Pacific Games 2023: Fiji overcame Samoa to win a spot on the podium

Samoa - Fiji 55-63

Fiji overcame Samoa to win a spot on the podium at the Pacific Games 2023. They posted a 63-55 win to clinch third place at the Pacific Games 2023. Samoa started with a 21-17 run, whilst Fiji replied with a 14-8 rally in the second period. Fiji dominated the third quarter with a 22-12 surge to seal the last victory at the campaign.
Letava Kenny (178-F-1991) stepped up with 28 points to pace all the winners. Mili Koyamainavure (175-F-1993, college: MWSU) had 14 and Kayla Mendez (169-G-1986) produced 13. Tyla Paraha (169-PG-2003) answered with 14 points in a loss and Sienna Tutani (184-F/C-2006) produced 11.