New Zealand defeat Samoa to enter Final in Port Moresby

Samoa - New Zealand 52-88
New Zealand knocked down Samoa to advance into the title game in FIBA Oceania U17 championship. Elisa Gilbert posted 18 points to lead the Kiwis. Samoa led by 10 points after ten minutes. But New Zealand responded with a massive 57-23 second half rally to ice the win. Tia Pavihi came up with 14 points for New Zealand. Sienna Tutani answered with 14 points for Samoa.