POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Tahiti- Guam 60:76
Guam edge Tahiti in the opener of the Pacific Championship. Guam posted a 76:60 win after a confident start.
Guam started the game with 20-13 lead and added 21-17 before the halftime. Moreover they added 20-14 rally in the third quarter and enjoyed a 17-point advantage. Tahiti managed to win the last stanza 16-15 for the final result in the game.
Jesus Cruz top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Joseph Blas (183-G/F) nailed 11. Jine Han and William Stinnett (186-G-86, college: Wenatchee Valley CC) III delivered 10 points each. Eddy Commings ended up with 13 points in the losing effort and Ariirimarau Meuel poured in 12. Michel Audouin delivered 10, whilst Haunui Apeang had 7.
Tomorrow Tahiti will take on Papua New Guinea, while Guam will play against Australia.
Tahiti:Eddy Commings 13, Ariirimarau Meuel 12, Michel Audouin 10, Haunui Apeang 7
Guam: Jesus Cruz 16, Joseph Blas 11, Jine Han 10, William Stinnett III 10
