Guam’s Women’s Basketball team battled down to the final seconds against Cook Islands, and despite going 11-of-25 from the free throw line, they managed to hold on for a 67-66 win in the Quarterfinals.
Destiny Castro’s 22 points, Joy Pangilinan’s strong first half (16 points), and a clutch buckets from Brianna Benito were enough to power Guam into the semifinals against Fiji.
Guam Volleyball had a strong bounce-back performance against the Solomon Islands with the Men’s team winning 25-18, 25-19, 18-25, 25-22. The Women’s team defeated Solomon Islands in four sets 22-25, 20-25, 25-7, 21-25.
The Athletics team hit the track for the first time in the Pacific Games. Results and updates on times and medals will be posted when available.
Guam vs. Cook Islands BOX
Basketball
KNIGHTS GET MUCH NEEDED WIN OVER SHARKS
Volleyball
GECKOS LOCKED IN FOR TOP SPOT BATTLE
Wrestling
GALLERY: IIAAG WRESTLING WEEK 4
DID U KNOW?
The FD Friars have retired running back Kein Artero’s (#3), becoming the third Friar in three years to have his number retired. 2018 saw two numbers be retired from quarterback Daniel Phillips (#6) and De’Aundre Cruz (#24).
(photo from Kein Artero on Twitter)
QUICK HITS
The UOG Tritons have hired Bill Bennett as their new baseball manager. It has been over 20 years since UOG has had a competitive team.
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Desiree Eay takes gold in the USPA North American Powerlifting Championships in Las Vegas. Eay won the 56kg open and submasters categories and Best Lifter Award.
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GSPN celebrates 8 years! Chartered 11/11/11
