G.J. Gardner Homes Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa
Probuild ITM Mainland Pouakai (121) defeat the Southern Hoiho (83) on a record setting night
The Pouakai set a Tauihi record with a superlative offensive performance taking down the opening game of the Tauihi season with a 121-83 victory of the Southern Hoiho. Marena Whittle led all scorers with her 30 points (8-9 3pfg) as the Pouākai poured it on from deep (17-39 3pfg) while controlling the glass with a 51-28 rebound advantage, which includes 24 offensive boards. McKenna Dales (22pts), Taylor Mikesell (20pts) and Exra McGoldrick (20)pts all crossed the 20 point mark as the Pouākai scored a league record 121 points, beating the former mark by an astonishing 33 points. For the Hoiho, Claire Jacobs (27pts) and Lil Dart (18pts) carried the load offensively, but foul trouble to starting point guard Paige Bradley proved too much to overcome.
Scoreline & Top Performers:
Pouakai – Marena Whittle (30pts, 5rbs, 5ast), McKenna Dale (22pts, 10rbs, 5ast), Taylor Mikesell (20pts, 5rbs)
Hoiho – Claire Jacobs (27pts, 3rbs), Lil Dart (18pts, 3rbs, 5ast), Paige Bradley (10pts, 4rbs, 7ast)
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Yellow i Glass Mainland Pouākai (36) defeated by Southern Hoiho (38)
The Hoiho found their range from deep as they overcame an early deficit to storm back to a double digit second half lead. The Pouākai worked their way back into the game with great work on the offensive glass (12 offensive boards), but the Hoiho held strong with timely free throws down the stretch keeping them in the lead before they sealed the victory.
Pouakai - Emma Rogers (11pts, 3ast, 2rb) Kavanah Lene (10pts, 2rb, 1ast)
Hoiho - Alana Paewai (11pts, 5rbs, 2ast), Sammy Gallaher (8pts, 3rbs, 2stls)
