Results and Stats from Day 2 in Guam

- July 11, 2017

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Samson Froling

Group A

Guam - New Zealand 78-90
New Zealand survived a tough challenge from hosting Guam to earn the second straight win in Group A. Six players scored in double digits for the Junior Tall Blacks. Isaac Faamausili (185-G-00) stepped up with 15 points and 8 boards for the winners. Guam enjoyed a 19:16 lead after the opening frame. The hosts ensured a narrow 43:42 halftime advantage. New Zealand however stepped on the gas in the second term. They dropped 48 points in the second half to seal the win. Tom Higgins (196-F-00) delivered 14 points and 12 rebounds for the visitors. Gabriel Simon (182-PG-00) responded with 22 points for Guam.

Tahiti - Marshall Islands 97-36
Tahiti recorded the first victory in Guam. They rallied past Marshall Islands for 1-1 record in Group A. Manarai Thunot (184-SF-01) provided 16 points to lead the winners. Tahiti established a 43:13 halftime lead. Tahiti sank 54 points in the second half to ice the victory. Thomas Thebaud produced 14 points in the win. Daniel Dribo (170-SG-00) responded with 8 points for Marshall Islands.

Group B

Samoa - New Caledonia 82-64
Samoa posted the second consecutive victory at the championship. They beat New Caledonia to stay perfect. Dru-Leo Ape (185-G-01) stepped up with 22 points, 8 rebounds, 6 steals and 4 assists for the winners. Samoa eked out a 35:34 halftime lead. Samoa added 47 points after the big break and raced to the victory. Tumau Tautau (195-F/G-00) accounted for 19 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Gabriel Rambans (178-G-01) responded with 19 points for New Caledonia.

Palau - Australia 32-168
Australia overwhelmed Palau to stay perfect in Guam. Kody Stattmann (194-F/G-00) came up with 35 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The Crocs piled up a massive 91:18 halftime advantage. Australia followed with a 77 points in the second half to seal the win. Samson Froling (207-F/C-00) and Callum Dalton (204-C-00) accounted for 25 points each in the victory. Reece Reklai and Garnett Sungino (01) tossed in 13 points each for Palau.