PAPEETE (Tahiti) - Samoa began its FIBA Women’s Polynesian Cup 2026 campaign with an 81-64 win over the Cook Islands in Toahotu, marking a strong start in the women’s competition. The victory was notable for a squad that has come together from various locations worldwide. Team member Malama Leaupepe expressed pride in the group’s rapid development and chemistry, despite their young age and limited familiarity with one another.
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Leaupepe played a key role in Samoa's success, helping to control the game while the team worked on building combinations early in the tournament. “I think it was a great first game for us,