Pacific Games 2023: New Caledonia step onto pedestal

Samoa - New Caledonia 61-97

New Caledonia stepped onto the pedestal at the Pacific Games 2023. They overcame Samoa 97-61 in the game for the 3rd place. New Caledonia opened the game with a 32-18 surge and never looked behind. They won the second period 16-10 and dominated the third quarter with a 30-16 rally.
Ethaniel Fenuafanote (189-F-2004) stepped up with 18 points and Rodrigue Tetainanuarii (203-F/C-1982) had 14. Raymond Weber (195-F-1988) followed them with 12 points in a win. Semika Nee answered with 13 points in a loss and Joshua Nickel (1999) had 11.