POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Daniel Green
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Samoa-New Zealand Maori 72:93
New Zealand Maori outgun Samoa in Wellington at the end of the first day of the Pacific Championship 2013. The hosts started the tournament with a 93:72 win.
New Zealand Maori won the first period 26-15 and never looked behind. They added 32-24 rally in the second frame and had 58:39 halftime advantage. Moreover the hosts won the third quarter 23-20 and increased to 22 points after 30 minutes of the game. Samoa managed to win the last stanza 13-12 and reduced to final 93:72 result.
Daniel Green (208-F-92) stepped up with 30 points and Shea Ili (183-G-92) added 15. Puke Lenden (198-G/F-80) collected 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Ross Taurima (187-G-87) poured in 11. Robson Tavita (194-F-70) ended up with 16 points in the losing effort and Ikenasio delivered 15. Valance McCarthy and George Leafa produced 12 points each in a loss.
Samoa: Robson Tavita 16, Ikenasio 15, Valance McCarthy 12, George Leafa 12+11 rebs
New Zealand Maori: Daniel Green 30, Shea Ili 15, Puke Lenden 14+10 rebs, Ross Taurima 11
New Caledonia-Fiji 40:47
Fiji beat New Caledonia in Porirua at the start of the Pacific Championship 2013. Fiji needed a strong last period for 47:40 defensive win.
New Caledonia opened the game with a 14-13 lead, while Fiji grabbed 1-point lead at the halftime. They needed a 12-10 rally in the second period for 25:24 on the board. New Caledonia again tied the score leaving the third period with 31:31, but the last word belonged to Fiji. The latter won the last period 16-9 and the game 47:40.
Pita Sowakula stepped up with 17 points, while Seruvatu, Whippy and Tabuduka brought 6 each. Kunau followed them with 4 points. Myriam Fenuafanote ended up with 13 points in the losing effort and Jean-Jacques Taufana (185-F-86) delivered 9. Loic Meztdorf and Ruben Ha Ho had 6 points each in a loss.
New Caledonia: Myriam Fenuafanote 13, Jean-Jacques Taufana 9, Loic Meztdorf 6, Ruben Ha Ho 6
Fiji: Pita Sowakula 17, Seruvatu 6, Whippy 6, Tabuduka 6 Kunau 4
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Australia-Papua New Guinea 93:35
Australia started the campaign with the win over Papua New Guinea in Porirua, Wellington. The favorites posted a 93:35 win in their opener.
Australia started the game with 26-6 run and added massive 25-9 rally in the second period. Moreover Australia posted two victories in the second half and rightfully clinched the win. They won the third period 25-10 and finished the game with a 17-10 surge.
Michael Healy IV top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Tanner Krebs (192-G-96) notched 14. Gerasimos McKay delivered 13, whilst Kai Woodfall notched 12. Apia Muri finished the game with 15 points in a loss, while Joe Elavo had 6. Emmanuel Parapa netted 5 and Gabriel Elavo poured in 3.
Tomorrow Australia will face Guam, while Papua New Guinea will play against Tahiti.
Australia: Michael Healy IV 18, Tanner Krebs 14, Gerasimos McKay 13, Kai Woodfall 12
Papua New Guinea: Apia Muri 15, Joe Elavo 6, Emmanuel Parapa 5, Gabriel Elavo 3
Tahiti- Guam 60:76
Guam edge Tahiti in the opener of the Pacific Championship. Guam posted a 76:60 win after a confident start.
Guam started the game with 20-13 lead and added 21-17 before the halftime. Moreover they added 20-14 rally in the third quarter and enjoyed a 17-point advantage. Tahiti managed to win the last stanza 16-15 for the final result in the game.
Jesus Cruz top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Joseph Blas (183-G/F) nailed 11. Jine Han and William Stinnett (186-G-86, college: Wenatchee Valley CC) III delivered 10 points each. Eddy Commings ended up with 13 points in the losing effort and Ariirimarau Meuel poured in 12. Michel Audouin delivered 10, whilst Haunui Apeang had 7.
Tomorrow Tahiti will take on Papua New Guinea, while Guam will play against Australia.
Tahiti:Eddy Commings 13, Ariirimarau Meuel 12, Michel Audouin 10, Haunui Apeang 7
Guam: Jesus Cruz 16, Joseph Blas 11, Jine Han 10, William Stinnett III 10
