SAN DIEGO, California – Kamalu Kamakawiwoole nailed back-to-back 3-pointers in the final minute of play to shut the door on the Sea Lions as the Hawai'i Hilo Women's Basketball team defeated Point Loma, 74-71, Saturday afternoon in Pacific West Conference play at the Golden Gymnasium.

Kamakawiwoole tallied a career-high 27 points (11-15 FG) as the Vulcans shot 80.0 percent in the final quarter, hitting on their final six shot attempts (along with going 4 of 4 at the free throw line). The fifth-year senior banked-in the go-ahead shot at the 4:30 mark to make it a 61-60 score.

The two teams traded blows as the Sea Lions thrice made it just a single-point score, but Kamakawiwoole's two treys — the second of which was splashed with 11 seconds to go — helped extend the Vulcans out for the last time. PLNU managed to sneak inside for a quick two points before forcing a turnover on the ensuing inbound to gain final possession with five seconds left, but Hawai'i Hilo stood strong as Point Loma's three-point heave fell short as time expired.

UP NEXT

Hawai'i Hilo moved to a 5-7 overall record (2-4 PacWest) while Point Loma moved to 4-2 in conference play (8-6 overall). The two teams will meet again Jan. 23 at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.

The Vulcans will return to the Big Island to begin a nine-game in-state slate, starting with hosting Dominican (Jan. 11) and Academy of Art (Jan. 15).

Next Thursday night's matchup will be "Welcome Back Students" night sponsored by Pepsi. Attending University of Hawai'i at Hilo and Hawai'i Community College students will receive a free Pepsi-brand drink with opportunities to win prizes at halftime.

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.