Pacific Games 2023: Fiji remains undefeated with the win over Tonga

Fiji - Tonga 81-67

Fiji remained undefeated at the Pacific Games 2023 with the win over Tonga, 81-67. They won the first period 23-16 and led 6 points at the halftime. Fiji posted a 24-19 run in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 15-12 rally.
Joshua Fox (202-F-1994, college: UC Davis) top-scored for the winners with 24 points and Filimone Waqabaca (185-PG-2001) poured in 15. Marcus Alipate (182-G-1992, college: St.Thomas) replied with 20 points in the losing effort, whilst Viliami Foketi (193-F/G-1996) notched 13.