HILO, Hawai'i – Despite the differentials in the final score and team records, Wednesday night's match was hotly contested as the Hawai'i Hilo Men's Basketball team prevailed over Fresno Pacific, 70-60, at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium as the Vulcans moved to 3-0 in the Pacific West Conference season.
Five total technical fouls were issued out to keep the game in check, but it was a slow start for both squads until Hawai'i Hilo hit on a 12-0 run midway through the first half to take a 17-13 lead. A subsequent 11-2 run before the half followed by a 12-3 scoring streak to open the second period further pushed the Vulcans ahead to nurse a near-10-point margin the rest of the way to victory.
Carlos Ramsey Jr. led with 25 points on an efficient 10-of-14 shooting performance as Nadjrick Peat once again brought the electricity with 11 points (three dunks) and five blocks — tying five other single-game performances (including one of his own) to rank second most in program history. The Jamaica native also moved to No. 5 in Hawai'i Hilo's career record book with 72 blocks.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Wednesday night was Faculty Appreciation Night as University of Hawai'i at Hilo professors, instructors and staff members were invited to attend and received VIP treatment on the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium stage.
Director of Athletics Patrick Guillen and PacWest Commissioner Jessica Harbison Weaver (Anthony Akau / Hawai'i Hilo Sports Information)
The Vulcans were also treated to a visit by new PacWest Conference Commissioner Jessica Harbison Weaver, who stepped into the role this past summer after former commissioner Bob Hogue retired after 16 years.
UP NEXT
Hawai'i Hilo moved to a 3-0 PacWest record (7-2 overall) while Fresno Pacific moved to 0-3 in the conference (1-7 overall).
The Big Island Holiday Classic returns for another year, Dec. 15-19, at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. Hawai'i Hilo will take on Alaska (Dec. 17), Hastings (Dec. 18) and San Francisco State (Dec. 19). More information is available at HiloAthletics.com/BIC.
The Vulcans will close out the calendar year on the road in Southern California, taking on Biola on Dec. 30.
Hawai'i Hilo and Fresno Pacific will meet again in California on Feb. 22, 2024.
SEASON TICKETS
Single-game and season tickets are now available to be purchased online through Hawai'i Hilo Vulcans Athletics' recently launched online ticket platform in partnership with AudienceView Campus.
The 2023-24 slate will feature 28 total home contests at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium with a package price of $130 for adults and $65 for seniors (ages 65-plus) and middle/high school students.
Both can be accessed at HiloAthletics.com/tickets.
VIDEO STREAM PACKAGES
The Hawai'i Hilo Men's Basketball team will have 14 home games available to be viewed online through our video stream broadcasts in partnership with Out of the Sea Media Arts Inc.
Single-game viewing will be priced at $10 with a season-package offering of $105.
More information is available at HiloAthletics.com/LiveStream.
