Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa Round 8: Whai defeat Hoiho in the game between Top 4 teams

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An interesting game for Whai (6-6) which hosted in second-ranked Hoiho (7-5). Third ranked Whai had an easy win 89-67. Whai looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. The other American import guard Aaliyah Wilson (180-1998, college: Texas A&M) contributed with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international forward Zoe Richards (182-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds 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. Whai have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-6 record having just three points less than leader N. Kahu, which they share with Tokomanawa Q. Hoiho at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost.
An interesting game for Kahu (9-3) which played road game in against 3rd ranked Queens (6-6). First ranked Kahu managed to get a 12-point victory 87-75. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Iimari Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and Tera Reed who added 17 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. American guard Chrislyn Carr (165, college: Louisville) responded with 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Queens' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kahu have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-3 record. Defending champion Queens keep the third place with six games lost. They share the position with Whai.
An interesting game for Kahu (9-3) which hosted in 3rd ranked Whai (6-6). First ranked Kahu managed to get a 11-point victory 99-88. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Whai. The winners were led by Tess Madgen who scored that evening 37 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 32 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals by Mikayla Cowling did not help to save the game for Whai. Kahu have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-3 record. Loser Whai keeps the third place with six games lost. They share the position with Tokomanawa Q..

In the last game of round 8 Tokomanawa Q. beat Mainland P. on the road 96-84.

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Mainland P. - Tokomanawa Q. 84-96

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Queens (6-6) beat on the road bottom-ranked Pouakai (2-10) 96-84 on Thursday. Queens made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. The winners were led by the former international guard Stella Beck (183-1995, college: SMC) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Chrislyn Carr (165, college: Louisville) supported her with 27 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Even a double-double of 10 points, 9 rebounds and 17 assists by British guard Kennedy Leonard (173-1996, college: Colorado, agency: LBM Management) did not help to save the game for Pouakai. The former international forward Esra McGoldrick (188-1999, college: NC State) added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains third position with 6-6 record having just three points less than leader N. Kahu, which they share with Whai. Pouakai lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Tokomanawa Q.: C.Carr 27+3reb+2ast, S.Beck 21+11reb+3ast, S.Watts 15+5reb+5ast, G.Hunter 11+5reb+2ast, T.Josephine 10+4reb+2ast, T.Graham 8+3reb+2ast
Mainland P.: R.Sharne 18+7reb, E.McGoldrick 18+7reb+4ast, N.Burton 14+3reb+2ast, J.Dickey 10+14reb+1ast, K.Leonard 10+9reb+17ast, L.Hippolite 9+1reb+1ast

Whai - S. Hoiho 89-67

An interesting game for Whai (6-6) which hosted in second-ranked Hoiho (7-5). Third ranked Whai had an easy win 89-67. Whai looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. The other American import guard Aaliyah Wilson (180-1998, college: Texas A&M) contributed with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international forward Zoe Richards (182-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists 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. Whai have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-6 record having just three points less than leader N. Kahu, which they share with Tokomanawa Q. Hoiho at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Whai: M.Cowling 26+14reb+6ast, A.Wilson 20+6reb+4ast, M.Dale 19+5reb+5ast, M.Flavell 6+8reb, J.Kirisome 4+2reb+3ast, C.Honey 3
S. Hoiho: Z.Richards 30+11reb+2ast, A.Hurst 14+2reb+1ast, P.Bradley 9+6reb+7ast, A.Sophie 7+3reb+1ast, S.Gallaher 6+2reb+2ast, O.Jennifer 1+8reb+1ast

Tokomanawa Q. - N. Kahu 75-87

An interesting game for Kahu (9-3) which played road game in against 3rd ranked Queens (6-6). First ranked Kahu managed to get a 12-point victory 87-75. Kahu made 21-of-25 charity shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Queens' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Iimari Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and the former international guard Tera Reed (183-1998, college: USC) who added 17 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Five Kahu players scored in double figures. American guard Chrislyn Carr (165, college: Louisville) responded with 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and the former international guard Stella Beck (183-1995, college: SMC) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Queens' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kahu have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-3 record. Defending champion Queens keep the third place with six games lost. They share the position with Whai.
Top scorers:
N. Kahu: I.Thomas 28+8reb+4ast, T.Reed 17+12reb+3ast, T.Madgen 15+1reb+10ast, P.Davidson 15+15reb+1ast, K.Leger-Walker 12+2reb+5ast, R.Riana 0
Tokomanawa Q.: C.Carr 34+5reb+2ast, S.Beck 15+8reb+2ast, G.Hunter 13+1reb, S.Watts 9+4reb, T.Josephine 4+7reb+1ast, C.Tia 0

N. Kahu - Whai 99-88

An interesting game for Kahu (9-3) which hosted in 3rd ranked Whai (6-6). First ranked Kahu managed to get a 11-point victory 99-88. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Whai. They outrebounded Whai 44-28 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Australian forward Tess Madgen (183-1990) who scored that evening 37 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Iimari Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) supported her with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Four Kahu players scored in double figures. Even 32 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals by American forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) did not help to save the game for Whai. Guard McKenna Dale (183-1999, college: Virginia) added 33 points (!!!) for the guests. Kahu have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-3 record. Loser Whai keeps the third place with six games lost. They share the position with Tokomanawa Q..
Top scorers:
N. Kahu: T.Madgen 37+9reb+6ast, I.Thomas 28+10reb+1ast, T.Reed 10+6reb+2ast, A.Anderson 10+3reb, P.Davidson 9+11reb+3ast, A.Leach 3+1reb
Whai: M.Dale 33+4reb+2ast, M.Cowling 32+9reb+4ast, A.Wilson 12+6reb+5ast, J.Kirisome 9+6reb+3ast, M.Flavell 2+2reb, C.Honey 0



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