UH-Hilo beats W. New Mexico
Advertiser Staff
Bryan Ngo scored 21 points to lead four teammates in double figures as host Hawai'i-Hilo defeated Western New Mexico, 95-81, last night.
Brandon James added 16 points, Zachery Wilde had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Justin Smith and Lavell Shipman each had 13 points for the Vulcans (2-2), who led 41-31 at intermission.
Tony Riley Jr. scored 24 points for the visiting Mustangs (1-3).
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HAWAI'I PACIFIC 91, CHAMINADE 57
Tiffany Wilson scored 18 points and Mana Hopkins 16, leading the Sea Warriors (1-2) over the Silverswords (0-1) in the opening game of the DII Tournament at Cannon Activities Center in Lä'ie.
Paris Gravely had 13 points, Jazzmin Awa-Williams had 10 points and 13 rebounds, and Genesis Lewis also had 10 points for HPU. Jamie Higa scored 12 and Kayci Will 11 for Chaminade.
BYU-HAWAI'I 68, HAWAI'I-HILO 59
Lindsey Sundin scored 13 points and the host Seasiders (1-0) rallied from a 31-27 halftime deficit to beat the Vulcans (1-4) in the second game of the DII Tournament.
Kristi Imai led UHH with 15 points. Hina Kimitete added 11 and Tressa Torres 10 for the Vulcans.