Australiabasket.com All-Pacific Games Awards 2019 - Jul 18, 2019
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Nawahine |
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MVP: Sarah Toeaina (180-G-96) of American Samoa
1st Team
G: Sarah Toeaina (180-G-96) of American Samoa
G: Malia Nawahine (5'10''-G-95) of American Samoa
G: Letava Whippy (175-G-91) of Fiji
G: Malama Leaupepe (173-G-96) of Samoa
SG: Destiny Castro (5'6''-SG-97) of Guam
Honorable Mention
Valeria Nainima (165-G-86) of Fiji
Terai Sadler (178-F-92) of Cook Islands
Alizee Lefrance (175-F-91) of Tahiti
Betty Angula (169-G-88) of Papua NEw Guinea
Diana Moutry (169-SG-91) of New Caledonia
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American Samoa crowned champions in Apia - Jul 17, 2019
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FINALAmerican Samoa - Fiji 74-53
American Samoa fired past Fiji to capture the trophy in Samoa. They edged Fiji in the Final. American Samoa recorded a 24:13 lead ten minutes into the game. Fiji narrowed the gap at 2-point mark at the interval. American Samoa though used a 44:25 second half run to ice the victory. Sarah Toeaina (180-G-96, college: Hawaii) posted 29 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Leah Salanoa (178-F-97) added 14 points for American Samoa. Letava Whippy (175-G-91, college: LIU Brooklyn) and Valeria Nainima (165-G-86) replied with 15 points each for Fiji.
3-4 PlaceSamoa - Guam 87-85
Samoa nipped Guam to earn the third place at the tournament. Samoa posted a 24:16 lead at the first break. Guam denied the deficit and surged ahead in the next two periods. They ensured a 57:52 advantage at the final break. However Samoa unloaded 35 points in the fourth stanza and snatched the win. Malama Leaupepe (173-G-96) stepped up with impressive 50 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Mia San Nicolas (180-C-01) replied with 20 points and 8 rebounds for Guam.
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American Samoa and Fiji to clash for title in Apia - Jul 16, 2019
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SEMISAmerican Samoa - Samoa 83-49
American Samoa became the Pacific Games finalists after they stormed past Samoa in Apia. Malia Nawahine (178-G-95) stepped up with 20 points in the victory. American Samoa recorded a 47:18 halftime advantage and never looked back en route to the win. Jazmine Davis (170-G-93, college: Washington, agency: LBM Management) had 17 points in the victory. Malama Leaupepe (173-G-96) replied with 20 points and 14 rebounds for Samoa.
Fiji - Guam 87-51
Fiji cruised past Guam in the semifinal clash. Fiji dominated from start to finish. They opened the game on a 31:2 run to clear off for good. Valeria Nainima (165-G-86) posted 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Vilisi Tavui (193-C) added 18 points and 14 rebounds in the victory. Joylyn Pangilinan (163-SG-98) replied with 17 points for Guam.
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Guam and Samoa complete Final Four - Jul 15, 2019
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QuarterfinalsGuam - Cook Islands 67-66
Guam nipped Cook Islands to reach the semifinal stage in Apia. Cook Island accounted for a 19:13 lead after ten minutes. They secured a 6-point lead heading into the fourth term. But Guam used a 21:14 run in the final period to snatch the win. Destiny Castro (168-SG-97) delivered 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Joylyn Pangilinan (163-SG-98) added 16 points for Guam. Ajiah Pepe replied with game-high 30 points for Cook Islands.
Samoa - Tahiti 84-70
Samoa paved their way into the semifinal stage as they beat Tahiti. Samoa grabbed a 44:31 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 18-point mark at the final break and raced to the win. Malama Leaupepe (173-G-96) produced 27 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Sommer Motufoua (168-G-00) had 12 points in the win. Alizee Lefrance (175-F-91) replied with 19 points and 15 rebounds for Tahiti.
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Day 6 in Samoa - Jul 13, 2019
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American Samoa - Papua New Guinea 100-41
American Samoa defeated Papua New Guinea to remain undefeated in Apia. Six players scored in double figures for American Samoa. Makenna Peneueta (165-G-99) and Sarah Toeaina (180-G-96, college: Hawaii) scored 17 points each in the win. Rosa Kairi (158-G-97) answered with 19 points for Papua New Guinea.
Guam - Tahiti 72-63
Guam outgunned Tahiti to take 2-1 record in Group B. Guam registered an 18:5 lead after ten minutes. They maintained the advantage throughout the reminder of the contest and marched to the win. Destiny Castro (168-SG-97) had 24 points and 17 rebounds for Guam. Mia San Nicolas (180-C-01) added 13 points for the winning side. Alizee Lefrance (175-F-91) replied with game-high 31 points, 10 rebounds and 6 steals.
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Day 5 in Samoa - Jul 12, 2019
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Samoa - Fiji 45-65
Fiji overcame Samoa to clinch the third straight win at the tournament. Fiji dominated from start to finish. They established a 38:24 halftime lead. They held Samoa to just 6 points in the fourth term to ice the win. Letava Whippy (175-G-91, college: LIU Brooklyn) produced 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Kayla Mendez (169-G-86) and Miliakere Koyamainavure (175-F-93) had 11 points each in the loss. Malama Leaupepe (173-G-96) replied with 20 points, 19 rebounds and 8 steals for Samoa.
New Caledonia - Cook Islands 37-89
Cook Islands earned the first win at the tournament. They beat New Caledonia for 1-2 record. Ajiah Pepe (171-G-98) scored 22 points to lead the winners. Janet Main (168-G-89) added 13 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds for Cook Islands. Cynderella Fanalupe (176-C-99) replied with 10 points for the losing side.
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Day 4 in Samoa - Jul 11, 2019
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Tahiti - Papua New Guinea 70-66
Tahiti recorded the first win at the tournament. They topped Papua New Guinea to improve at 1-1 record in Group B. Alizee Lefrance (175-F-91) scored 18 points and grabbed 19 rebounds for the winners. Papua New Guinea accounted for a 21:10 lead after ten minutes. But Tahiti went on a 27:12 run in the second term to surge ahead. Tahiti held Papua New Guinea to just 15 points in the fourth frame and raced to the win. Oceane Lefranc (177-SF-93) had 14 points and 21 rebounds in the victory. Rosa Kairi (158-G-97) replied with 17 points for Papua New Guinea.
Guam - American Samoa 76-85
American Samoa outscored Guam behind 23 points and 13 rebounds from Sarah Toeaina (180-G-96, college: Hawaii). American Samoa posted a 47:31 halftime lead. Guam narrowed the distance in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Malia Nawahine (178-G-95) had 20 points for the winning side. Destiny Castro (168-SG-97) responded with 27 points and 12 rebounds for Guam.
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Day 3 in Samoa - Jul 10, 2019
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New Caledonia - Fiji 40-82
Fiji registered the second consecutive win in Group A. They rallied past New Caledonia to stay unbeaten. Valeria Nainima (165-G-86) scored 17 points and 9 assists for the winners. Letava Whippy (175-G-91, college: LIU Brooklyn) had 12 points and 12 rebounds for Fiji. Yolande Luepak (177-F-82) replied with 10 points for New Caledonia.
Cook Islands - Samoa 67-71
Samoa marched past Cook Islands to register the second win in a row in Group A. Malama Leaupepe (173-G-96) was unstoppable with 43 points and 23 rebounds for the winners. Samoa posted a 26:13 lead ten minutes into the game. Cook Islands pulled within two points at the final break but Samoa sank 20 points in the fourth frame to secure the winning outcome. Ajiah Pepe (171-G-98) replied with 21 points for Cook Islands.
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Day 2 in Samoa - Jul 9, 2019
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Papua New Guinea - Guam 48-84
Guam registered the initial win at the tournament. They breezed past Papua New Guinea for 1-0 record. Guam dominated from start to finish. They established a 54:20 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Kathryn Castro (178-C-89) tossed in 16 points, while Mia San Nicolas (180-C-01) added 13 points for Guam. Magdalene Javapro (G-03) answered with 12 points for Papua New Guinea.
American Samoa - Tahiti 85-61
American Samoa coasted past Tahiti to open win count in Group B. American Samoa recorded a 46:26 halftime lead. They kept Tahiti at bay throughout the second half and marched to the win. Sarah Toeaina (180-G-96, college: Hawaii) notched 22 points, while Malia Nawahine (178-G-95) added 15 points for American Samoa. Alizee Lefrance (175-F-91) responded with 16 points for Tahiti.
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