Pacific Games 2023: Cook Islands outscore Tonga in the opener

Tonga - Cook Islands 44-76

Cook Islands outscored Tonga 76-44 in the opener of the Pacific Games 2023. Both teams nailed 15 points each in the opening period, whilst Cook Islands took control of the game in the remaining of the quarters. Araroa Sopoaga stepped up with 17 points and Ajiah Pepe (171-G-1998) netted 12. Elianna Tuaiti (2000) delivered 11, whilst Dalen Pilitati (167-G-1998) scored 10. Fa'anaetaua Puloka (2008) replied with 14 points in the losing effort.