The Australian men easily accounted for Papua New Guinea 93-35, while the Australian women posted a remarkable 97-6 win over Guam.
Coming into the tournament as favourites, the Australian men wasted no time asserting themselves on the opening day of action, racing to a 26-6 quarter time lead.
The one-way traffic continued as the Australians cruised to a 58-point victory, with New South Welshman Kai Healy posting a game-high 18 points (7-of-11 FG) to go with five rebounds in 23 minutes.
Tasmanian duo Tanner Krebs (14 points) and Kai Woodfall (12 points and three assists) provided support, along with Geremy McKay (13 points and four rebounds) and Rhys Vague (10 points and four rebounds).
It was a dramatically one-sided affair for the Australian women as they established a 32-4 lead at quarter time, before keeping their opponents to scoreless after half time.
Dandenong Rangers WNBL player Lauren Scherf led the way for the Australians, posting a game-high 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Kristy Wallace had 18 points and Brodie Theodore had 17 points in the rout.
Friday see the women take on New Caledonia, while the men face Guam.
For all the latest news and results from the 2013 FIBA Oceania Pacific Championships be sure to visit the official tournament website on the below link and the BA website at www.basketball.net.au.
Australian Teams for 2013 FIBA Oceania Pacific Championships
Men’s
Callum Barker TAS
George Blagojevic VIC
Tad Dufelmeier ACT
Kai Healy NSW
Tanner Krebs TAS
Geremy McKay VIC
Joseph Owens QLD
Joel Smith VIC
Rhys Vague WA
Kai Woodfall TAS
Reserves
Michael Wearne VIC
Jaden Weldon NSW
Tyler Constable VIC
Head Coach: Adrian Dark
Women’s
Rachel Antoniadou VIC
Kasey Burton VIC
Madison Doorn NSW
Meg Essex QLD
Alliyah Fareo NSW
Montana Farrah-Seaton NSW
Mikayla Pirini WA
Lauren Scherf VIC
Brodie Theodore VIC
Kristy Wallace QLD
Reserves
Riley Evans NSW
Rebekah Hatchard SA
Head Coach: Mark Wrobel
