From the Vault: BBNZ Classic Matches | #13

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BBNZ Classic Match #13: 2019 Women’s Asia Cup | Tall Ferns vs. Chinese Taipei

Watch as the Sky Sport Tall Ferns beat Chinese Taipei 71-56 to secure a 5th place finish at the 2019 FIBA Asia Cup.

When the two teams met at the previous Asia Cup in 2017 Chinese Taipei won 65-45 to claim fifth place but on a night when their three-point shooting was much improved it was the Tall Ferns that prevailed this time

The Tall Ferns scored 9 from 23 at 39% from beyond the arc, by far their best perimeter shooting in the five games played by New Zealand during the week in India.

There were a number of standout performances by the Kiwis who were paced by a game high 18 points from Micaela Cocks (4/5 3PG) while Natalie Taylor added a dozen (5/8FG).

Playing 32 minutes Kalani Purcell was at her stats stuffing best amassing 9 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and a block. Stella Beck had another busy night with 7 points and 8 assists whilst Ashleigh Karaitiana was equally as industrious with 7 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.

Needless to say Tall Ferns Head Coach Guy Molloy was pleased with the performance of his team.

“We finally got our shooting going making 47% (29/62) from the field and 39% from the three-point line which was a nice change – Natalie and Micaela got hot from the three-point line, All twelve players got into the game and it was nice to see Ella Fotu return to the team and she did very well in her eleven minutes making a couple of shots.”

TALL FERNS 71
Chinese Taipei 56

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Photos: FIBA