Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa Round 6 (Regular Season): Whai lose to Tokomanawa Q.

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Whai (5-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Queens (5-2) 80-70. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Whai. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Tokomanawa Q. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Whai's 32 and made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Australian point guard Kristy Wallace (180-1996, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management) scored 30 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Penina Davidson (190-1995, college: California) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American power forward Laina Snyder (185-1995, college: Ashland) with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Queens have a solid three-game winning streak. Tokomanawa Q. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Whai. Tokomanawa Q. is looking forward to face Mainland P. (#4) in Christchurch in the next round. Whai will play against S. Hoiho and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Hoiho's (#4, 4-3) victory against their close opponent Pouakai (4-4) 102-66. Australian center Jessie Edwards (193-1995, college: Minnesota) notched 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Claire Jacobs supported her with 19 points and 4 assists. Even 16 points by Australian point guard Kristy Wallace (180-1996, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management) did not help to save the game for Mainland P.. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. S. Hoiho (4-3) moved-up to third place. Mainland P. at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. S. Hoiho will play against bottom-ranked N. Kahu (#5) in the next round. Mainland P. will play against the league's leader Tokomanawa Q. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Kahu (0-7) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their seventh consecutive match to fourth ranked Pouakai (4-4) 85-66 on Sunday evening. The best player for the winners was Marena Whittle who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Lauren Mansfield who recorded 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Mainland P. maintains fourth position with 4-4 record. Loser Kahu still closes the standings with seven games lost. Mainland P. will meet league's leader Tokomanawa Q. in the next round and it may be the game of the week. N. Kahu will play against S. Hoiho (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

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S. Hoiho - Mainland P. 102-66

Very significant was Hoiho's (#4, 4-3) victory against their close opponent Pouakai (4-4) 102-66. S. Hoiho dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Pouakai's 34 and made 18-of-20 charity shots (90.0 percent) during the game. S. Hoiho players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Mainland P.'s players. Australian center Jessie Edwards (193-1995, college: Minnesota) notched 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and supported her with 19 points and 4 assists. Five Hoiho players scored in double figures. Even 16 points by Australian point guard Kristy Wallace (180-1996, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management) did not help to save the game for Mainland P.. International forward Charlotte Whittaker (190-2000, college: Colorado, agency: LBM Management) added 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. S. Hoiho (4-3) moved-up to third place. Mainland P. at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. S. Hoiho will play against bottom-ranked N. Kahu (#5) in the next round. Mainland P. will play against the league's leader Tokomanawa Q. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
S. Hoiho: J.Claire 19+4reb+4ast, J.Edwards 19+9reb+5ast, D.Lillian 17+3reb+2ast, T.Simmons 15+6reb+4ast, R.Pizzey 12+6reb+1ast, Z.Richards 7+4reb+1ast
Mainland P.: M.Esra 16+4reb+2ast, C.Whittaker 12+4reb+2ast, M.Yaeger 10+2reb+1ast, M.Dale 6+5reb+2ast, A.Fogg 5+4reb+2ast, H.Aubryanna 5+3reb+1ast

Whai - Tokomanawa Q. 70-80

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Whai (5-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Queens (5-2) 80-70. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Whai. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Tokomanawa Q. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Whai's 32 and made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Australian point guard Kristy Wallace (180-1996, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management) scored 30 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Penina Davidson (190-1995, college: California) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Queens players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American power forward Laina Snyder (185-1995, college: Ashland) with 19 points and 8 rebounds and Australian forward Hannah Hank (188-2001, college: Clemson) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Queens have a solid three-game winning streak. Tokomanawa Q. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Whai. Tokomanawa Q. is looking forward to face Mainland P. (#4) in Christchurch in the next round. Whai will play against S. Hoiho and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tokomanawa Q.: K.Wallace 30+8reb+3ast, P.Davidson 18+8reb+2ast, B.Louise 15+8reb+1ast, B.Stella 10+11reb+3ast, P.Jihyun 6+8reb+6ast, R.Briarley 1
Whai: L.Snyder 19+8reb+2ast, H.Hank 17+10reb+2ast, M.Jessica 12+1reb+5ast, E.Shearer 9+3reb+3ast, M.Cowling 8+7reb+1ast, D.Tayla 5+4reb

Mainland P. - N. Kahu 85-66

Bottom-ranked Kahu (0-7) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their seventh consecutive match to fourth ranked Pouakai (4-4) 85-66 on Sunday evening. Mainland P. outrebounded N. Kahu 43-28 including 34 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. International guard McKenna Dale (183-1999, college: Virginia) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Australian guard Lauren Mansfield (170-1989, college: Iowa St.) who recorded 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international guard Tahlia Tupaea (175-1997) added 16 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mainland P. maintains fourth position with 4-4 record. Loser Kahu still closes the standings with seven games lost. Mainland P. will meet league's leader Tokomanawa Q. in the next round and it may be the game of the week. N. Kahu will play against S. Hoiho (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Mainland P.: M.Whittle 22+11reb+1ast, A.Fogg 12+8reb+3ast, M.Dale 12+8reb+4ast, M.Esra 11+7reb+2ast, T.Mikesell 10+2reb+2ast, M.Yaeger 9+4reb+6ast
N. Kahu: H.Reinoehl 16+3reb, T.Tupaea 16+2reb+3ast, L.Mansfield 10+7reb+6ast, A.Azure 10+6reb+1ast, L.Krystal 6+3reb+8ast, C.Abigail 6+7reb+1ast