Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa Round 5: Pouakai defeat Hoiho

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The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Hoiho (5-3) on the court of fifth ranked Pouakai on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by Pouakai 102-61. Pouakai dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Hoiho's 20. They outrebounded Hoiho 48-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. Pouakai looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Hoiho's players. The former international forward Esra McGoldrick (188-1999, college: NC State) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. American swingman Jasmine Dickey (175-2000, college: Delaware, agency: LBM Management) contributed with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists for Hoiho. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pouakai maintains fifth place with 2-5 record. Hoiho at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Pouakai are looking forward to face higher ranked Kahu (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hoiho will play against the league's second-placed Queens and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in . Fifth ranked Pouakai (2-5) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Whai (3-4) 82-81 on Friday evening. American-Montenegrin power forward Natasha Mack (193-1997, college: OK State, agency: LBM Management) stepped up and scored 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Kennedy Leonard chipped in 11 points and 11 assists. American forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) responded with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Whai's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pouakai maintains fifth place with 2-5 record. Whai at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. Pouakai will play against higher ranked Kahu (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Whai will play against Kahu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of first ranked Hoiho (5-3) against fourth ranked Whai (3-4) on Sunday night. Host Hoiho was crushed by Whai in 86-64. Mikayla Cowling nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winning side. Ashten Prechtel came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 20 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for Hoiho in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Whai maintains fourth place with 3-4 record. Loser Hoiho still keeps top position with three games lost. Whai will meet at home higher ranked Kahu (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hoiho will play against the league's second-placed Queens and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 5 N. Kahu was beaten by Tokomanawa Q. on the road 92-88.

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Mainland P. - S. Hoiho 102-61

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Hoiho (5-3) on the court of fifth ranked Pouakai on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by Pouakai 102-61. Pouakai dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Hoiho's 20. They outrebounded Hoiho 48-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. Pouakai looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Hoiho's players. The former international forward Esra McGoldrick (188-1999, college: NC State) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. American swingman Jasmine Dickey (175-2000, college: Delaware, agency: LBM Management) contributed with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Pouakai players scored in double figures. American guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists and Australian guard Ahlise Hurst (175-2000, college: Oregon) added 20 points in the effort for Hoiho. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pouakai maintains fifth place with 2-5 record. Hoiho at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Pouakai are looking forward to face higher ranked Kahu (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hoiho will play against the league's second-placed Queens and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
S. Hoiho: A.Hurst 20, P.Bradley 17+5reb+10ast, M.Tyler 8+2reb+1ast, S.Gallaher 7+2reb+1ast, C.O'Connell 5, A.Sophie 2+5reb
Mainland P.: E.McGoldrick 21+13reb+5ast, J.Dickey 18+8reb+5ast, K.Heremaia 17+2reb+4ast, R.Sharne 15+5reb+1ast, N.Mack 14+8reb+1ast, L.Hippolite 8+3reb

Whai - Mainland P. 81-82

Important game to mention about took place in . Fifth ranked Pouakai (2-5) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Whai (3-4) 82-81 on Friday evening. Pouakai dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Whai's 28. Pouakai forced 19 Whai turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists. American-Montenegrin power forward Natasha Mack (193-1997, college: OK State, agency: LBM Management) stepped up and scored 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and British guard Kennedy Leonard (173-1996, college: Colorado, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 11 points and 11 assists. American forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) responded with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and guard McKenna Dale (183-1999, college: Virginia) scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Whai players scored in double figures. Whai's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pouakai maintains fifth place with 2-5 record. Whai at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. Pouakai will play against higher ranked Kahu (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Whai will play against Kahu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Whai: M.Cowling 25+9reb+6ast, M.Dale 18+6reb+6ast, A.Wilson 13+9reb+6ast, J.Kirisome 12+5reb+1ast, S.Sagerer 11+6reb+4ast, A.West 2
Mainland P.: N.Mack 24+9reb+1ast, J.Dickey 18+6reb, K.Leonard 11+3reb+11ast, R.Samia 8+3reb+3ast, L.Hippolite 6+1reb, K.Heremaia 6+3reb+8ast

Tokomanawa Q. - N. Kahu 92-88

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when third ranked Queens (4-3) beat at home second-ranked Kahu (4-3) 92-88 on Saturday. Queens had a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Chrislyn Carr (165, college: Louisville) nailed 32 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and her fellow American import guard Stephanie Watts (180-1997, college: UNC) accounted for 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Queens' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international guard Krystal Leger-Walker (175-1997, college: WSU) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists and the former international guard Tera Reed (183-1998, college: USC) added 24 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Kahu in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with N. Kahu. Queens will meet at home bottom-ranked Pouakai (#5) in the next round. Kahu will play against Pouakai and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
N. Kahu: I.Thomas 25+7reb, T.Reed 24+5reb+3ast, K.Leger-Walker 19+5reb+13ast, T.Ritorya 16+8reb, E.Tuaiti 3+1ast, A.Leach 1+2reb+4ast
Tokomanawa Q.: C.Carr 32+6reb+6ast, S.Watts 17+9reb+4ast, M.Dodson 17+10reb, S.Beck 11+5reb+4ast, T.Graham 6+1reb+1ast, P.Lokotui 3+2reb

S. Hoiho - Whai 64-86

Very important is a home loss of first ranked Hoiho (5-3) against fourth ranked Whai (3-4) on Sunday night. Host Hoiho was crushed by Whai in 86-64. Whai looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winning side and Austrian forward Sarah Sagerer (189-1996, college: Stetson) accounted for 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Ashten Prechtel (196-2001, college: Stanford) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 20 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and the other American import guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) added 12 points and 10 assists respectively for Hoiho in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Whai maintains fourth place with 3-4 record. Loser Hoiho still keeps top position with three games lost. Whai will meet at home higher ranked Kahu (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hoiho will play against the league's second-placed Queens and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
S. Hoiho: A.Prechtel 26+20reb+7ast, Z.Richards 13+5reb, P.Bradley 12+1reb+10ast, A.Hurst 10+1reb, S.Gallaher 3+5reb+2ast, B.Richards 0+1reb+1ast
Whai: M.Cowling 23+10reb+5ast, S.Sagerer 21+5reb+4ast, A.Wilson 16+8reb+4ast, M.Dale 11+5reb+3ast, J.Kirisome 6+5reb+3ast, A.Hirawani 5+1reb+1ast



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