Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa Round 3: Hoiho lose their first game against Kahu

Iimar'I Thomas

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Hoiho (3-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Kahu (3-2) 67-59. It was a great evening for American forward Iimari Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds. The former international guard Tera Reed (183-1998, college: USC) helped adding 13 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Ashten Prechtel (196-2001, college: Stanford) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 21 rebounds and 5 blocks. Hoiho's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kahu are looking forward to face Pouakai (#5) in the next round. Hoiho will play against Whai (#4) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in . Hoiho (3-1) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging Pouakai (0-4) 75-74 on Thursday evening. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Ashten Prechtel (196-2001, college: Stanford) who led the winners and scored 22 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 blocks. Paige Bradley accounted for 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Forward Sharne Robati (180-2001) came up with 24 points and 5 rebounds for Pouakai in the defeat. Pouakai's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Hoiho will play against Whai (#4) in the next round. Pouakai will play against Kahu and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Very significant was Kahu's (#3, 3-2) victory against Whai (1-2) 83-71. The best player for the winners was Penina Davidson who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 20 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). At the other side the best for losing team was Sarah Sagerer who recorded 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kahu will meet at home Pouakai (#5) in the next round. Whai will play against Queens and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 3 winless Mainland P. lost to Tokomanawa Q. on the opponent's court 79-92.

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