Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa Round 4 (Regular Season): Mainland P. is defeated by S. Hoiho

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The most important game in the last round took place in between third ranked Pouakai (2-3) and fifth ranked Hoiho (2-3) on Sunday night. Pouakai was defeated by Hoiho in a tough game at home 69-78. S. Hoiho made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of center Samantha Bowman (188, college: CWU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) who added 17 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard McKenzie Forbes (183-2000, college: USC) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. S. Hoiho moved-up to third place, which they share with Mainland P. S. Hoiho is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Whai (#5) in the next round. Mainland P. will play against the league's second-placed Tokomanawa Q. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Kahu's (#1, 4-1) victory against 3rd ranked Pouakai (2-3) 76-50. The winners were led by American swingman IimarI Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) who scored that evening 24 points and 8 rebounds and Tahlia Tupaea supported her with 29 points. Even a double-double of 19 points and 14 rebounds by American forward Haliegh Reinoehl (188-1998, college: Akron) did not help to save the game for Mainland P.. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. N. Kahu maintains first position with 4-1 record. Mainland P. at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with S. Hoiho. N. Kahu will play against bottom-ranked Whai (#5) in the next round. Mainland P. will play against the league's second-placed Tokomanawa Q. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Queens' (#3, 3-1) victory against 4th ranked Whai (1-4) 85-73. Jordan Horston fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks for the winners. Queens' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ashley Joens produced 27 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Defending champion (3-1) moved-up to second place. Whai lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with four games lost. Tokomanawa Q. will meet Mainland P. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Whai will play against S. Hoiho and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

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N. Kahu - Mainland P. 76-50

Very significant was Kahu's (#1, 4-1) victory against 3rd ranked Pouakai (2-3) 76-50. The winners were led by American swingman IimarI Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) who scored that evening 24 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Tahlia Tupaea (175-1997) supported her with 29 points. Even a double-double of 19 points and 14 rebounds by American forward Haliegh Reinoehl (188-1998, college: Akron) did not help to save the game for Mainland P.. The former international forward Esra McGoldrick (188-1999, college: NC State) added 8 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. N. Kahu maintains first position with 4-1 record. Mainland P. at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with S. Hoiho. N. Kahu will play against bottom-ranked Whai (#5) in the next round. Mainland P. will play against the league's second-placed Tokomanawa Q. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mainland P.: H.Reinoehl 19+14reb, S.Robati 10+9reb+1ast, E.McGoldrick 8+9reb+3ast, M.Forbes 7+2reb+3ast, M.Cann 4+3reb+5ast, T.Manumaleuga 2
N. Kahu: T.Tupaea 29+4reb, I.Thomas 24+8reb+2ast, P.Davidson 12+12reb+4ast, C.Forster 6+4reb+1ast, L.Rotunno 3+1reb, M.Mullings 2

Whai - Tokomanawa Q. 73-85

Very significant was Queens' (#3, 3-1) victory against 4th ranked Whai (1-4) 85-73. Tokomanawa Q. made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tokomanawa Q. made 8 blocks. American forward Jordan Horston (188-2001, college: Tennessee) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks for the winners. South Korean forward Jihyun Park (180-2000) chipped in 28 points and 7 rebounds. Four Queens players scored in double figures. Queens' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American swingman Ashley Joens (183-2000, college: Iowa St.) produced 27 points and 6 rebounds and Australian center Lara McSpadden (193-1999) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Defending champion (3-1) moved-up to second place. Whai lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with four games lost. Tokomanawa Q. will meet Mainland P. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Whai will play against S. Hoiho and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Whai: A.Joens 27+6reb+2ast, L.McSpadden 11+10reb+1ast, M.Dale 10+7reb+4ast, L.Snyder 9+7reb+1ast, J.Kirisome 8+4reb+5ast, P.Hokianga 5+3reb+4ast
Tokomanawa Q.: J.Park 28+7reb+1ast, J.Horston 20+17reb+5ast, L.Brown 15+10reb+6ast, F.Chagas 14+2reb+2ast, S.Beck 5+4reb+4ast, K.Hippolite 3+1reb+3ast

Mainland P. - S. Hoiho 69-78

The most important game in the last round took place in between third ranked Pouakai (2-3) and fifth ranked Hoiho (2-3) on Sunday night. Pouakai was defeated by Hoiho in a tough game at home 69-78. S. Hoiho made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of center Samantha Bowman (188, college: CWU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) who added 17 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard McKenzie Forbes (183-2000, college: USC) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Haliegh Reinoehl (188-1998, college: Akron) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Five S. Hoiho and four Mainland P. players scored in double figures. S. Hoiho moved-up to third place, which they share with Mainland P. S. Hoiho is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Whai (#5) in the next round. Mainland P. will play against the league's second-placed Tokomanawa Q. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mainland P.: M.Forbes 17+10reb+6ast, E.McGoldrick 15+5reb+1ast, H.Reinoehl 13+10reb+3ast, S.Robati 12+5reb+1ast, M.Cann 6+5reb+7ast, A.Cubillo 6+2reb+1ast
S. Hoiho: P.Bradley 17+4reb+6ast, S.Bowman 14+13reb+4ast, A.Hurst 13+1reb+1ast, N.Chou 12+6reb+3ast, C.D'Angelo 11+2reb+2ast, Z.Richards 6+5reb+1ast