CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (Interstat) — Mid-North Whai overcame a halftime deficit and beat Mainland Pouakai 82-78 on Friday in a women’s professional basketball game. Mid-North Whai trailed 43-38 at halftime before using a 25-18 fourth quarter to secure the road win. The visitors led 23-18 after the first quarter, but Mainland Pouakai answered with a 25-point second quarter. Mid-North Whai entered the final period down 60-57. Laina Nicole Snyder powered Mid-North Whai with 16 points, 15 rebounds and three assists. Emilia Shearer added 24 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Patricia Brossmann had 12 points and seven assists. Ashlee Strawbridge scored 10 points. For Mainland Pouakai, Morgan Yaeger finished with 28 points, six rebounds and four assists. Mckenna Dale posted 11 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and Mikayla Vaughn added 12 points. The result moved both teams to 2-1 this season. Mid-North Whai next plays at Tokomanawa, while Mainland Pouakai visits Northern Kahu.