Dreary encounter

Press, 31 May 1982, Page 18

Dreary encounter

Admiral Lodge Checkers beat its arch-rival, Mathews Mairehau, 49-37, in the main game of the Cooper Henderson women’s division one basketball competition at Cowles Stadium on Saturday. The game, which was the curtain-raiser to the National League encounter, was drearv in the first half, but brightened in the second when Checkers showed skill and determination after strong words from the coach, Russ Berry, at half-time. Aranui and C.C.L. University battled away with Aranui winning the match in the last few

minutes. 30-25. Hagley played its best basketball of the season to down Continental Caterers,, Rangiora. 46-41. After six rounds Checkers and Aranui are unbeaten with five wins each and will meet next Saturday. Mairehau. Rangiora, Hagley, and University have two wins each. Rebels have yet to win a game. Admiral Lodge Checkers 49, Mathews Mairehau 37 Checkers failed to concentrate on its basic play and was put off stride by the more physical game of Mairehau. it also be-

; came preoccupied in disputing i refereeing calls. - Aranui 30, CCL-University 25 These two teams were farniliar with each other’s plav and a ! great defensive battle kept honours even thoughout. Marian Bain (University) and Cia Sten- ' trom (Aranui) dominated their ' respective boards, but tight defence restricted player's scoring ■ potential. , Hagley 46, Rangiora 41 Hagley played a more disciplined game and quick recovery on defence denied Rangiora its usual free flowing display.