Vanguard women's basketball dominated Hawaii Hilo, winning 99-49 in a Pacific West Conference game. The Lions trailed only briefly, shooting 52.6% from the field and achieving their largest conference victory of the season. With the win, Vanguard improves to 15-5 overall and 11-3 in the PacWest, while Hilo falls to 5-17 and 3-12. Micaela Hanning set a conference milestone, recording 14 assists, tying her for second all-time in a single game in the PacWest. Six Lions scored in double figures, including Kaylee Byon with 16 points.

By the Numbers
  • Vanguard shot 52.6% from the field, scoring 99 points.
  • Micaela Hanning recorded 14 assists, tying for second in PacWest history for assists in a single game.
  • Vanguard secured 51 rebounds, including 19 offensive boards turning into 25 second-chance points.
State of Play
  • Vanguard is tied with Point Loma for third place in the PacWest standings, with PLNU holding the tiebreaker.
  • Vanguard has beat Hawaii Hilo in all three meetings in program history.
  • California Baptist University is one game behind Vanguard after their recent win.
What's Next

Vanguard faces a crucial rematch against Westmont, who are currently one game ahead in the standings. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

This commanding victory solidifies Vanguard's competitive position in the conference, highlighting their potential as they head into a challenging stretch. Maintaining their performance will be crucial as they aim for higher seeding in the playoffs.