Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa Round 6: Queens lose to Hoiho in the game between Top 4 teams

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Very significant was Hoiho's (#1, 6-3) victory against one of their biggest challengers Queens (5-4) 82-71. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Hoiho made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. American forward Ashten Prechtel (196-2001, college: Stanford) scored 26 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) chipped in 14 points and 12 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Paris Lokotui (182-2001) with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hoiho maintains first position with 6-3 record, which they share with N. Kahu. Defending champion Queens keep the third place with four games lost. Hoiho is looking forward to face league's leader Kahu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Queens will play against Whai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Kahu's (#2, 6-3) victory against 4th ranked Whai (3-5) 100-74. Australian forward Tess Madgen (183-1990) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the effort and Iimari Thomas supported her with 30 points and 8 rebounds. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) did not help to save the game for Whai. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kahu (6-3) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with S. Hoiho. Whai at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Kahu will play against league's second-placed Hoiho in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Whai will play against Pouakai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in was also quite interesting. Second ranked Kahu (6-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Pouakai (2-7). Kahu defeated Pouakai 101-90 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Iimari Thomas who scored 27 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Jasmine Dickey who recorded 28 points and 8 rebounds. Pouakai's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kahu keeps a position of league leader, which they share with S. Hoiho. Loser Pouakai stay at the bottom place with seven games lost. Kahu will meet at home league's second-placed Hoiho in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pouakai will play against Whai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 6 bottom-ranked Mainland P. lost to Tokomanawa Q. on the opponent's court 65-80.

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S. Hoiho - Tokomanawa Q. 82-71

Very significant was Hoiho's (#1, 6-3) victory against one of their biggest challengers Queens (5-4) 82-71. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Hoiho made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. American forward Ashten Prechtel (196-2001, college: Stanford) scored 26 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) chipped in 14 points and 12 assists during the contest. Four Hoiho players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Paris Lokotui (182-2001) with 17 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Chrislyn Carr (165, college: Louisville) scored 13 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hoiho maintains first position with 6-3 record, which they share with N. Kahu. Defending champion Queens keep the third place with four games lost. Hoiho is looking forward to face league's leader Kahu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Queens will play against Whai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tokomanawa Q.: P.Lokotui 17+8reb, C.Carr 13+4reb+2ast, T.Josephine 9+3reb+1ast, S.Beck 9+5reb+3ast, S.Watts 7+7reb, M.Dodson 6+9reb+2ast
S. Hoiho: A.Prechtel 26+9reb+1ast, A.Hurst 19+3reb, P.Bradley 14+4reb+12ast, Z.Richards 11+13reb+1ast, S.Gallaher 9+3reb+4ast, G.Roberts-Hare 3+4reb+2ast

Whai - N. Kahu 74-100

Very significant was Kahu's (#2, 6-3) victory against 4th ranked Whai (3-5) 100-74. Kahu made 26-of-34 charity shots (76.5 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Whai was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. Australian forward Tess Madgen (183-1990) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the effort and American forward Iimari Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) supported her with 30 points and 8 rebounds. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) did not help to save the game for Whai. Her fellow American import guard Aaliyah Wilson (180-1998, college: Texas A&M) added 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Whai players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kahu (6-3) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with S. Hoiho. Whai at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Kahu will play against league's second-placed Hoiho in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Whai will play against Pouakai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Whai: M.Cowling 17+8reb+3ast, S.Sagerer 17+3reb, A.Wilson 16+7reb+3ast, M.Dale 11+4reb+2ast, H.Pahlyss 10+1reb+1ast, J.Kirisome 2+2ast
N. Kahu: I.Thomas 30+8reb+2ast, T.Reed 26+7reb+1ast, T.Madgen 22+7reb+11ast, A.Leach 7+4reb+1ast, K.Leger-Walker 5+6reb+8ast, F.Bailey 3

Tokomanawa Q. - Mainland P. 80-65

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Pouakai (2-7) was defeated on the road by third ranked Queens (5-4) 80-65 on Friday. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Stella Beck (183-1995, college: SMC) who scored 17 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. American forward Maya Dodson (191-1999, college: Notre Dame) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Four Queens players scored in double figures. Queens' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Jasmine Dickey (175-2000, college: Delaware, agency: LBM Management) who recorded a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and the former international forward Esra McGoldrick (188-1999, college: NC State) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Defending champion maintains third position with 5-4 record behind leader N. Kahu. Loser Pouakai stay at the bottom place with seven games lost. Queens will meet Whai (#4) in the next round. Pouakai will play against Whai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mainland P.: J.Dickey 28+10reb+1ast, E.McGoldrick 18+6reb+1ast, W.Lauren 8+6reb, T.Nisbet 4+2reb, K.Leonard 3+3reb+9ast, K.Heremaia 3+4reb
Tokomanawa Q.: M.Dodson 18+12reb+1ast, C.Carr 17+3reb+3ast, S.Watts 17+5reb+2ast, S.Beck 17+9reb+7ast, G.Hunter 4+3reb, T.Graham 2+1reb+1ast

Mainland P. - N. Kahu 90-101

The game in was also quite interesting. Second ranked Kahu (6-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Pouakai (2-7). Kahu defeated Pouakai 101-90 on Sunday. Kahu shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Iimari Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) who scored 27 points and 7 rebounds. Australian forward Tess Madgen (183-1990) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Jasmine Dickey (175-2000, college: Delaware, agency: LBM Management) who recorded 28 points and 8 rebounds and British guard Kennedy Leonard (173-1996, college: Colorado, agency: LBM Management) added 13 points and 14 assists respectively. Five Kahu and four Pouakai players scored in double figures. Pouakai's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kahu keeps a position of league leader, which they share with S. Hoiho. Loser Pouakai stay at the bottom place with seven games lost. Kahu will meet at home league's second-placed Hoiho in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pouakai will play against Whai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mainland P.: J.Dickey 28+8reb+2ast, E.McGoldrick 19+3reb, K.Leonard 13+2reb+14ast, W.Lauren 10+8reb+4ast, L.Hippolite 8, N.Mack 8+6reb
N. Kahu: I.Thomas 27+7reb+1ast, T.Madgen 21+6reb+7ast, P.Davidson 20+5reb+2ast, K.Leger-Walker 16+3reb+7ast, T.Reed 12+10reb+5ast, T.Jaycin 3



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