Hawai’i Hilo Women’s Basketball Faces Tough Loss to Westmont in PacWest Conference Game
The Hawai'i Hilo Women's Basketball team struggled to recover from an early 14-0 deficit and fell to Westmont with a final score of 63-42 in Pacific West Conference play. Despite a stronger second quarter performance, the Vulcans faced a 30-15 halftime deficit, ultimately outrebounded by the Warriors 45-27.
By the Numbers- Hawai'i Hilo went 0 of 12 from the field in the opening period.
- Kamalu Kamakawiwoole led the Vulcans with 12 points and seven rebounds.
- The top six teams at the end of the regular season will advance to the PacWest Conference Tournament on March 7-9.
- Hawai'i Hilo needs to win their regular-season finale against HPU and rely on Biola losing their remaining games to secure a postseason berth.
- There are two potential scenarios for Hawai'i Hilo to qualify for the tournament, including head-to-head tie-breaker rules if needed.
The Vulcans will play their final home game against HPU on March 2 and will honor their senior Kamalu Kamakawiwoole during Senior Day festivities.
Bottom LineThe Hawai'i Hilo Women's Basketball team faces a challenging path to secure a spot in the PacWest Conference Tournament, hinging on their upcoming games and results from competing teams, with their postseason fate hanging in the balance.
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