RAMS NEWS: RAMS WINLESS ON AUCKLAND DOUBLE-HEADER
by Piet Van Hasselt
26 & 27 April 2003

26 April - HARBOUR HEATS UP!
Turnovers cost the Canterbury Rams a positive ending to their Auckland away double-header going down in a low scoring game, 76-86.  A balanced Kiwi attack with five players in double-figures helped Harbour to the victory.  American Mike Pegues led the Rams with 21 points.  Apologies for the late boxscore - the poor Harbour stats crew had computer troubles and had to do the second half the old fashioned way - by hand!  The good people at BBNZ have manually entered these stats and the boxscore was available this afternoon.

Harbour Heat 86 (Brad Riley 19, Robert Tuilave 12, Brendon Pongia 10, Jeff Niwa 10, Dylan Chase 10)

Canterbury Rams 76 (Mike Pegues 21, David Langrell 19, Rewi Manahi 12)

BOXSCORE

27 April - STARS SHINE IN AUCKLAND
Auckland began their season with a win this afternoon over the Canterbury Rams, 95-82.  A decisive 29-14 score-line in the third quarter allowed the Aucklanders to build up a 21-point lead at the end of the third quarter.  Guard Aaron Olsen was on fire from three-point land knocking down six bombs.  The Rams accumulated a costly 40 turnovers compared to the Stars 16.  American Casey Frank was the catalyst on the inside providing 15 points and 15 rebounds.  Dave Langrell had 14 points, eight rebounds and six assists for the visitors.  The Rams now play the Harbour Heat on Sunday afternoon and must win to avoid a 0-2 start to the season.

Auckland Stars 95 (Aaron Olsen 22, Reece Cassidy 17, Casey Frank 15, Lindsay Tait 14)
Canterbury Rams 82 (Mike Pegues 22, Dave Langrell 14, Boyd Smart 13, Rewi Manahi 10)
Halftime 42-36
Boxscore