - Dec 6, 2016
Group A
Guam - Australia 41-117 Australia eased to the second straight victory in Suva. They cruised past Guam to stay undefeated. Jacob Rigoni (198-F-98) nailed 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to pace the winners. Australia piled up a massive 47:17 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Gabriel Hadley (98) and Kyle Zunic (184-G-99) accounted for 14 points each in the win. Nathaniel Arapoc (00) responded with 11 points for Guam.
Tahiti - Fiji 49-65 Fiji opened win count at home championship. They beat Tahiti for 1-1 record in Group A. Collin Dhani (98) scored 21 points to lead the winners. Fiji piled up a 39:23 halftime lead. They protected the advantage throughout the second half and rallied to the win. Isimeli Koroi (98) had 10 points and 8 boards for the hosts. Teriitamihau Manate (98) responded with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 steals for Tahiti.
Group B
Samoa - New Zealand 35-122 New Zealand cruised past Samoa in the opener. The Kiwis piled up a 61:17 halftime lead. New Zealand unleashed 61 points in the second half and rallied to a comfortable victory. Sam Waardenburg (99) provided 21 points in the victory. T Samuel added 18 points for the winners. Robert Sio (98) responded with 14 points for Samoa.
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