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  • New Zealand trio in ASB Classic qualifying

    Kiwi Monique Barry warming up for the ASB Classic qualifying where she'll face top seed Ena Shibahara of Japan PHOTO: ASB CLASSIC Three New Zealand players are in the ASB Classic qualifying draw and it won't be easy to progress into the second round. Elyse Tse, who lost to Vivian Yang, in the final of the wildcard playoff tournament, will play against the second seed Nao Hibino ranked 146 in the world. LATEST HEADLINES: Otago, Canterbury split in Super Smash Lydia Ko wins prestigious Lonsdale Cup Black Caps Champions Trophy games set Volleyball NZ aims for LA28 with funding JackJumpers Grinch to Breakers' Xmas Monique Barry has been drawn against the top seed in qualifying, Ena Shibahara, who is also from Japan and ranked 137th. Valentina Ivanov is the other qualifying wildcard will play against Spain’s Leyre Romero Gormaz, who has a world ranking of 141. Barry’s match is on first, followed by Tse’s and Ivanov is the third match on Centre Court. The other match on Centre Court is between 2017 ASB Classic finalist Ana Konjuh from Croatia, a formerly ranked as high as 20 agianst Androrra’s Victoria Jiminez Kasintseva. There are two rounds of qualifying for the ASB Classic played over the weekend, with six players advancing into the main draw.

  • Lydia Ko captures NZOC's Lonsdale Cup

    Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko had a superb 2024 and won the Lonsdale Cup presentedby NZOC PHOTO: LPGA New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has won the New Zealand Olympic Committee’s Lonsdale Cup for her achievements in 2024. The Lonsdale Cup is the New Zealand Olympic Committee’s most prestigious honour and is awarded annually to the athlete or team that has made the most outstanding contribution to an Olympic or Commonwealth Sport. It is the second time Ko has been awarded the Cup. LATEST HEADLINES: Volleyball NZ aims for LA28 with funding JackJumpers Grinch to Breakers' Xmas Routliffe out injured, Venus new partner Sri Lanka, holiday venue games popular She was presented the Lonsdale Cup by NZOC Board Member and former Olympian Glen Sowry in Queenstown. The award recognises the year in which Ko completed her set of Olympic medals, winning gold with a clinical performance at Le Golf National in Paris. “I'm very grateful to receive the Lonsdale Cup for 2024,” said Ko. “Competing in the Olympic Games has been one of the biggest joys and one of the most honourable moments of my career, and my life.” At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Ko was consistent and smart with her golf. On the final day of competition, she built a five-shot lead on the back nine at Le Golf National. Her lead down to one, Ko made a 7-foot birdie putt for a 1-under 71 and a two-shot victory. Her gold medal win saw her gain the required points for LPGA Hall of Fame status, and she was inducted into the elite club after her medal ceremony. “What struck me about Lydia in Paris was just how proud she is to represent New Zealand and be part of the Olympic team,” said NZOC Nicki Nicol. The gold medal win continued Ko’s astonishing record of Olympic success. Ko made her Olympic debut at Rio 2016 where she won silver and hit a hole in one as golf made its return to the Olympic programme. At the next Games she was again in the medals, winning bronze in extremely hot conditions at Tokyo 2020. The Lonsdale Cup was first awarded in 1961, with Sir Murray Halberg the inaugural recipient. Since then, it has been won by a host of inspirational New Zealanders who have represented our country with pride and passion. Past winners include Dame Valerie Adams, Dame Lisa Carrington, Sir John Walker, Barbara Kendall, Sir Peter Snell and many more.

  • Otago, Canterbury split Super Smash results

    Matthew Bacon took two wickets from the Otago Volts in their win over Canterbury including bowling the final over PHOTO: LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Otago have put on a team effort to beat Canterbury in men's Super Smash cricket in Alexandra while the Canterbury women defeated Otago by 12 runs in the early match. The Otago Volts made 165-9 from their 20 overs mainly thanks to Max Chu scoring 82 from 46 balls including three sixes and seven fours. Leo Carter contributed 32 runs from 28 balls further down the order. LATEST HEADLINES: Lydia Ko wins prestigious Lonsdale Cup Black Caps Champions Trophy games set Volleyball NZ aims for LA28 with funding JackJumpers Grinch to Breakers' Xmas Routliffe out injured, Venus new partner Kyle Jamieson returned to Super Smash and took 2-26 from his four overs while Cole McConchie and Angus McKenzie also grabbed two each. In reply the star-studded Kings side opened with Chad Bowes and Tom Latham with scores of 24 and four respectively. McConchie scored 49 runs and Ish Sodhi 23 from 14 balls before being run out in a late scramble for runs. Eventually Canterbury could muster 155-9 thanks to key bowling by Ben Lockrose, Matthew Bacon and Dean Foxcroft all taking two wickets each while Andrew Hazeldine had figures of 1-19 from four overs. In the women's match Canterbury batted first making 147-7 thanks to Natalie Cox and Shikha Pandey scored 23 and 63 each. White Fern Eden Carson was the best of the Otago bowlers taking 2-19 from four overs. Otago started well with their response with Suzie Bates doing what she normally does and scoring 50, but she lacked the support as the next best was Polly Inglis with 29 before they ran out of balls and finished at 124-7. Melissa Banks and Pandey both took two wickets while the other three dismissals were spread around the other bowlers.

  • World Tennis Tour title for NZ doubles duo

    Bay of Plenty's Corban Crowther (left) and Alex Klintchaov have won the doubles title at the ITF Futures in Papamoa PHOTO: TENNIS NZ GRAPHIC Success for the New Zealand combination of Corban Crowther and Alex Klintcharov at the Eves Open US$15,000 World Tennis Tour in Papamoa, Tauranga. The pair have won their first ITF pro title in New Zealand beating Australian fourth seed Nathan Cook and Jesse Delaney 6-4 6-3 to win the final. LATEST HEADLINES: Auckland FC suffer first loss in A-League Australia win Rose Bowl over White Ferns Wellington Phoenix continue unbeaten run Garvey secures European Tour card Breakers further into ANBL losing streak Crowther, 21 is from the Bay of Plenty, while Aucklander Klintcharov, 28 won the US$25,000 doubles title in Tianjin, China earlier this year with Tsung-Hao Hung (Chinese Taipei). The best local player in the singles was Isaac Becroft who reached the semifinalsl, while Klintcharov made the quarters as did Jack Loutit. In the women's US$35,000 draw New Zealand's Elyse Tse, 20 teamed up with recent top 100 singles player Julia Grabher from Austria to reach the doubles final. However they were beaten by second seeded Japanese pair Hiromi Abe and Shiho Akita 6-2 6-2 for the title. The best New Zealander in singles was Vivian Yang who reached the quarterfinals.

  • Whai take Tauihi title over Tokomanawa

    Morgan Yaeger was a leading scorer for the Whai in their victory over Tokomanawa Queens for the Tauihi final PHOTO: TAUIHI BASKETBALL AOTEAROA The Whai have won the 2024 Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa final after a 90-71 victory over Tokomanawa Queens in Tauranga.. Bottom of the table after just one win in the first six games Whai reversed that form to storm into the postseason with five wins from six. They continued their form to beat Northern Kāhu in the semis by 25-points and it was another 20-point victory in a dominant performance in the showpiece game. LATEST HEADLINES: Kiwi doubles title on World Tennis Tour Auckland FC suffer first loss in A-League Australia win Rose Bowl over White Ferns Wellington Phoenix continue unbeaten run Garvey secures European Tour card Injury caused Morgan Yaeger to miss half the season but on her return her influence was huge and it showed again in the final. The South Australian-born player who played for the Rockhampton Cyclones in the WNBL led the Whai scoring with 19 points. Other key contributors were Lara McSpadden (14 points and eight rebounds),Tall Fern McKenna Dale (16 points), Ashley Joens (11 points), import Laina Snyder (eight points and 14 rebounds while Kaylee Smiler added six points to pair with a strong defensive cameo. Queens, were in a third straight grand final, and had standout performances from the tireless Lou Brown who strung together yet another double-double with 19 points and 17 rebounds. Jihyun Park scored 17 points, while skipper Stella Beck and Jordan Horston contributed 13 points each In front of a full house at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre a high-speed opening quarter went the way of the Whai as they opened up a 31-19 lead with point guard McSpadden and Yaeger the main contributors. Queens had the better of the early stages of the second spell with Beck and Brown helping reduce the margin to single figures before Whai closed the half with 11 unanswered points to lead 57-37 at the main break. Yaeger led all scorers with 12 first half points to accompany 4 assists while for the Queens Brown was already in double-double territory with 10 points and 10 boards. The scoring slowed in the third as the pace of the contest appeared to take its toll. A mere 21 points were shared , the hosts with a 68-47 lead ahead of the final stanza. Queens came back from 17 points down in the fourth quarter to defeat Mainland Pouākai in the semi-final and it needed something of even more significant in the championship game. Five quick points from Brown kickstarted an improbable comeback but the response was immediate from Grand Final MVP Yaeger and Dale. Queens competed gamely until the end but the celebrations of the home crowd and supporters at the final whistle capped off a memorable occasion in Tauranga. Whai 90 – (Yaeger 19 points, Dale 16pts, McSpadden 14pts, Joens 11pts), Queens 71 – (Brown 19 points, 17rebs, Park 17pts, Horston 13pts, Beck 13pts)

  • Bevon Jacobs gets Black Caps call-up

    Bevon Jacobs (with bat) has been called in to the Black Caps for the T20 series against Sri Lanka PHOTO: LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Auckland batter Bevon Jacobs has earned his maiden Black Caps call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting at Bay Oval this weekend. Jacobs’ power-hitting has turned heads since he burst on to the domestic scene for the Canterbury Kings in last summer’s Dream11 Super Smash, and he’s continued his form for the Auckland Aces this season in both red-ball and 50-over cricket. The call-up caps off a memorable month for the 22-year-old who was also picked up in last month’s IPL mega auction to join Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner at the Mumbai Indians. LATEST HEADLINES: Phoenix dealt to by Western Sydney Whai take Tauihi title over Tokomanawa Kiwi doubles title on World Tennis Tour Auckland FC suffer first loss in A-League Australia win Rose Bowl over White Ferns Jacobs will get an early look at the touring Sri Lanka squad as he lines up for the New Zealand XI in today’s T20 warm-up at Lincoln University. Two 13-strong squads have been selected for the T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka in late December and early January, with the tour marking the start of Mitchell Santner’s tenure as full-time white-ball captain. The three-game ODI series in January will be the Black Caps final series before the 15-player squad is selected for the ICC Champions Trophy in February. The opening white-ball tour of the home summer also represents the first chance for Kiwi fans to see the likes of Zac Foulkes, Mitch Hay and Tim Robinson play for the BLACKCAPS at home, after the trio made their international debuts overseas during the winter. Canterburys wicketkeeper-batter Hay has been included in both squads after impressing on last month’s tour to Sri Lanka, where the 24-year-old claimed a men’s T20I record for the most dismissals in an innings (five catches and one stumping) in the first T20I in Dambulla, before scoring 49 with the bat in the second ODI in Pallekelle. Hay will keep in the T20I series and has been selected as batting and keeping cover for the ODI series, with incumbent Tom Latham set to join the squad for the three-match series starting at the Cello Basin Reserve on January 5. Latham will be joined by Will O’Rourke and Will Young as the ODI squad additions, in place of Jacobs, Foulkes and Robinson who have been selected for the T20I series only. O’Rourke will be rested for the T20I series following a heavy Test workload in which the 23-year-old featured in all eight of the Tests across the Sri Lanka, India and England series. Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell and Matt Henry all return to the white-ball squads, having missed last month’s trip to Sri Lanka to prepare for the England Test series. Henry will lead a youthful pace attack which includes Foulkes, O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy and Wellington Firebirds all-rounder Nathan Smith who continues his breakthrough summer having made his debut in all three formats in the past two months. Santner has been selected as the frontline spin option, alongside allrounders Ravindra, Michael Bracewell and Glenn Phillips. The squads to face Sri Lanka will be led by Luke Ronchi, with regular head coach Gary Stead taking a break off the back of an extensive period of cricket for the team. Ronchi will be supported by regular bowling coach Jacob Oram and Craig McMillan who will assist with the batting and fielding. Kane Williamson and Devon Conway were unavailable for selection due to their commitments in the South Africa SA20 competition. Ben Sears (knee) and Kyle Jamieson (back) were not considered for selection as they continue their rehabilitation from injury. The T20I squad will assemble on Boxing Day ahead of the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka at Bay Oval on December 28. Black Caps T20I & ODI squads v Sri Lanka Mitchell Santner (c) Northern Brave Michael Bracewell Wellington Firebirds Mark Chapman Auckland Aces Jacob Duffy Otago Volts Zak Foulkes Canterbury Kings (T20I only) Mitch Hay Canterbury Kings Matt Henry Canterbury Kings Bevon Jacobs Auckland Aces (T20I only) Tom Latham Canterbury Kings (ODI only) Daryl Mitchell Canterbury Kings Will O’Rourke Canterbury Kings (ODI only) Glenn Phillips Otago Volts Rachin Ravindra Wellington Firebirds Tim Robinson Wellington Firebirds (T20I only) Nathan Smith Wellington Firebirds Will Young Central Stags (ODI only)

  • Routliffe injured, Venus seeded with Mektic

    Erin Routliffe (pictured) is out of the ASB Classic with injury while fellow Kiwi Michael Venus has a new doubles partner PHOTO: NZSW New Zealand tennis player Erin Routliffe has had to withdraw from next week's ASB Classic in Auckland The world No 2 doubles player was due to play with WTA Finals winning partner, Canadian Gaby Dabrowski , but Routliffe hasn't recovered in time from a rib injury suffered during the finals. LATEST HEADLINES: Sri Lanka, holiday venues popular Vivian Yang wins ASB Classic wildcard Sri Lanka too strong for NZ XI Joe Champness leaves Auckland FC Australia big winners over White Ferns It would have been the first time Routliffe and Dabrowski had played in Auckland together. Routliffe will be hoping to recover in time for the Australian Open where she and Dabrowski would likely be the top seeds or seconds seeds. They reached the semifinals of the tournament last year. Meanwhile, Kiwi men's doubles player Michael Venus. who is ranked individually at 17 in the world will combine with new partner Nickola Mektic from Croatia. Mektic is a former top ranked player won the Wimbledon doubles title in 2021 and is currently ranked sixth in the world, together they are sixth on the ,lian Open doubles entry list, but could go as high as fifth by the time the tournament starts. Venus and Mektic will play Brisbane in the first week of the year followed by the ASB Classic and then Australian Open in Melbourne.

  • Champness departs AFC without playing

    Joe Champness (pictured in No 11) for New Zealand at the Tokyo Olympics has departed from Auckland FC PHOTO: THE NZ TEAM Globtrotting footballer Joe Champness has left Auckland FC without taking the field in the current A-League season. The All Whites midfielder has left the new club by mutual consent, said CEO Nick Becker. LATEST HEADLINES: Australia big winners over White Ferns Jacobs Black Caps call up, Hay keeper Phoenix dealt to by Western Sydney Whai take Tauihi title over Tokomanawa Kiwi doubles title on World Tennis Tour "Auckland FC would like to express its thanks to Joe for being part of the early foundations of the club and his contribution to date. "The club would like to wish Joe all the best for the future in both his football and personal endeavours." Champness has previously played in the A-League for Newcastle Jets and Brisbane Roar. The 27-year-old came to Auckland FC after playing in Turkey since the start of the 2020/21 season, most recently with Adanaspor. Champness is also a musician, releasing music under the stage name Jowic. The league-leading Auckland FC lost for the first time this season on Saturday, going down 4-0 to Western United. The next game for Auckland FC is against defending championsCentral Coast Mariners December 28..

  • Black Caps' Champions Trophy fixtures set

    The Black Caps will face Pakistan, Bangladesh and India at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. PHOTO; DAVE LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY The Black Caps will face hosts Pakistan, Bangladesh and India in Group A at the ICC Champions Trophy next year. New Zealand will play Pakistan at Karachi's National Stadium in the resurrected eight-nation, 50-over tournament's opener on Wednesday, February 19, before meeting Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium five days later. LATEST HEADLINES: JackJumpers Grinch to Breakers' Xmas Routliffe out injured, Venus new partner Sri Lanka, holiday venue games popular Vivian Yang wins ASB Classic wildcard Touring Sri Lanka too strong for NZ XI Due to India's refusal to play in Pakistan due to security concerns and other geo-political issues, the Black Caps' final group match against India will be played at Dubai's International Cricket Stadium, on Sunday, March 2. The top-two teams from each group will progress to the semifinals, to be played in Lahore and Dubai on March 4-5, with the final set for March 9, at either venue, dependent on if India advance. Afghanistan, Australia, England and South Africa make up Group B. The Black Caps won the then-ICC Knockout Trophy in Kenya in 2000, beating India by four wickets in the final, and it remains the team's only major white-ball tournament victory. New Zealand finished runners-up in 2009 and reached the semifinals in 2006, beaten by Australia on both occasions. The tournament was removed from the futures schedule following the 2017 edition but the ICC announced in 2021 it would return from 2025. BLACK CAPS AT ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY vs Pakistan, National Stadium, Karachi, Wednesday, February 19 vs Bangladesh, Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Monday, February 24 vs India, International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, Sunday, March 2

  • Australia take third ODI over White Ferns

    Suzie Bates is dismissed for 53 rund in the White Ferns third ODI defeat at the Basin Reserve PHOTO: LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Australia have been too strong once again for the White Ferns in their third and final ODI with a comprehensive 75 run victory at the Basin Reserve. Australia chose to bat and quickly piled on the runs with openers captain Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield posting an 88-run opening partnership at over six runs an over. Amelia Kerr and Rosemary Mair, who picked up two wickets each between the 15th and 22nd overs tried to hold off the visitors, but it was difficult. LATEST HEADLINES: Jacobs Black Caps call up, Hay keeper Phoenix dealt to by Western Sydney Whai take Tauihi title over Tokomanawa Kiwi doubles title on World Tennis Tour Auckland FC suffer first loss in A-League Australia had Annabel Sutherland scoring 42, and Ashleigh Gardner combined for a 73 run partnership for the fifth wicket. Gardner eventually made 74 from just 62 balls, before finally being bowled by Kerr. The allrounder finished the best of the Kiwi bowlers, taking four for 54 from her 10 overs, while Mair took finished with three for 58 off her 10. New Zealand claimed a morale victory by bowling out Australia with the last ball of the 49th over, but Australia had racked up 290 by then, which was to prove too challenging for the home team. Opener Suzie Bates top scored with 53 from 59 balls, the 49th time she has passed 50 in ODIs. But once captain Sophie Devine was bowled by Darcie Brown for 25 - the fourth wicket to fall - the required run rate was already at a steep seven runs an over, and New Zealand were not able to offer a comeback. The top six of the White Ferns order all passed 20 runs, but only Bates and eventually Maddy Green with 39 made it past 30 runs. Bella James was out for 24, Kerr 22 and Brooke Halliday 27. Sutherland, who was player of the match and the series, and Alana King were the best of the Australian bowlers taking three wickets each, as New Zealand was dismissed for 215 in the 44th over. New Zealand last held the trophy in 1999.

  • Volleyball NZ aims for LA 2028 with HPSNZ funding

    Shaunna Polley (left), Jason Lochhead and Alice Zeimann after winning the Mt Maunganui Beach Volleyball Futuresin 2024 POTO: VOLLEYBALL NZ/PHOTOTEK Volleyball New Zealand has received a boost in the journey towards qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. The encouragement comest after confirmation of High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) investment into the coming cycle. LATEST HEADLINES: JackJumpers grinch to Breakers Xmas Routliffe injured, Venus new partner Sri Lanka, holiday venues popular Vivian Yang wins ASB Classic wildcard Sri Lanka too strong for NZ XI For the 2025-28 period, Volleyball New Zealand will receive $150,000 per year of support from HPSNZ. The investment is set to shape the future of New Zealand’s high-performance beach volleyball athletes, helping provide them with the resources needed to excel on the global stage. The Los Angeles cycle funding represents a core funding increase of $50,000 per year from the previous level. Volleyball New Zealand High Performance Beach Coach Jason Lochhead says the funding support will be critical if the programme target is to be achieved. "Our goal is not only to qualify for the Games but to achieve a strong finish, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of our athletes,” Lochhead said. Lochhead also talked to the impact of the funding support where it matters most – for athletes on the sand in the programme. "Knowing we have the financial support to compete in the events we need to is a game-changer," says Lochhead. "Not only does it help us earn points on the road to the Olympics, but it also ensures our athletes gain high-level competitive experience to learn and grow. "The financial requirements of running a campaign like this can be immense, and this support alleviates that pressure. It allows our players to focus where it matters most—on the beach. The funding also provides a level of certainty for the programme, enabling us to plan more strategically throughout this cycle." Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, Lochhead says maintaining the health and wellbeing of the athletes involved will be vital in the push for qualification to Los Angeles. "One of our top priorities this quad is the health of our players. We had some injuries last time that slowed our growth. Ensuring our athletes are pushing their strength and speed while staying healthy and injury-free is critical to our success. “Staying on track with these goals will help us maintain momentum and achieve the results we’re striving for over this quad." The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Mt Maunganui Futures are in early March with the GJ Gardener Beach Tour throughout January and February.

  • JackJumpers grinch to Breakers Christmas

    Parker Jackson-Cartwright wasl top scorer for the Breakers in their loss to the Tasmania JackJumpers PHOTO: NZ BREAKERS/GETTY IMAGES A barrage of three-pointers by Jordon Crawford helped seal another defeat for the Breakers, this time 97-82 to the JackJumpers. Crawford nailed 26 points including six three-pointers after coming off the bench as the JackJumpers made it seven straight wins while the Breakers slumped to an eighth consecutive defeat. The Breakers have have gone winless in all seven matches since the FIBA break where they replaced Freddie Gillespie with 7'6 centre Tacko Fall. LATEST HEADLINES: Routliffe injured, Venus new partner Sri Lanka, holiday venues popular Vivian Yang wins ASB Classic wildcard Sri Lanka too strong for NZ XI Joe Champness leaves Auckland FC Precious little separated the two teams most of the evening too with Fall significant in the first half for New Zealand with seven points, five rebounds and two blocks with his team plus-15 in his minutes. Tasmania were leading at the half 42-39 largely thanks to 16 points with four three-pointers from Crawford despite them not making a free-throw. New Zealand hurt themselves going 5-of-12 before the JackJumpers did manage to push their lead out to nine by three quarter-time before completing the deal for the 15-point victory. Tasmania have improved from 3-8 in their championship defence to be 10-8 in fourth position while shooting 12/27 from deep with Crawford making 6/9 for 26 points along with four assists. Majok Deng stepped up in the absence of Will Magnay (broken toe) with 20 points and seven rebounds on 11/13 free-throw shooting with Reuben Te Rangi delivering another 12 points, and Milton Doyle eight points and five assists. The Breakers remain second last at 7-11 having lost eight in-a-row while only shooting 4/23 from long-range and 16/28 at the foul line. Fall finished with 11 points, nine rebounds and three blocks with Parker Jackson-Cartwright top-scoring with 23 points and six assists with Mojave King adding 12 points, three boards and three assists. The two teams were in vastly contrasting form coming into the Christmas Day spectacle and no more than four points separated them through the first quarter but the JackJumpers managed the last five points through Majok Deng and Anthony Drmic to lead 20-18 at quarter-time. New Zealand started the second quarter on fire with the first nine points starting with a dunk to Tacko Fall and including Matt Mooney knocking down a three-pointer as they opened up a game-high seven-point edge. Tasmania responded with 10 of the next 12 points to retake the lead with Jordon Crawford and Clint Steindl also hitting three-pointers in that stretch. Crawford also made a couple more threes before half-time to go into the break with 16 points for the JackJumpers. The home team were leading 42-39 on 56 per cent shooting despite only taking one free-throw while the Breakers got there 12 times, but only made five. Fall was having a significant impact for New Zealand with them outscoring Tasmania by 15 with his time on the floor before things remained tight throughout the third quarter. Just as the Breakers got back level thanks to Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Tasmania closed the term on an 8-2 run to go into three quarter-time leading 64-58 before Crawford pushed it out to nine with three free throws to open the fourth. Mojave King did bring New Zealand back within four points, but Tasmania continued to have the answers including a three-point play from Milton Doyle before it blew out to the 15-point win. The Breakers don't play again until being on the road to the Cairns Taipans next Tuesday for New Year's Eve. Tasmania Jackjumpers 97 (Jordan Crawford 26, Majok Deng 20, Reuben Te Rangi 12) NZ Brekers 82 (Parker Jackson-Cartwright 23, Mojave King 12, Sam Mennenga 11, Tacko Fall 11)

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