PNG is trailing by 20 points at half time in the women basketball against gold medal holders Tahiti.
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.