POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Australia-Tahiti 86:49
Australia wins Pool I of the Pacific Championship with a 3-0 record. They rolled over Tahiti 86:49 at the end of the group stage. Tahiti finished the Pool with 1-2 record.
It was not an easy start for Australia that could not take control of the game in the first period. Tahiti posted the same 19 points in the first frame, but fell short in the second period. The favorites posted a 23-6 rally in it to take 17-point advantage at the halftime. Moreover Australia won the third period 26-17 and finished the game with an 18-7 run.
Joel Smith top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Michael Healy notched 13. Rhys Vague and Tad Dufelmeier delivered 9 points apiece. Ariihau Meuel finsiehd the game with 16 points in a loss and Michel Audouin scored 9. Tuparau Ariitu produced 8 and Andy Commings ended up with 7.
Australia: Joel Smith 17, Michael Healy 13, Rhys Vague 9, Tad Dufelmeier 9
Tahiti: Ariihau Meuel 16, Michel Audouin 9, Tuparau Ariitu 8, Andy Commings 7
