OLYMPIA, Washington – Hawai'i Hilo Men's Basketball poured in 31 points over the final 10 minutes to open its season with a 98-79 victory over The Evergreen State College on Wednesday evening at the Costantino Recreation Center.
The Vulcans held a nine-point lead at the break, 48-39, but Evergreen State shot 12-of-19 (.632) from the field and forced seven turnovers (six steals) to be able to outscore Hawai'i Hilo, 28-19, at the start of the second half to bring the score tied at 67 with 10:40 left.
Hawai'i Hilo responded and outscored the Geoducks, 31-12, the rest of the way, shooting 11 of 12 from the field (92 percent) and making all five of its three-point attempts. An 8-0 run restored a nine-point lead as Evergreen State went nearly four minutes without a field goal. A 7-0 run and a 9-0 finish capped the 98-79 final, with the Vulcans outrebounding the Geoducks, 11-5, and assisting on seven of their 11 baskets over the stretch.
Dre Nobles scored a game-high 21 points (9-10 FG) and went three for three on 3-pointers while pulling down eight rebounds. Brandon Morgan added 18 points, Jamal Turay scored 17 points (7-10 FG) (3-4 3FG) and Quinlan Daly totaled 14 points.
The Vulcans' 14 3-pointers tied for 10th on the program's team single-game records list.
GAME NOTES
| Team Totals |
Hawai'i Hilo |
Evergreen State |
| Shooting |
38-66 (.576) |
32-68 (.471) |
| Three-Pointers |
14-31 (.452) |
8-27 (.296) |
| Free Throws |
8-10 (.800) |
7-15 (.467) |
| Total Rebounds |
42 |
31 |
| Total Turnovers |
12 |
6 |
| Total Steals |
5 |
8 |
Hawai'i Hilo: Program Single-Game Rank No. T10 – 14 3-Pointers
No. T10: 2017-18 vs Central Washington – 14 3-Pointers
- Vulcans starters: Adam Sausele, Daly, Morgan, Edwon Duling, Turay
- Fourteen of the Vulcans' 16 rostered players logged game action in the season opener.
Hawai'i Hilo
1-0 Overall (0-0 PacWest)
| Nickname |
Vulcans |
| Preseason Poll |
No. 9 |
The Evergreen State College
0-0 Overall (0-0 CCC)
| Nickname |
Geoducks |
| Location |
Olympia, Washington |
| Conference |
Cascade Collegiate Conference (NAIA) |
| Preseason Poll |
No. 10 |
UP NEXT
NOV 13 (FRI)5:30 PM (7:30 PM PT)
at Saint Martin'sLacey, Washington / Marcus PavilionPacWest-GNAC Crossover
NOV 14 (SAT)3:15 PM (5:15 PM PT)
at Montana State BillingsLacey, Washington / Marcus PavilionPacWest-GNAC Crossover
NOV 17 (TUE)6 PM
vs Grace UHilo, Hawai'i / Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
NOV 20 (FRI)5 PM
vs Cal State Monterey BayHilo, Hawai'i / Afook-Chinen Civic AuditoriumSouthwest Airlines Big Island Invitational
NOV 21 (SAT)6 PM
vs San Francisco StateHilo, Hawai'i / Afook-Chinen Civic AuditoriumSouthwest Airlines Big Island Invitational
PACWEST CONFERENCE PRESEASON POLL
Hawai'i Hilo was voted No. 9 in the PacWest Preseason Coaches Poll. The Vulcans finished No. T11 last season. The 2027 PacWest Championships will be hosted by Biola on March 4-6 in La Mirada, California.
PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS
Season Package ($130) covers all 27 home games (Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium) for both the Vulcans Women's Basketball and Vulcans Men's Basketball teams for the 2026-27 season ($65 for seniors 65+ and middle/high school students). Single-game tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at HiloAthletics.com/tickets.
BUY LIVESTREAM PACKAGE
Vulcans home games are livestreamed on the PacWest Network, powered by Hudl TV. Men's Basketball Season Pass (13 Home Events): $130. Single-Game Passes: $15. Details available at HiloAthletics.com/livestream.
