Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa Round 2 of Regular Season

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

First defeat of league's leader Pouakai against Queens 81-69 was the most important game of the last round. Tokomanawa Q. dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Pouakai's 24 and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. contributed with 17 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Queens' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) replied with 21 points and 5 rebounds for Mainland P.Pouakai will play next round against strong Whai trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Queens will try to continue on its current victory against S. Hoiho on the road.

In the last two games of round 2 bottom-ranked S. Hoiho was beaten by Whai on the road 89-74. Winless N. Kahu was destroyed by S. Hoiho on its own court 69-96.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 22 points and 15 rebounds by Jessie Edwards of S. Hoiho.

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Whai - S. Hoiho 89-74

There was a small surprise when Whai beat at home Hoiho 89-74 on Friday. Whai outrebounded S. Hoiho 47-33 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Whai looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Australian forward Hannah Hank (188-2001, college: Clemson) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Four Whai players scored in double figures. Australian Taylah Simmons (185-1997, college: Southeastern) replied with 23 points and American guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) added 12 points and 4 assists in the effort for S. Hoiho. Whai are looking forward to face N. Kahu in the next round. Hoiho will play against Tokomanawa Q. and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
S. Hoiho: T.Simmons 23+2reb, P.Bradley 12+3reb+4ast, J.Claire 11+6reb, R.Pizzey 9+7reb, D.Lillian 9+3reb+3ast, J.Edwards 8+5reb+2ast
Whai: H.Hank 23+10reb+1ast, E.Shearer 22+4reb+1ast, M.Jessica 16+6reb+8ast, L.Snyder 11+13reb+5ast, L.Sophia 8+3reb, K.Jade 5+4reb+2ast

Tokomanawa Q. - Mainland P. 81-69

First defeat of league's leader Pouakai against Queens 81-69 was the most important game of the last round. Tokomanawa Q. dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Pouakai's 24 and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Five Queens players scored in double figures. Queens' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) replied with 21 points and 5 rebounds and international guard McKenna Dale (183-1999, college: Virginia) added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Mainland P.Pouakai will play next round against strong Whai trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Queens will try to continue on its current victory against S. Hoiho on the road.
Top scorers:
Mainland P.: M.Whittle 21+5reb+1ast, T.Mikesell 12+3reb, A.Fogg 11+4reb+1ast, C.Whittaker 7+5reb+2ast, M.Dale 7+6reb+5ast, M.Yaeger 6+2reb+4ast
Tokomanawa Q.: B.Louise 17+14reb+1ast, P.Jihyun 17+9reb+9ast, K.Wallace 15+4reb+4ast, R.Briarley 14+3reb+1ast, P.Davidson 12+11reb+1ast, B.Stella 2+2reb+2ast

N. Kahu - S. Hoiho 69-96

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when Kahu was smashed at home by Hoiho 96-69 on Sunday. S. Hoiho dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Kahu's 38. S. Hoiho outrebounded N. Kahu 60-30 including a 44-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. S. Hoiho looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by N. Kahu helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Australian center Jessie Edwards (193-1995, college: Minnesota) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. Australian Taylah Simmons (185-1997, college: Southeastern) contributed with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Hoiho players scored in double figures. replied with 18 points and 8 rebounds and Australian guard Lauren Mansfield (170-1989, college: Iowa St.) added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists in the effort for N. Kahu. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hoiho are looking forward to face Tokomanawa Q. in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Kahu will play against Whai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
N. Kahu: M.Aliyah 18+8reb+1ast, H.Reinoehl 16+5reb, L.Mansfield 10+7reb+8ast, C.Abigail 7+3reb, R.Jasmyne 7+2reb+4ast, S.Emma-Kaye 6+1reb
S. Hoiho: J.Edwards 22+15reb+3ast, T.Simmons 20+7reb+4ast, J.Claire 16+5reb+2ast, R.Pizzey 10+8reb+3ast, D.Lillian 9+5reb+3ast, P.Bradley 7+4reb+4ast