HILO, Hawai'i-- This week's Pepsi Athletes of the week are men's basketball's Freshman Max Kunnert and women's basketball's Senior Sara Shimizu. 
 
Max Kunnert
Kunnert had a great game against Hawaii Pacific last Sunday (Dec. 12) in the Vulcans 79-67 victory over HPU. 
 
Kunnert, freshman from Milwaukee, Wisc., scored 12 points and contributed one assist in UH Hilo's win. Kunnert was also 5-for-8 in the field, and 50 percent from behind the arc, landing two of four 3-point shots. 
 
Kunnert also snagged four rebounds and one steal against the Sharks. He was tied with three other players for the most rebounds on the team. 
 
Sara Shimizu
Shimizu was a key asset in the Vulcans' 73-50 win over Hawaii Pacific, which was the Vulcans' first time beating HPU since 2012.
 
Shimizu was the second-highest Vulcan scorer with 12 points. She was 3-for-6 in the field and led her team in 3-pointers. Shimizu was an efficient 2-for-3 from behind the arc and contributed two assists against the Sharks. She was also 4-for-6 at the free throw line and collected four boards.