Australiabasket.com All-Pacific Games Awards 2019 - Jul 18, 2019
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| Australiabasket.com All-Pacific Games 1st Team 2019 |
Alipate |
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Hechanova |
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Meuel |
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Wesley |
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Fox |
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MVP: Tai Wesley (201-F-86) of Guam
Best Guard: Marcus Alipate (182-G-92) of Tonga
Best Forward: Tai Wesley (201-F-86) of Guam
Best Center: Joshua Fox (198-F/C-94) of Fiji
1st Team
G: Marcus Alipate (182-G-92) of Tonga
G: Daren Hechanova (6'3''-G-93) of Guam
G/F: Ariirimarau Meuel (196-G/F-88) ofTahiti
F: Tai Wesley (201-F-86) of Guam
F/C: Joshua Fox (198-F/C-94) of Fiji
Honorable Mention
Jesus Cruz (6'5''-G-98) of Guam
Marques Whippy (192-PF-86) of Fiji
Lloyd Wright (6'5''-G) of Papua New Guinea
Beniela Adjouhgniope (196-F-91) of New Caledonia
Dru-Leo Ape (185-G-01) of Samoa
Theodore McFarland (198-C-95) of Samoa
Timmy Magi (189-F-89) of Solomon Islands
Viliami Foketi (193-F/G-96) of Penrith P.
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Guam celebrate Gold in Apia - Jul 17, 2019
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FINALTahiti - Guam 74-83
Guam celebrated the title in Apia. They outscored Tahiti in the championship game. Tai Wesley (201-F-86, college: Utah St.) posted 24 points to lead the winners. Guam recorded a 25:15 lead after ten minutes. They unleashed 44 points in the second half to race to the victory. Jesus Cruz (173-PG-85) had 21 points for Guam. Reihiti Sommers (196-G/F-92, college: Hannibal-LG) replied with 22 points for Tahiti.
3-4 PlaceFiji - Papua New Guinea 72-49
Fiji stepped onto the pedestal in Apia. They beat Papua New Guinea to earn the Bronze medals. Fiji recorded a 41:16 halftime lead. They protected the advantage throughout the second half and marched to the win. Marques Whippy (192-PF-86, college: BYU-Hawaii) scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Mataika Koyamainavure (203-F-94) added 15 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Lloyd Wright (199-F-97) responded with 11 points for Papua New Guinea.
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Guam and Tahiti advance into championship game - Jul 16, 2019
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SEMISGuam - Papua New Guinea 122-67
Guam knocked down Papua New Guinea to reach the title game. Guam registered a 64:27 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Six players scored in double digits for the winning side. Wesley Russell (193-G-93, college: Ohio Christian) tallied 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Jesus Cruz (196-G-98) added 19 points for Guam. Marty Leahy (200-SF-97, college: WKU) replied with 13 points for Papua New Guinea.
Fiji - Tahiti 72-75
Tahiti advanced into the championship game in Apia. They nipped Fiji to enter the Final. Fiji recorded a 39:37 halftime lead. Tahiti held Fiji to just 10 points in the third term to ensure a 2-point lead. They sank 24 points in the fourth stanza to ice the victory. Ariirimarau Meuel (196-G/F-88) notched 26 points, while Derrick Scott (203-G) added 14 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Joshua Fox (198-F-94, college: UC Davis, agency: MKP Management) replied with 20 points and 16 rebounds for Fiji.
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Tahiti and Papua New Guinea punch semifinal tickets - Jul 15, 2019
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QuarterfinalsNew Caledonia - Tahiti 55-65
Tahiti advanced into the semifinal stage as they beat New Caledonia. Tahiti trailed by 10 points at halftime 24:34. But they turned the tables in the second half. They ignited a 41:21 rally to snatch the win. Derrick Scott (203-G) produced 19 points, while Ariirimarau Meuel (196-G/F-88) had 18 points for Tahiti. Joan Delaunay-Belleville (182-PG-94) responded with 15 points for New Caledonia.
Papua New Guinea - Samoa 75-63
Papau New Guinea reached the semis as they toppled Samoa tonight. Papua New Guinea accumulated a 30:24 halftime lead. They followed with a 20:15 run in the fourth stanza to seal the victory. Lloyd Wright (199-F-97) provided 23 points for Papua New Guinea. Marty Leahy (200-SF-97, college: WKU) added 21 points for the winning side. Theodore McFarland (198-C-95) answered with 24 points and 16 rebounds for Samoa.
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Results and Stats from Day 6 in Apia - Jul 13, 2019
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Guam - New Caledonia 89-61
Guam registered the third straight win in Group A. They stormed past New Caledonia to stay perfect. Tai Wesley (201-F-86, college: Utah St.) scored 28 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the winners. Guam recorded a 27:16 lead after ten minutes. They used a 26:15 run in the third quarter to clear off for good. Daren Hechanova (190-G-93) had 14 points for the winners. Steeven Sillant (186-G-91) replied with 16 points for New Caledonia.
Samoa - Tonga 98-90
Samoa overcame Tonga to clinch the third victory in Apia. Samoa recorded a 57:51 halftime lead. Samoa sank 41 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Dru-Leo Ape (185-G-01) posted 27 points, while Theodore McFarland (198-C-95) added 23 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Marcus Alipate (182-G-92, college: St.Thomas) replied with 32 points and 9 rebounds for Tongda.
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Results and Stats from Day 5 in Apia - Jul 12, 2019
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Fiji - Papua New Guinea 78-58
Fiji outgunned Papua New Guinea to secure the third straight victory at the tournament. Marques Whippy (192-PF-86, college: BYU-Hawaii) nailed 16 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Mataika Koyamainavure (203-F-94) added 15 points for the winning side. Liam Wright (188-G-99) replied with 11 points for Papua New Guinea.
Solomon Islands - Tahiti 32-89
Tahiti stormed past Solomon Islands to record the first win in Apia. Ariirimarau Meuel (196-G/F-88) scored 18 points to lead the charge. Raimoana Tinirauraii had 16 points and 8 rebounds for Tahiti. Alex Masaea (195-F/G-93) and Matthew Boardman (201-C-96) replied with 9 points each for Solomon Islands.
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Results and Stats from Day 4 in Apia - Jul 11, 2019
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Tonga - Guam 65-101
Guam outscored Tonga to claim the second straight win in Apia. Guam recorded a 40:26 halftime lead. Guam unloaded 61 points in the second half and raced to the win. Takumi Simon (188-F-00) produced 30 points, while Jesus Cruz (173-PG-85) added 23 points for the winners. Marcus Alipate (182-G-92, college: St.Thomas) replied with 26 points for Tonga.
New Caledonia - Samoa 76-63
New Caledonia remained undefeated as they topped Samoa. Beniela Adjouhgniope (196-F-91) stepped up with 15 points and 10 rebounds in the win. New Caledonia used a 31:15 run in the third term to clear off for good. Steeven Sillant (186-G-91) and Yann Mathelon (185-G-85) had 11 points apiece in the victory. Theodore McFarland (198-C-95) answered with 20 points and 15 rebounds for Samoa.
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Results and Stats from Day 3 in Apia - Jul 10, 2019
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Solomon Islands - Fiji 44-74
Fiji coasted past Solomon Islands to record the second straight win at the tournament. Fiji stunned their opponents with a 47:16 run in the first half and never looked back en route to the win. Mataika Koyamainavure (203-F-94) had 15 points, while Joshua Fox (198-F-94, college: UC Davis, agency: MKP Management) and Marques Whippy (192-PF-86, college: BYU-Hawaii) added 12 points each for Fiji. Timmy Magi (189-F-89) replied with 12 points for Solomon Islands.
Tahiti - Papua New Guinea 51-93
Papua New Guinea edged Tahiti to improve at 2-0 record in Group B. Papua New Guinea dominate from start to finish to earn a well-deserved win. Liam Wright (188-G-99) posted 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Lloyd Wright (199-F-97) added 14 points for the winners. Ariirimarau Meuel (196-G/F-88) replied with 10 points for Tahiti.
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Results and Stats from Day 2 in Apia - Jul 9, 2019
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Tonga - New Caledonia 71-82
New Caledonia topped Tonga to open win count in Apia. Beniela Adjouhgniope (196-F-91) came up with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. New Caledonia recorded a 39:33 halftime lead. They followed with a 24:18 run in the fourth term to claim the win. Rodrigue Tetainanuarii (203-F/C-82) added 19 points in the victory. Marcus Alipate (182-G-92, college: St.Thomas) replied with 44 points for Tonga.
Samoa - Guam 81-105
Guam stunned hosting Samoa in Apia. Guam recorded a 29:13 lead after ten minutes. They ignited a 36:22 run in the third quarter to clear off for good. Daren Hechanova (190-G-93) provided 22 points, while Jesus Cruz had 16 points in the victory. Dru-Leo Ape (185-G-01) replied with 32 points for Samoa.
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