Fiji and Papua New Guinea to clash for title in Solomon Islands

Fiji - New Caledonia 63-53
Fiji secured their place in the championship game as they rallied past New Caledonia. Fiji led by 12 points after ten minutes. But New Caledonia cut the deficit at 4-point mark. Fiji then followed with a 20-12 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Tyrone McLennan (188-G-2000) scored 17 points, while Filimone Waqabaca (185-PG-2001) added 16 points for the winners. Joan Delaunay-Belleville (182-PG-1994) and Steeven Sillant (186-G-1991) chipped in 14 points each for New Caledonia.

Vanuatu - Solomon Islands 58-101
Solomon Islands posted the second win at the home Melanesia Cup. The hosts fired past Vanuatu to improve at 2-2 record. Solomon Islands posted a 45-28 halftime lead. They followed with a 56-point second half to ice the win. Max Grantham (193-G-2001) posted 26 points, while Kalita Maelasi (193-F-2004) had 23 points and 17 rebounds for the home side. Ashley Vora (2005) answered with game-high 37 points for Vanuatu.