Hawai'i Hilo Men's Basketball lost to HPU, 88-75, in a Pacific West Conference match, despite shooting .431 from the field. HPU, however, outperformed them with a .517 shooting rate, including .519 from three-point range, securing a 16-point halftime lead. The Vulcans made a late push with an 8-0 run, cutting the deficit to three points, but HPU ultimately pulled away, closing the game with a 21-10 scoring advantage. The loss leaves Hawai'i Hilo winless at 0-5 for the season.

By the Numbers
  • Dre Nobles scored 20 points, shooting 7-8 from the field.
  • HPU's Quentin Meza and Joshua West combined for 35 points on 13-19 shooting.
State of Play
  • Hawai'i Hilo remains winless at 0-5 overall and 0-1 in the PacWest.
  • HPU improves to 4-2 overall and 1-1 in the conference.
What's Next

The Vulcans will face Chaminade next on December 6 and have a rematch against HPU on December 13. Upcoming holiday games are slated in Las Vegas later in December.

Bottom Line

Hawai'i Hilo's offensive performance shows potential but needs to improve defense to secure their first win of the season. The upcoming matches will be crucial for rebuilding momentum in the PacWest standings.