Womens Basketball

PNG Valivas into bronze play off

This was possible after Solomon Islands defeated Nauru late yesterday.

PNG will now take on Tahiti.

The teams are warming up for the match at the PNG Power Dome.

The crowd is building up fast to watch this match.

Tahiti took out gold at the 2011 Games.           

PNG will be banking on key players Betty Angula, Nesta Sape and Captain Marcia Muri.

PNG trailing half time in women's basketball

Tahiti took the lead in the first quarter 21-15.

PNG struggled in the second quarter, going up against a strong defence from Tahiti.

Tahiti maintained their lead and were 20 points ahead at four minutes to full time.

Despite support from the home crowd that put a lot of pressure on the visitors, the Marca  Muri to  45-25.