UH-H men’s basketball hits triple digits in win over Fontbonne

UH-H men's basketball cheers on the bench during Saturday's win over Fontbonne at the Hilo Civic. (Anthony Akau/Courtesy Image)

HILO — The Vulcans continued to shoot hot by draining double-digit 3-pointers for a consecutive contest while posting .521 from the field as Hawai’i Hilo men’s basketball defeated Fontbonne, 103-47, Saturday afternoon as part of the De Luz Chevrolet Big Island Holiday Classic at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.

The Vulcans shot 15 of 37 (.405) from beyond the arc, led by four 3-pointers from Jake Kosakowski (12 points) and a pair each from Julian Roberts (14 points), Andre Norris (12 points) and Isaiah Hinds (six points).

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Hawai’i Hilo had a distinct size advantage over its Division-III foe as Nadjrick Peat collected his 10th-career double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

The Vulcans outrebounded the Griffins, 51-30.

Six players finished with double-digit scoring figures led by 15 points from Julio Montes II.

Hawai’i Hilo moved to 7-4 overall (1-1 PacWest) while Fontbonne moved to a 3-7 record (2-1 SLIAC).

Up next: De Luz Chevrolet Big Island Holiday Classic – 3 p.m. Saturday vs. Kansas Wesleyan (Hilo / Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium)

Season tickets: Season tickets for 31 total Vulcans Basketball home events are now available.

Online purchase available at HiloAthletics.com/Tickets.

Video livestream: Hawai’i Hilo men’s basketball video livestream packages are now available for purchase online through the recently-launched PacWest Network, powered by Hudl TV.

The 2024-25 season includes 14 total home broadcasts for $157.50. More information at HiloAthletics.com/livestream.

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