Tahiti conquer Polynesian Games 2022 title!

- November 5, 2022
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Ariirimarau Meuel
Ariirimarau Meuel

Samoa - Tahiti 88-92

Tahiti conquered Polynesian Games 2022 title defeating Samoa 92-88. Tahiti and Tonga qualified for the Pacific Games 2023 clinching first two spots. It was Samoa that started strong in the first half and led 20 points at the halftime. Tahiti however did not give up and replied with a massive 30-21 run in the third quarter and then exploded with a 31-16 surge at the end.
Ariirimarau Meuel (196-G/F-1988) top-scored for the winners with 34 points and 10 rebounds. Heimoana Teamotuaitau (185-SG-1999) and Larry Teriitemataua (G/F-1988) delivered 13 each, whilst Maui Roopina (183-G-2002) posted 12. Shareef Saipaia replied with 33 points in the losing effort.

Tags : ARIIRIMARAU MEUEL, PACIFIC GAMES BASKETBALL, TAHITIAN NATIONAL TEAM

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