Solomon Islands’ hopes of qualifying for the 2023 Pacific Games which they will be hosting was cut short by New Caledonia in a one-sided affair today, with scores ending 38-98 to the latter’s favour in the final day of pool games of the FIBA Melanesia Cup 2022 at the Vodafone Arena in Suva.
The New Caledonians dominated the encounter from the start, built a formidable lead to end the first quarter 37-12, stretch their lead further 24-7 in the second quarter, 16-8 in the third quarter before wrapping up the game with a 21-11 victory in the final quarter, with Ethaniel Fenuafanote amassing the most points for the winners with 21 from seven two pointers, two three-pointers, and a free throw.
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