Women's Basketball at Hawai'i Hilo secured a 73-67 overtime victory over Chaminade in a Pacific West Conference showdown at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. The game manifested a total team effort, with the Vulcans leading for most of the game before the Silverswords made a late surge, necessitating extraordinary performances to secure the win.

Why It Matters

The victory propels Hawai'i Hilo to an 8-11 overall record and a 5-8 standing in the PacWest, positioning the team in contention for the upcoming PacWest Conference Tournament. In contrast, Chaminade's 1-14 conference play and 3-17 overall record place them at the bottom of the standings, highlighting the significance of this victory for Hawai'i Hilo's season trajectory.

By the Numbers
  • Hawai'i Hilo: 8-11 overall record, 5-8 PacWest standing
  • Chaminade: 1-14 in conference play, 3-17 overall
State of Play
  • Hawai'i Hilo is vying for a spot in the top six teams to qualify for the 2023-24 PacWest Conference Tournament.
  • The PacWest Hawai'i Challenge intensifies the Hawai'i-based rivalries, with all three schools tied with a 1-1 record after the initial basketball action.
What's Next

Hawai'i Hilo will host Biola, Concordia University Irvine, and HPU in their upcoming contests at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, as they continue their pursuit for a place in the PacWest Conference Tournament.

Bottom Line

Hawai'i Hilo's hard-fought victory over Chaminade cements their position as a formidable contender in the PacWest, signaling their determination to secure a spot in the upcoming conference tournament.