OAKLAND, Calif. – The University of Hawaii at Hilo "found a way to win" according to Head Coach David Kaneshiro after posting a 47-43 PacWest victory over Holy Names University.
 
"It wasn't the prettiest game," Kaneshiro said. "We hurt ourselves with turnovers throughout the game. When we didn't turn it over, we had some really good possessions. We executed, had some good shots and shot a good percentage.

"Playing four games on the road is never easy."
 
The Vulcans turned it over 23 times in the game. Not since opening the season with 27 and 25 turnovers to the University of Alaska Anchorage, have the Vulcans seen such numbers.
 
Through 18 minutes of play, the Vulcans maintained the lead until Chariaha Scott knotted the score at 20 with a lay-up. Sydney Mercer's 3-pointer gave the Vulcans the 23-20 halftime lead. The Vulcans would maintain the lead the rest of the way.
 
Patience Taylor led the Vulcans (7-12 overall, 7-7 PacWest) with a 7-of-9 performance from the field for a team-leading 14 points and seven rebounds.
 
The Vulcans hit 18-of-44 (40.9%) shots from the field with five 3-pointers and were 6-of-12 (50%) at the free throw line.
 
Garysha Youngblood led the Hawks (7-18, 6-10) with nine points while Tatiana Howard grabbed 12 rebounds.
 
The Hawks hit 16-of-57 (28.1%) shots from the field with three 3-pointers and were 8-of-14 (57.1%) from the free throw line. They turned the ball over 18 times.
 
The Vulcans return to the civic auditorium to host Chaminade University in an 11 a.m. PacWest game on Saturday, February 13.
 
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