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Ke Kalahea - University of Hawaii at Hilo Student-Run Newspaper

Sports In The Spotlight: Men's Basketball

by Alexi Jimeno | Photo Editor

The UH Hilo Men’s Basketball team continues to dominate the court with their victory against Azusa Pacific on the evening of Monday, Jan. 16th at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. This game was a thrill to watch as the Vulcans and Cougars went neck and neck in each quarter. Finally ending with a score that favored Hilo at 68-59. In addition, this win placed UH Hilo in second of the Pacific West Conference. Keep it up, Vulcans!

Hilo takes the win home at the final score of 68-59.Hilo takes the win home at the final score of 68-59. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones (5) supported UH Hilo with an outstanding 25 points against Azusa Pacific.Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones (5) supported UH Hilo with an outstanding 25 points against Azusa Pacific. Darren Williams (1) driving to the basket to score.Darren Williams (1) driving to the basket to score.

Nadjrick Peat (4) named the Pacific West Conference defender of the week with 17 rebounds and 8 blocks.Nadjrick Peat (4) named the Pacific West Conference defender of the week with 17 rebounds and 8 blocks. Hilo Vulcans cheering for their teammates as the clock counts down to the final minutes of the game.Hilo Vulcans cheering for their teammates as the clock counts down to the final minutes of the game. The crowd goes silent as Carlos Ramsey Jr. (2) focuses on his free throw.The crowd goes silent as Carlos Ramsey Jr. (2) focuses on his free throw.