Papua New Guinea beat New Caledonia at the Melanesia Cup 2017

Rosa Kairi

New Caledonia - Papua New Guinea 48-61

Papua New Guinea beat New Caledonia 61-48 at the Melanesia Cup 2017. They took control of the game posting a 16-9 run at the start of the game. Moreover Papua New Guinea needed a narrow 15-13 rally to enjoy a 31-22 halftime advantage. The third quarter answered all the questions about the winner of the game as Papua New Guinea won the period 24-12. New Caledonia answered with a 14-6 run at the end of the game to reduce to final 13 points.
Rosa Kairi top-scored for the winners with 12 points and Mary Elavo posted 12. Pei scored 15 in a loss, whilst Yolande Luepak had 14.