Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa Round 1 (Regular Season): S. Hoiho lose to Mainland P.

The Regular Season in Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa just started. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Hoiho in Christchurch on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by Pouakai 121-83. Mainland P. dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Hoiho's 26 and made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. Mainland P. forced 20 S. Hoiho turnovers and outrebounded them 43-25 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Mainland P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mainland P. made 7 blocks. Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) fired 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. International guard McKenna Dale (183-1999, college: Virginia) chipped in 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of her nine free throws !!!). Australian guard Claire Jacobs (183-2001, college: Nevada) produced 27 points 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. Pouakai are looking forward to face Tokomanawa Q. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hoiho will play against N. Kahu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was between Tokomanawa Q. and Whai where Tokomanawa Q. beat Whai on the road 84-78. Worth to mention a great performance of Australian point guard Kristy Wallace (180-1996, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. Jihyun Park contributed with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Australian forward Hannah Hank (188-2001, college: Clemson) answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Whai. Tokomanawa Q. will play against Mainland P. in Christchurch in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Whai will play against S. Hoiho and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in . Pouakai faced Kahu. Guests from Christchurch defeated host Kahu 88-83. Taylor Mikesell stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. At the losing side Haliegh Reinoehl responded with 31 points and 7 rebounds. Pouakai will meet Tokomanawa Q. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kahu will play against S. Hoiho and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

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Mainland P. - S. Hoiho 121-83

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Hoiho in Christchurch on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by Pouakai 121-83. Mainland P. dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Hoiho's 26 and made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. Mainland P. forced 20 S. Hoiho turnovers and outrebounded them 43-25 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Mainland P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mainland P. made 7 blocks. Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) fired 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. International guard McKenna Dale (183-1999, college: Virginia) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of her nine free throws !!!). Five Pouakai players scored in double figures. Australian guard Claire Jacobs (183-2001, college: Nevada) produced 27 points and Lillian Dart added 18 points, 5 assists and 4 steals 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. Pouakai are looking forward to face Tokomanawa Q. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hoiho will play against N. Kahu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
S. Hoiho: C.Jacobs 27+3reb+1ast, L.Dart 18+3reb+5ast, P.Bradley 10+4reb+7ast, R.Pizzey 9+1reb+1ast, Z.Richards 7+5reb+1ast, J.Edwards 5+8reb+1ast
Mainland P.: M.Whittle 30+5reb+5ast, M.Dale 22+10reb+5ast, E.McGoldrick 20+8reb+2ast, T.Mikesell 20+5reb, A.Fogg 15+4reb+1ast, E.Rogers 6+4reb+8ast

Whai - Tokomanawa Q. 78-84

Another exciting game was between Tokomanawa Q. and Whai where Tokomanawa Q. beat Whai on the road 84-78. Queens outrebounded Whai 44-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Australian point guard Kristy Wallace (180-1996, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. South Korean forward Jihyun Park (180-2000) contributed with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Australian forward Hannah Hank (188-2001, college: Clemson) answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) added 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Whai. Four Queens and five Whai players scored in double figures. Tokomanawa Q. will play against Mainland P. in Christchurch in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Whai will play against S. Hoiho and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Whai: H.Hank 21+7reb+2ast, L.Snyder 17+5reb+2ast, M.Cowling 13+10reb+6ast, E.Shearer 11+3reb+3ast, T.Dalton 10+3reb+1ast, J.McDowell-White 3+1reb+2ast
Tokomanawa Q.: J.Park 16+5reb+4ast, K.Wallace 16+7reb+12ast, R.Lupfer 15+6reb, P.Davidson 13+11reb, B.Rogers 8+1ast, L.Brown 7+10reb+1ast

N. Kahu - Mainland P. 83-88

An exciting game was played in . Pouakai faced Kahu. Guests from Christchurch defeated host Kahu 88-83. Mainland P. outrebounded N. Kahu 51-35 including 17 on the offensive glass. Mainland P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Taylor Mikesell (180-1999, college: Ohio St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Haliegh Reinoehl (188-1998, college: Akron) responded with 31 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Jasmyne Roberts (178, college: Miami, FL) scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pouakai will meet Tokomanawa Q. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kahu will play against S. Hoiho and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
N. Kahu: H.Reinoehl 31+7reb, J.Roberts 19+8reb+2ast, A.Curtin 17+7reb+2ast, L.Mansfield 10+3reb+12ast, A.Matharu 3+6reb+5ast, T.Tupaea 3+4reb+4ast
Mainland P.: T.Mikesell 23+10reb+3ast, M.Whittle 20+7reb+2ast, M.Dale 16+6reb+4ast, A.Fogg 12+7reb+1ast, E.McGoldrick 8+6reb+1ast, M.Yaeger 7+3reb+3ast