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    The Tall Ferns have opened their Olympic pre-qualifying series account with a 111-54 hammering of the Philippines in Auckland

    The Tall Ferns have opened their Olympic pre-qualifying series account with a 111-54 hammering of the Philippines in Auckland


    Tessa Boagni and Penina Davidson led the way with 16 points each.

    Captain Kalani Purcell says they aimed to keep motivating each other as the game wore on.



    South Korea have edged China 81-80 in the other match.

    The Tall Ferns next play China tomorrow.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     18 Jan: The New Zealand Breakers have kept their NBL playoff hopes alive after beating the Cairns Taipans 104-86 in Perth
     17 Jan: The Perth Wildcats have posted a 92-87 win over the Illawarra Hawks in front of their home fans in the Australian Basketball League
     12 Jan: Breakers forward Rob Baker has responded to his coach's defensive criticism in basketball's ANBL
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