SAN RAFAEL, California – Sophomore KeanuMarie Huihui poured in 23 points and collected 13 rebounds for her first career double-double in a 69-62 victory over Dominican on Thursday evening in Pacific West Conference play at the Conlan Center.

After one point separated the two teams at the break, the Vulcans outscored the Penguins the rest of the way, 42-34, in the second half — overcoming 21 overall committed turnovers.

Hawai'i Hilo totaled 10 blocks with half of them coming from Noelle Su'a-Godinet, tying the program's single-game record — Hillary Hurley (21 points, 18 rebounds) in a 67-53 win against Chaminade in Jan. 2011.

Huihui had three blocks and a steal to round out her double-double performance (23 points, 8-13 field goals, 3-4 3-pointers, 4-6 free throws; 13 rebounds).

GAME NOTES

• Kaile Cruz totaled nine points with one 3-pointer, moving to No. 7 overall in the program record book with 84 perimeter plashes — surpassing Krystlelyn Omlan (2006-2008).
• Su'a-Godinet collected 10 boards and moved into a tie at No. 7 in the program record book with Kamalu Kamakawiwoole (2022-2024) at 344 career rebounds — surpassing Bree Olson (2019-2023).
• Hawai'i Hilo: 5-6 Overall (3-3 PacWest)
  • Preseason Coaches Poll: No. 11
  • Current Standing: No. T7
• Dominican: 10-3 Overall (4-3 PacWest)
  • Preseason Coaches Poll: No. 4
  • Current Standing: No. T4

UP NEXT

• Saturday, Jan. 10 (10 AM) vs Menlo (Atherton, CA)
• Thursday, Jan. 15 (5 PM) vs Dominican (Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium)
• Saturday, Jan. 17 (4 PM) vs Vanguard (Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium)
• Tuesday, Jan. 20 (5 PM) vs Westmont (Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium)
• Thursday, Jan. 22 (5 PM) vs Concordia (Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium)
• Saturday, Jan. 24 (1 PM) vs Biola (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.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Season and individual tickets for the Vulcans' 13 home matches at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium are available for purchase at HiloAthletics.com/tickets. Season tickets are $135 ($70 for seniors 65+ and middle/high school students) and also includes admission to an additional 16 Vulcans Men's Basketball home events.

BUY LIVESTREAM PACKAGE

Video livestreaming will be available for all home events this season through the PacWest Network, powered by Hudl TV. More information is available at HiloAthletics.com/livestream. Single-game passes are offered at $15 with a season-package price of $146.25.