HILO, Hawai'i – Already sporting a double-digit halftime lead, the Vulcans came out of the break shooting red hot as Hawai'i Hilo Men's Basketball reached triple digits in a 116-66 victory over Northwest Indian College Friday evening at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.

Hawai'i Hilo shot 61.9 percent from the field in the second half as it outscored NWIC, 70-30. The Vulcans finished with 13 splashes from beyond the arc (44.8 percent) and finished the game at 53.8 percent overall.

Julio Montes II led with 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting with four 3-pointers from beyond the arc. Jake Kosakowski made his official debut of the season, putting in 17 points on five 3-pointers. Jarin Edwards and Telryn Villa each scored 10 points.

UP NEXT: Hoops in Hawai'i Classic – Friday, Nov. 29 (8 PM) vs Adelphi (Honolulu, Hawai'i / HPU's The Shark Tank)

SEASON TICKETS: Season tickets for 31 total Vulcans Basketball home events are now available. Online purchase available at HiloAthletics.com/Tickets.

VIDEO LIVESTREAM: Hawai'i Hilo Men's Basketball video livestream packages are now available for purchase online through the recently-launched PacWest Network, powered by Hudl TV. The 2024-25 season includes 14 total home broadcasts for $157.50. More information at HiloAthletics.com/livestream.

NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE EAGLES

• Independent
• Campus Location: Bellingham, Washington
• 2023-24 Season: 20-10 Record (14-4 GNAC)
• Last Meeting: W 102-65 (Nov. 25, 2023 in Hilo, Hawai'i)