SANTA BARBARA, California – Hawai'i Hilo Women's Basketball fell to Westmont, 79-43, Saturday evening in Pacific West Conference play at the Murchison Gym.
The Vulcans shot 28.8 percent from the field and were 0 of 8 from beyond the arc. Tavina Harris led with 15 points and six rebounds. Kaile Cruz totaled 14 points, going 8 of 9 from the free throw line.
Westmont managed to take 18 more shot attempts than Hawai'i Hilo and out-rebounded the Vulcans at a 54-24 margin (19 offensive boards).
GAME NOTES
- Hawai'i Hilo: 5-14 Overall (3-11 PacWest)
- Preseason Coaches Poll: No. 11
- Current Standing: No. T11
- Westmont: 15-5 Overall (11-3 PacWest)
- Preseason Coaches Poll: No. 3
- Current Standing: No. T2
UP NEXT
- Tuesday, Feb. 3 (5:30 PM) vs Vanguard (Costa Mesa, California)
- Thursday, Feb. 5 (3:30 PM) vs Biola (La Mirada, California)
- Saturday, Feb. 7 (3 PM) vs Concordia (Irvine, California)
- Thursday, Feb. 12 (5 PM) vs Jessup (Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium)
PACWEST PRESEASON POLL
Hawai'i Hilo was voted No. 11 in the Pacific West Conference Preseason Coaches Poll. The Vulcans finished the 2024-25 regular season tied at No. 10 in the conference standings. The six-team 2025-26 PacWest Championships will be hosted by PLNU on March 5-7 in San Diego.
