The University of Hawaii at Hilo dropped a Pacific West Conference match to Grand Canyon University 71-47 in Phoenix, AZ.
 
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The Vulcans kept the game close in the first half never trailing by more than eight points and entering the break just a basket behind at 32-30.
 
“We did a really good job defensively in the first half on the first shot,” UH Hilo Head Coach David Kaneshiro said. “Offensively we started to see a rhythm at the end of the first half and were able to make some shots.”
 
But the second half start was a different story as the Antelopes went on a 20-5 that saw the Vulcans go through a scoreless six minutes.
 
The Vulcans return from their PacWest opening series to face the classroom work.
 
“After finals we need to get to work on being a more consistent defensive team,” Kaneshiro said. “I know we can do it and we have the potential to do it.”
 
Jameia McDuffie led the Vulcans with 12 points.