New Caledonia thrash Northern Mariana Islands in Saipan

CNMI - New Caledonia 48:85

New Caledonia celebrated the first win at the Oceania championship in Saipan. They defeated the hosts today to climb at 1-1 record. Northern Mariana Islands slipped at 0-2 record at the bottom of the ladder.
New Caledonia used an aggressive first half to pile up a decisive lead in this one. The hosts shot just 2/18 from the field in the opening frame to account for only 4 points. New Caledonia capitalized taking a 13:4 lead into the second period. New Caledonia overcame 11 turnovers in the second period to stretch the lead to as many as 24 points at the interval. Northern Mariana Islands gained the tempo in the third frame. They fired 20 points but New Caledonia matched the effort. They maintained the lead and entered the fourth period ahead by 27 points. The home team had little chance of threatening the margin. New Caledonia poured in 26 points and finalized a comfortable victory at the end. Vahiana Fuller nailed 17 points and pulled down 10 boards to pace New Caledonia. Yolaine Koteureu had 15 points, 10 boards and 2 assists, while Myriam Fenuafanote topscored with 21 points for the winners. Li'Amwar Ramgamar responded with 13 points and 6 steals for Northern Mariana Islands. Concepcion Camacho knocked down 12 points in defeat.

CNMI: Li'Amwar Ramgamar 13, Concepcion Camacho 12
New Caledonia: Myriam Fenuafanote 21, Vahiana Fuller 17+10 boards, Yolaine Koteureu 15+10 boards