Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa Round 6 (Regular Season): Mainland P. defeat N. Kahu

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Kahu (5-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Pouakai (4-4) 69-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kahu. 26 personal fouls committed by N. Kahu helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Canadian swingman Cassandra Brown (189-1992, college: Portland) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). American guard McKenzie Forbes (183-2000, college: USC) contributed with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American swingman IimarI Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds for N. Kahu. Kahu's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mainland P. maintains third position with 4-4 record behind leader N. Kahu. N. Kahu at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. Mainland P. are looking forward to face Whai (#4) in the next round. N. Kahu will play against the league's second-placed Tokomanawa Q. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in . Third ranked Queens (4-2) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Hoiho (2-5) 86-85 on Sunday evening. Australian forward Louise Brown (189-1995, college: Tennessee) had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Stella Beck chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Samantha Bowman (188, college: CWU) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Hoiho's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion moved-up to second place. S. Hoiho at the other side stay at the bottom position with five games lost. Tokomanawa Q. will play against league's leader N. Kahu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. S. Hoiho will play against the league's second-placed Tokomanawa Q. (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Pouakai (4-4) against fifth ranked Whai (3-5) on Thursday night. Visiting Pouakai was crushed by Whai in 91-71. Ashley Joens notched a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the effort. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by McKenzie Forbes did not help to save the game for Mainland P.. Pouakai's coach let to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Whai moved-up to fourth place. Loser Pouakai keeps the third position with four games lost. Whai will meet higher ranked Mainland P. (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Mainland P. will have a break next round.

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Whai - Mainland P. 91-71

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Pouakai (4-4) against fifth ranked Whai (3-5) on Thursday night. Visiting Pouakai was crushed by Whai in 91-71. Whai looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Mainland P.'s players. American swingman Ashley Joens (183-2000, college: Iowa St.) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and Australian center Lara McSpadden (193-1999) supported her with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by American guard McKenzie Forbes (183-2000, college: USC) did not help to save the game for Mainland P.. Australian swingman Mikhaela Cann (177-1994) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pouakai's coach let to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Whai moved-up to fourth place. Loser Pouakai keeps the third position with four games lost. Whai will meet higher ranked Mainland P. (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Mainland P. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Whai: A.Joens 24+12reb+2ast, M.Dale 18+4reb+2ast, M.Cowling 14+6reb+4ast, L.McSpadden 14+7reb+5ast, K.Smiler 8+3reb+2ast, J.Kirisome 7
Mainland P.: M.Forbes 20+8reb+2ast, C.Brown 19+3reb, M.Cann 14+7reb+4ast, E.McGoldrick 12+6reb+3ast, H.Reinoehl 4+5reb, A.Cubillo 2+2reb

N. Kahu - Mainland P. 66-69

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Kahu (5-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Pouakai (4-4) 69-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kahu. 26 personal fouls committed by N. Kahu helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Canadian swingman Cassandra Brown (189-1992, college: Portland) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). American guard McKenzie Forbes (183-2000, college: USC) contributed with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American swingman IimarI Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds and the former international forward Penina Davidson (190-1995, college: California) added 16 points and 15 rebounds in the effort for N. Kahu. Kahu's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mainland P. maintains third position with 4-4 record behind leader N. Kahu. N. Kahu at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. Mainland P. are looking forward to face Whai (#4) in the next round. N. Kahu will play against the league's second-placed Tokomanawa Q. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mainland P.: C.Brown 24+14reb, M.Forbes 17+8reb+7ast, H.Reinoehl 13+8reb+3ast, E.McGoldrick 7+3reb+1ast, S.Robati 6+5reb, M.Cann 2+2reb+3ast
N. Kahu: I.Thomas 28+11reb+1ast, P.Davidson 16+15reb+1ast, K.Leger-Walker 7+5reb+4ast, C.Paalvast 6+9reb, T.Tupaea 5+2reb+1ast, M.Goulding 2+1reb

S. Hoiho - Tokomanawa Q. 85-86

Important game to mention about took place in . Third ranked Queens (4-2) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Hoiho (2-5) 86-85 on Sunday evening. Tokomanawa Q. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Hoiho's 26. Tokomanawa Q. forced 22 S. Hoiho turnovers. S. Hoiho was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. Australian forward Louise Brown (189-1995, college: Tennessee) had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Stella Beck (183-1995, college: SMC) chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Samantha Bowman (188, college: CWU) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and Australian guard Ahlise Hurst (175-2000, college: Oregon) scored 19 points and 4 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hoiho's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion moved-up to second place. S. Hoiho at the other side stay at the bottom position with five games lost. Tokomanawa Q. will play against league's leader N. Kahu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. S. Hoiho will play against the league's second-placed Tokomanawa Q. (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Tokomanawa Q.: L.Brown 28+15reb+1ast, F.Chagas 13+2reb+4ast, S.Beck 12+9reb+5ast, T.Key 12+4reb, J.Park 9+10reb+6ast, T.Clarke 6+2ast
S. Hoiho: A.Hurst 19+3reb+2ast, S.Bowman 16+10reb+2ast, C.D'Angelo 12+3reb+2ast, N.Chou 10+6reb+2ast, P.Bradley 10+3reb+7ast, Z.Richards 9+7reb+4ast