Vulcan split home doubleheader against PLNU
UH-Hilo’s men’s and women’s basketball teams split a home doubleheader against Point Loma on Tuesday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
The Vulcans will return for five more contests at Civic, hosting Azusa Pacific (Jan. 27), Chaminade (Feb. 3), Biola (Feb. 8), Concordia University Irvine (Feb. 10) and HPU (March 2).
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MEN: UH-HILO 75 – PLNU 71
Zoar Nedd cashed in nine of the Vulcans’ final 15 points, including hitting jackpot on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to send the game to overtime before the UH-Hilo men’s basketball team ultimately ousted Point Loma, 75-71, Tuesday night in Pacific West Conference action.
The Vulcans battled back from a double-digit second-half deficit but still found themselves down by three points with four seconds left in regulation. Jarin Edwards inbounded the ball to Nedd near halfcourt and dashed toward the basket between two defenders to loft up the game-tying splash as time expired.
The two teams met earlier this month on Jan. 6 in San Diego with the Sea Lions coming out with a last-second win, 74-71.
UH-Hilo moved to a 12-8 overall record (6-5 PacWest) while Point Loma moved to 7-3 in conference play (12-6 overall).
The top six teams at the end of the regular season will make it to San Diego for the 2023-24 PacWest Conference Tournament set for March 7-9 at Point Loma’s Golden Gymnasium.
UH-Hilo sits at No. 6 while Point Loma holds the second spot in the standings.
Academy of Art is at the top with an 8-2 record.
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WOMEN: PLNU 68- UH-HILO 49
After a tough back-and-forth opening half, the UH-Hilo women’s basketball team was dropped by Point Loma, 68-49, Tuesday evening.
Kamalu Kamakawiwoole totaled 18 points and seven rebounds to lead the Vulcans.
The two teams last clashed on Jan. 6 in San Diego with the Vulcans victorious, 74-71.
UH-Hilo moved to a 6-10 overall record (3-7 PacWest) while Point Loma moved to 5-5 in conference play (9-9 overall).
Saturday’s matchup with Azusa Pacific has been moved up 30 minutes to a 4:30 p.m. start time.
The top six teams at the end of the regular season will make it to San Diego for the 2023-24 PacWest Conference Tournament set for March 7-9 at Point Loma’s Golden Gymnasium.
UH-Hilo continues to fight for a spot, sitting a three-way tie for No. 8 in the standings.
Point Loma holds the No. 6 slot.
Azusa Pacific is at the top with a 10-0 record.
