Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa Round 3 (Regular Season): Tokomanawa Q. lose to Hoiho

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Round 3 most important game was a defeat of Queens (2-1). They were defeated by Hoiho (2-2) 80-73 on Saturday night. S. Hoiho looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) who led her team to a victory scoring 20 points and 7 assists. helped adding 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). The best for the losing side was the former international forward Penina Davidson (190-1995, college: California) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Queens will play next round against N. Kahu trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Hoiho will try to continue on its current victory against N. Kahu at home.
Very significant was Whai's (#2) 85-77 road victory against Mainland P.. It was an exceptional evening for Australian forward Hannah Hank (188-2001, college: Clemson) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. Laina Snyder accounted for 12 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Pouakai in the defeat. Pouakai's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Whai will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mainland P. will play again against Whai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Whai (3-1) played at the court of Kahu (0-3). Whai smashed Kahu 85-63 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Laina Snyder who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Lauren Mansfield who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Kahu's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Whai will meet Mainland P. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kahu will play against S. Hoiho and hopes to get finally their first victory.

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Mainland P. - Whai 77-85

Very significant was Whai's (#2) 85-77 road victory against Mainland P.. Whai made 27-of-32 charity shots (84.4 percent) during the game, while Pouakai only scored eleven points from the stripe. Whai players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Pouakai was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for Australian forward Hannah Hank (188-2001, college: Clemson) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. American power forward Laina Snyder (185-1995, college: Ashland) accounted for 12 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winning side. Four Whai players scored in double figures. Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Taylor Mikesell (180-1999, college: Ohio St.) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Pouakai in the defeat. Pouakai's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Whai will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mainland P. will play again against Whai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mainland P.: M.Whittle 16+7reb+3ast, M.Yaeger 15+1reb+1ast, T.Mikesell 13+5reb+1ast, M.Esra 10+2reb+1ast, H.Aubryanna 9+5reb+2ast, M.Dale 4+6reb+4ast
Whai: H.Hank 31+10reb+2ast, E.Shearer 15+6reb, M.Jessica 13+4reb+6ast, L.Snyder 12+8reb+5ast, M.Cowling 6+9reb+6ast, L.Sophia 6+1reb+1ast

S. Hoiho - Tokomanawa Q. 80-73

Round 3 most important game was a defeat of Queens (2-1). They were defeated by Hoiho (2-2) 80-73 on Saturday night. S. Hoiho looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) who led her team to a victory scoring 20 points and 7 assists. helped adding 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). The best for the losing side was the former international forward Penina Davidson (190-1995, college: California) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and Jihyun Park scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five S. Hoiho and four Tokomanawa Q. players scored in double figures. Queens will play next round against N. Kahu trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Hoiho will try to continue on its current victory against N. Kahu at home.
Top scorers:
Tokomanawa Q.: P.Davidson 22+10reb+1ast, P.Jihyun 17+6reb+5ast, B.Stella 10+4reb+2ast, B.Louise 10+6reb+1ast, K.Wallace 9+1reb+5ast, B.Paige 3+1ast
S. Hoiho: P.Bradley 20+4reb+7ast, J.Claire 15+7reb+6ast, R.Pizzey 13+5reb+3ast, D.Lillian 11+3reb+1ast, T.Simmons 11+6reb+5ast, Z.Richards 6+4reb

N. Kahu - Whai 63-85

The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Whai (3-1) played at the court of Kahu (0-3). Whai smashed Kahu 85-63 on Sunday. Whai outrebounded N. Kahu 44-31 including 32 on the defensive glass. Whai looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Laina Snyder (185-1995, college: Ashland) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Australian forward Hannah Hank (188-2001, college: Clemson) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Whai players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Australian guard Lauren Mansfield (170-1989, college: Iowa St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and American power forward Laina Snyder (185-1995, college: Ashland) added 16 points respectively. Kahu's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Whai will meet Mainland P. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kahu will play against S. Hoiho and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
N. Kahu: M.Aliyah 16+4reb, T.Tupaea 15+1reb+4ast, L.Mansfield 10+10reb+4ast, C.Abigail 7+4reb+1ast, H.Reinoehl 6+4reb+1ast, R.Jasmyne 6+6reb+2ast
Whai: H.Hank 20+12reb+5ast, L.Snyder 19+14reb+5ast, M.Jessica 16+2reb+4ast, E.Shearer 13+7reb+1ast, K.Jade 7, L.Sophia 6+3reb+2ast