Recap of Day 3 in New Caledonia

Group A

New Zealand - Australia 53-79
Australia breezed past New Zealand to remain undefeated at the championship. Australia built a 43:30 halftime lead. They followed with a 25:9 run in the fourth term to seal the victory. Gemma Potter (182-F/C-02) and Millie Prior produced 13 points each for the winners. Emilee Tahata (180-SF-02) and Arielle Williams (177-SG-02) had 12 points apiece for New Zealand.

Tahiti - Cook Islands 79-33
Tahiti clinched the top position in Group B. They stormed past Cook Islands for the third straight win. Tahiti recorded a 37:14 halftime lead. They sank 42 points in the second half to ease to the win. Mahinetea Tavanae (176-G-03) produced 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Tahiti. Hoana-Rose Solomon (03) replied with 11 points and 14 rebounds for Cook Islands.

Group B

New Caledonia - Papua New Guinea 56-51
New Caledonia topped Papua New Guinea to take 2-1 record in Group B. New Caledonia recorded a 16:11 lead after ten minutes. The hosts used a 17:10 run in the fourth stanza to march to the win. Leilani Tartas (166-SF-02) produced 14 points and 18 rebounds for New Caledonia. Magdalene Javapro (G-03) responded with 16 points for Papua New Guinea.

Guam - Samoa 51-81
Samoa outgunned Guam to open win count in New Caledonia. Samoa registered a 44:30 halftime lead. They held Guam to 21 points in the second half and breezed to the victory. Kalista Niu (173-G-02) provided 15 points and 18 rebounds for Samoa. Alana Salas (157-PG-02) tossed in 17 points for Guam.



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