There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Whai (6-3) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Pouakai (6-4) 68-63. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Mainland P. outrebounded Whai50-38 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. International guard McKenna Dale (183-1999, college: Virginia) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. American guard Taylor Mikesell (180-1999, college: Ohio St., agency: LBM Management) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. replied with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Whai. Pouakai have a solid three-game winning streak. Mainland P. moved-up to second place, which they share with S. Hoiho and Tokomanawa Q. Defending champion Whai still keeps top position with three games lost. Mainland P. is looking forward to face S. Hoiho (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Whai will play against Tokomanawa Q. and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Queens (6-4) against fourth ranked Hoiho (6-4) on Sunday night. Visiting Queens were defeated by Hoiho in a tough game on the road 68-75. Worth to mention a great performance of Australian center Jessie Edwards (193-1995, college: Minnesota) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Taylah Simmons who added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. International guard McKenna Dale (183-1999, college: Virginia) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds. S. Hoiho moved-up to second place, which they share with Mainland P. and Tokomanawa Q. S. Hoiho will play against league's second-placed Mainland P. in Christchurch in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tokomanawa Q. will play against the league's leader Whai and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked Kahu is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their ninth consecutive match to second ranked Queens (6-4) 84-59 on Friday evening. The winners were led by Penina Davidson who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 21 rebounds. Even 11 points and 7 rebounds by Erin Bollmann did not help to save the game 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. Tokomanawa Q. maintains second position with 6-4 record having just one point less than leader Whai, which they share with Mainland P. and S. Hoiho. N. Kahu at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Tokomanawa Q. will meet at home league's leader Whai in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. N. Kahu will play against the league's leader Whai (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
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Bottom-ranked Kahu is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their ninth consecutive match to second ranked Queens (6-4) 84-59 on Friday evening. Tokomanawa Q. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Kahu's 34. Tokomanawa Q. outrebounded N. Kahu51-38 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by the former international forward Penina Davidson (190-1995, college: California) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 21 rebounds and Louise Brown supported her with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Four Queens players scored in double figures. Even 11 points and 7 rebounds by American forward Erin Bollmann (180-1994, college: SEMO) did not help to save the game for N. Kahu. Her fellow American import forward Haliegh Reinoehl (188-1998, college: Akron) added 9 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tokomanawa Q. maintains second position with 6-4 record having just one point less than leader Whai, which they share with Mainland P. and S. Hoiho. N. Kahu at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Tokomanawa Q. will meet at home league's leader Whai in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. N. Kahu will play against the league's leader Whai (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Tokomanawa Q.: D.Penina 21+21reb+3ast, S.Beck 16+4reb+4ast, J.Park 16+5reb+3ast, L.Brown 15+13reb+3ast, P.Burrows 5+2reb+2ast, P.Hokianga 4+1reb+2ast N. Kahu: C.Abigail 13+2reb, E.Bollmann 11+7reb+3ast, H.Reinoehl 9+11reb, L.Mansfield 8+3reb+6ast, J.Amy 7+3reb+1ast, T.Tupaea 4+2reb+6ast
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Queens (6-4) against fourth ranked Hoiho (6-4) on Sunday night. Visiting Queens were defeated by Hoiho in a tough game on the road 68-75. S. Hoiho outrebounded Tokomanawa Q.43-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. S. Hoiho players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Tokomanawa Q.'s players. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Australian center Jessie Edwards (193-1995, college: Minnesota) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Australian Taylah Simmons (185-1997, college: Southeastern) who added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. International guard McKenna Dale (183-1999, college: Virginia) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Taylor Mikesell (180-1999, college: Ohio St., agency: LBM Management) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. S. Hoiho moved-up to second place, which they share with Mainland P. and Tokomanawa Q. S. Hoiho will play against league's second-placed Mainland P. in Christchurch in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tokomanawa Q. will play against the league's leader Whai and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: S. Hoiho: C.Jacobs 20+2reb, E.Jessie 20+9reb+5ast, S.Taylah 14+8reb+4ast, P.Rebecca 11+11reb+1ast, B.Paige 8+9reb+9ast, L.Dart 2+3ast Tokomanawa Q.: B.Stella 19+5reb+1ast, H.Pahlyss 16+1reb+3ast, P.Davidson 12+9reb+1ast, B.Louise 10+11reb+2ast, P.Jihyun 7+5reb+1ast, B.Paige 4
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Whai (6-3) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Pouakai (6-4) 68-63. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Mainland P. outrebounded Whai50-38 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. International guard McKenna Dale (183-1999, college: Virginia) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. American guard Taylor Mikesell (180-1999, college: Ohio St., agency: LBM Management) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Pouakai players scored in double figures. replied with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) added 13 points and 4 assists in the effort for Whai. Pouakai have a solid three-game winning streak. Mainland P. moved-up to second place, which they share with S. Hoiho and Tokomanawa Q. Defending champion Whai still keeps top position with three games lost. Mainland P. is looking forward to face S. Hoiho (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Whai will play against Tokomanawa Q. and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Mainland P.: D.McKenna 21+15reb+2ast, A.Hall 15+6reb+1ast, M.Taylor 13+9reb+2ast, Y.Morgan 11+7reb+3ast, E.McGoldrick 8+5reb+1ast, W.Charlotte 0+4reb Whai: M.Cowling 13+2reb+4ast, H.Hank 11+5reb+3ast, L.Sophia 10+4reb, M.Jessica 9+5reb+5ast, L.Snyder 9+5reb+1ast, K.Jade 8+7reb+3ast
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