Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa Round 10 (Regular Season): Mainland P. keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Pouakai as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Pouakai defeated 4th ranked Queens in Christchurch 87-70. Mainland P. made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Mainland P. outrebounded Tokomanawa Q. 45-30 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Haliegh Reinoehl (188-1998, college: Akron) had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard McKenzie Forbes (183-2000, college: USC) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds (made all of her eight free throws) during the contest. At the losing side American forward Jordan Horston (188-2001, college: Tennessee) responded with 22 points and 4 steals (made all of her nine free throws !!!). Queens' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Pouakai (8-4) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Tokomanawa Q. lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the third place with six games lost. They share the position with Whai.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Kahu (7-5) against fourth ranked Queens (6-6) on Sunday night. Host Kahu was crushed by Queens in 95-76. American forward Jordan Horston (188-2001, college: Tennessee) notched 27 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Stella Beck supported her with 23 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by American swingman IimarI Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) did not help to save the game for N. Kahu. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Whai. N. Kahu at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost.
The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Whai (6-6) played at the court of 5th ranked Hoiho (3-9). Whai smashed Hoiho 94-53 on Saturday. Ashley Joens fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Aliyah Dunn produced 10 points and 7 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. Whai have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-6 record having just two points less than leader Mainland P., which they share with Tokomanawa Q. S. Hoiho lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost.

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Mainland P. - Tokomanawa Q. 87-70

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Pouakai as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Pouakai defeated 4th ranked Queens in Christchurch 87-70. Mainland P. made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Mainland P. outrebounded Tokomanawa Q. 45-30 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Haliegh Reinoehl (188-1998, college: Akron) had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard McKenzie Forbes (183-2000, college: USC) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds (made all of her eight free throws) during the contest. Four Pouakai players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Jordan Horston (188-2001, college: Tennessee) responded with 22 points and 4 steals (made all of her nine free throws !!!) and Australian forward Louise Brown (189-1995, college: Tennessee) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Queens' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Pouakai (8-4) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Tokomanawa Q. lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the third place with six games lost. They share the position with Whai.
Top scorers:
Tokomanawa Q.: J.Horston 22+2reb+3ast, L.Brown 11+12reb+2ast, F.Chagas 9+3reb+2ast, T.Key 8+1reb, S.Beck 8+5reb+4ast, J.Park 6+5reb+3ast
Mainland P.: M.Forbes 25+7reb+2ast, H.Reinoehl 20+14reb+5ast, C.Brown 15+3reb+1ast, E.McGoldrick 13+13reb+2ast, M.Cann 8+6reb+9ast, A.Strawbridge 3+2reb

S. Hoiho - Whai 53-94

The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Whai (6-6) played at the court of 5th ranked Hoiho (3-9). Whai smashed Hoiho 94-53 on Saturday. Whai dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Hoiho's 16. Whai outrebounded S. Hoiho 59-28 including a 26-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. American swingman Ashley Joens (183-2000, college: Iowa St.) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The other American import power forward Laina Snyder (185-1995, college: Ashland) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Whai players scored in double figures. Forward Aliyah Dunn (189-1999) produced 10 points and 7 rebounds and Australian forward Chelsea DAngelo (180-2000) added 11 points respectively 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. Whai have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-6 record having just two points less than leader Mainland P., which they share with Tokomanawa Q. S. Hoiho lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
S. Hoiho: C.D'Angelo 11+4reb+1ast, A.Dunn 10+7reb+1ast, A.Hurst 8, N.Chou 6+4reb+2ast, C.O'Connell 5, P.Bradley 4+4reb+4ast
Whai: A.Joens 23+12reb+1ast, M.Dale 19+4reb+1ast, M.Yaeger 16+1reb+4ast, L.Snyder 12+15reb+4ast, E.Langton 11+3reb, P.Hokianga 6+1reb

N. Kahu - Tokomanawa Q. 76-95

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Kahu (7-5) against fourth ranked Queens (6-6) on Sunday night. Host Kahu was crushed by Queens in 95-76. Tokomanawa Q. made 23-of-29 charity shots (79.3 percent) during the game. Tokomanawa Q. had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Jordan Horston (188-2001, college: Tennessee) notched 27 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and the former international guard Stella Beck (183-1995, college: SMC) supported her with 23 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by American swingman IimarI Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) did not help to save the game for N. Kahu. Australian guard Chloe Forster (176-2003) added 9 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Whai. N. Kahu at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
N. Kahu: I.Thomas 21+6reb+1ast, C.Forster 9+10reb+6ast, B.Flavell 9+1reb, M.Mullings 8+4reb, C.Paalvast 8+3reb+2ast, T.Tupaea 7+1reb+2ast
Tokomanawa Q.: J.Horston 27+5reb+6ast, S.Beck 23+4reb+4ast, J.Park 17+4reb+3ast, A.Leach 9+1reb, T.Key 7+5reb, L.Brown 4+11reb+4ast