HILO, Hawai'i – The short-handed Hawai'i Hilo Women's Basketball team took on the tough task of an early-season exhibition tune-up against Division-I Eastern Kentucky, falling, 78-49, Wednesday evening at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.

The Vulcans were already handicapped with a max rotation of seven available players when an early-game foul resulted in going with just six the rest of the way.

Hawai'i Hilo shot well in the opening period, going 7 of 15 from the field (.466) but EKU shot even better at .750 with four 3-pointers. While the Colonels cooled off and went just 32.2 percent the rest of the way, the quick pace of play of the Division-I squad helped to further wear down the short-handed Vulcans.

Keirstyn Agonias finished with 16 points (8-11 FG) and 10 rebounds for an unofficial third-career double-double — stats don't count since it was an exhibition for Hawai"i Hilo. Jazmine Soto also totaled 16 points with two of the Vulcans' five 3-pointers.

Hawai'i Hilo stayed at 1-4 overall (0-2 PacWest) while Eastern Kentucky moved to a 7-3 record (0-0 ASUN).

UP NEXT: Saturday, Dec. 14 (5 PM) vs Douglas College (Hilo, Hawai'i / Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium)

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 Women'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 17 total home broadcasts for $191.25. Prorated prices are available up until the midway point of the season. More information at HiloAthletics.com/livestream.