San Rafael, CA (February 23, 2012) – The visiting Hawai'i Pacific women's basketball team made itself at home with 34 point win at Dominican University. With seven of HPU's 12 players from the state of California, there were many friendly faces in the crowd.

After beating Dominican by 68 points earlier in the season, HPU picked up where it left off and only trailed for about 40 seconds of this game. Although leading, HPU wasn't able to pull away until the 9:23 mark of the first half when a Taiyande Huskey basket made it a 23-13 lead for the Sea Warriors. Mana Hopkins hit a pair of free throws late in the half to send HPU to the break leading 39-21. HPU's lead grew to as many as 36 in the second half before winning 78-44.

Hopkins earned her ninth double double of the season with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Huskey too got a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, Huskey also led the team with five assists and steals. Both Susannah Walmsley and Paris Gravely hit three three-pointers en route to 13 point nights. Melody Ladrido added 14 points and dropped four assists. Gravely also tallied seven rebounds.

The HPU defense was outstanding, limiting Dominican to 28% (16-58) shooting. HPU also forced 30 turnovers, tied for third most this season.

HPU next travels to Notre Dame de Namur on February 25th at 5 PM PST.