Tahiti reach second win, beat Tonga

Larry Teriitemataua

Tahiti - Tonga 77-65

Tahiti posted the second consecutive win at the Polynesia Games 2022. They overcame Tonga 77-65. Tonga grabbed a 20-16 early lead, however Tahiti replied with a 23-15 run in the second period and too control in the rest of the game.
Larry Teriitemataua (G/F-1988) top-scored for the winners with 14 points and Glenn Garbutt (1991) netted 13. Heimoana Teamotuaitau (185-SG-1999) delivered 12, whilst Ariirimarau Meuel (196-G/F-1988) had 10. Viliami Foketi (193-F/G-1996) asswered with 23 points in defeat and Marcus Alipate (182-G-1992, college: St.Thomas) had 20.

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