Hawai'i Hilo Vulcans Athletics

Sophomore Alessandro Giuliato had a big week in Texas as the No. 7 ranked Vulcans won three of five matches. Giuliato went 4-0 in singles, including capturing UH HIlo's lone victory over No. 1 nationally ranked Barry (Fla.). In that match, the Italian native made short work of the No. 6 ranked player in the nation, Barry's Carlos Gomez, 6-3, 6-2. The left-hander also had straight set victories over Adham Gaber of Southwest Baptist (#10 team in the country), 6-4, 6-1, Jose Antelo of St. Mary's TX (6-2, 6-2) and Eban Straker-Meads of Auburn-Montgomery, 6-4, 7-5. Ranked No. 33 in NCAA Division II prior to the season, Giuliato was not able to play in the final match of the trip versus St. Edward's TX. He is now 6-0 on the season in singles.