Papua New Guinea edge Fiji, win Melanesia Cup

Letava Whippy

Papua New Guinea - Fiji 77:58

Papua New Guinea win Melanesia Cup and were crowned champions tonight. They edged Fiji 77:58 in the Final game. The hosts took a 17-16 narrow lead after the first 10 minutes and added a 22-10 surge in the second frame. Moreover they posted a 25-19 run in the third quarter, while both sides nailed 13 points each in the last stanza.
Earlier Papua New Guinea overcame Fiji at the group stage. Emily Koivi stepped up with 11 points in that game and Angula netted 10. Letava Whippy (175-G-91) answered with 18 points in the losing effort.