Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa Round 5 (Regular Season): Tokomanawa Q. lose to Mainland P.

Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 5 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game between second ranked Queens (4-2) and fourth ranked Pouakai (3-3) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Queens were crushed by Pouakai in Christchurch 79-103. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Queens. Mainland P. had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mainland P. made 10 blocks. 25 personal fouls committed by Tokomanawa Q. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. answered with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Tokomanawa Q.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mainland P. moved-up to third place, which they share with S. Hoiho. Tokomanawa Q. at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Mainland P. is looking forward to face bottom-ranked N. Kahu (#5) in the next round. Tokomanawa Q. will play against the league's leader Whai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Queens (4-2) which hosted in 3rd placed Hoiho (3-3). Second ranked Queens managed to get a 12-point victory 88-76. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Hoiho. Australian point guard Kristy Wallace (180-1996, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management) stepped up and scored 20 points and 9 assists for the winners and Penina Davidson chipped in 18 points and 10 rebounds. The former international center Rebecca Pizzey (190-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Hoiho's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tokomanawa Q. maintains second place with 4-2 record behind leader Whai. S. Hoiho at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Mainland P.. Tokomanawa Q. will play against league's leader Whai in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. S. Hoiho will play against Mainland P. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa top team - Whai (5-1) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they beat fifth ranked Kahu (0-6) 85-67. Laina Snyder nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Haliegh Reinoehl came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds for N. Kahu in the defeat. Whai have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 5-1 record. Loser Kahu still closes the standings with six games lost. Whai will meet at home league's second-placed Tokomanawa Q. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. N. Kahu will play against Mainland P. in Christchurch and hopes to get finally their first victory.

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Whai - N. Kahu 85-67

Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa top team - Whai (5-1) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they beat fifth ranked Kahu (0-6) 85-67. Whai had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American power forward Laina Snyder (185-1995, college: Ashland) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and her fellow American import forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) accounted for 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). American forward Haliegh Reinoehl (188-1998, college: Akron) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and Australian guard Lauren Mansfield (170-1989, college: Iowa St.) added 13 points and 7 assists respectively for N. Kahu in the defeat. Five Whai and four N. Kahu players scored in double figures. Whai have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 5-1 record. Loser Kahu still closes the standings with six games lost. Whai will meet at home league's second-placed Tokomanawa Q. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. N. Kahu will play against Mainland P. in Christchurch and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Whai: E.Shearer 21+4reb+2ast, L.Snyder 17+11reb+2ast, M.Cowling 17+7reb+5ast, M.Jessica 13+6reb+6ast, H.Hank 11+4reb+3ast, K.Jade 4+1ast
N. Kahu: H.Reinoehl 14+14reb+1ast, L.Mansfield 13+2reb+7ast, C.Abigail 11+4reb+1ast, M.Aliyah 10+2reb, T.Tupaea 8+3reb+5ast, M.Mary 5+2reb

Mainland P. - Tokomanawa Q. 103-79

The game between second ranked Queens (4-2) and fourth ranked Pouakai (3-3) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Queens were crushed by Pouakai in Christchurch 79-103. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Queens. Mainland P. had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mainland P. made 10 blocks. 25 personal fouls committed by Tokomanawa Q. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Pouakai players scored in double figures. answered with 19 points and 7 rebounds and Australian point guard Kristy Wallace (180-1996, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management) added 14 points and 5 assists in the effort for Tokomanawa Q.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mainland P. moved-up to third place, which they share with S. Hoiho. Tokomanawa Q. at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Mainland P. is looking forward to face bottom-ranked N. Kahu (#5) in the next round. Tokomanawa Q. will play against the league's leader Whai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mainland P.: M.Whittle 22+11reb+6ast, M.Esra 20+5reb+3ast, T.Mikesell 19+2reb+2ast, H.Aubryanna 18+9reb, M.Dale 10+7reb+3ast, R.Emma 5+4ast
Tokomanawa Q.: P.Jihyun 19+7reb+2ast, K.Wallace 14+3reb+5ast, B.Stella 10+3reb+2ast, R.Briarley 10+3reb, B.Louise 8+6reb+2ast, P.Davidson 8+10reb+1ast

Tokomanawa Q. - S. Hoiho 88-76

An interesting game for Queens (4-2) which hosted in 3rd placed Hoiho (3-3). Second ranked Queens managed to get a 12-point victory 88-76. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Hoiho. Tokomanawa Q. outrebounded S. Hoiho 39-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. S. Hoiho was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Australian point guard Kristy Wallace (180-1996, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management) stepped up and scored 20 points and 9 assists for the winners and the former international forward Penina Davidson (190-1995, college: California) chipped in 18 points and 10 rebounds. The former international center Rebecca Pizzey (190-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Five Tokomanawa Q. and four S. Hoiho players scored in double figures. Hoiho's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tokomanawa Q. maintains second place with 4-2 record behind leader Whai. S. Hoiho at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Mainland P.. Tokomanawa Q. will play against league's leader Whai in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. S. Hoiho will play against Mainland P. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tokomanawa Q.: K.Wallace 20+2reb+9ast, P.Davidson 18+10reb+2ast, B.Louise 14+9reb+1ast, P.Jihyun 14+8reb+3ast, B.Stella 13+6reb+2ast, H.Pahlyss 7+3reb
S. Hoiho: R.Pizzey 18+12reb+4ast, P.Bradley 17+1reb+4ast, D.Lillian 12+2reb+2ast, T.Simmons 10+3reb+3ast, J.Claire 8+4reb+3ast, J.Edwards 7+3reb+2ast