POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Tai Wesley
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.