Overview of Day 1 in Guam

Group A

Samoa - Marshall Islands 120-12
Samoa coasted past Marshall Islands at the start of the Oceania Championship campaign. Frances Ropati (00) posted 21 points, 7 rebounds, 6 steals and 4 assists for the winners. Samoa registered a 67:4 halftime lead and marched to the victory after the long break. Sommer Motufoua (00) and Latorya Ropati (00) had 19 points each for the winning side. Laura Slinger (172-F-00) responded with 3 points for Marshall Islands.

Australia - Tahiti 163-13
Australia secured the winning start to their Oceania Championship campaign. They crushed Tahiti in the opener. Nine players scored in double digits for the Sapphires. Miela Goodchild (175-G/F-00) delivered 28 points for the winners. Australia held Tahiti to one point in the first period to open a 38-point lead. The Sapphires eased to the victory afterwards. Isabelle Bourne (186-C-00) accounted for 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the win. Mahinetea Tavanae (03) responded with 4 points for Tahiti.

Group B

Guam - New Zealand 34-139
New Zealand coasted past Guam at the start of the Oceania Championship. Keeley Tini (183-F/C-00), Lawrin Tipene (180-F-00) and Amiee Book (180-G-00) scored 20 points each for the Kiwis. New Zealand accounted for a 65:12 halftime advantage. New Zealand fired 47 points in the fourth term to ice the win. Charlisse Leger-Walker (167-G-01) drained 14 points in the victory. Elysia Perez (00) responded with 11 points for Guam.

New Caledonia - Palau 118-29
New Caledonia stunned Palau in Group B. Eight players scored in double digits for the winners. Fiona Peu (176-F-00) provided 21 points in the victory. New Caledonia recorded a 51:19 halftime lead. They poured in 67 points in the second half to seal the win. Cassandree Canaldo (170-SF-00) had 19 points in the victory. Cheyenne Ngiralmau (02) responded with 8 points for Palau.