Hilo, Hawaii – With his parents in the stands, University of Hawaii at Hilo Basketball Coach Jeff Law posted his 100th career victory with last night's 95-80 win over Western New Mexico University.

Law began his UHH tenure with the 1998-99 season. Prior to his arrival, the program had one winning record over 12 seasons. After two years, the program posted a five-year string of winning seasons. At the end of the 2002-03 regular season, he became the first UH Hilo basketball coach to take a team to an NCAA Regional. During his tenure, 14 players have earned all-conference recognition.

That season set the standards for the program. UH Hilo finished the season 18-10, second in the Pacific West Conference, ranked sixth in the Region and earned a spot in the NCAA West Regional. It was also the program’s third consecutive winning season and second consecutive 18-win season. The Vulcans led the conference in turnover margin and was second in free throw percentage, steals and offensive rebounds. Three players received all-conference recognition.

The 2001-02 teams chalked up an 18-9 record, the most wins over the previous 12 seasons. Two players were selected all-conference.

During the 2000-01 season, the Vulcan racked up a 16-11 record, the first winning season in six years. Three players earned all-conference recognition.

Law’s building process began during 1998-99 season. He used a skeleton crew of three returning players and a handful of freshmen, and pulled off several upsets including an overtime victory of then 7th-ranked and undefeated Midwestern State University.

Law has compiled a 100-73 record.