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70
Winner Central Mo. CentMo 7-2,0-0 Mid-America Intercollegiate
49
Hawaii Pacific HPU 2-2,0-0 PacWest
Winner
Central Mo. CentMo
7-2,0-0 Mid-America Intercollegiate
70
Final
49
Hawaii Pacific HPU
2-2,0-0 PacWest
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Central Mo. CentMo 23 19 13 15 70
Hawaii Pacific HPU 19 4 11 15 49

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Ella Berge’s Double-Double Shines Despite Sharks’ Tough Matchup Against Central Missouri

(Honolulu, HI) The Hawai'i Pacific University women's basketball team battled hard but fell 70-49 to Central Missouri at the Shark Tank. Graduate forward Ella Berge delivered an outstanding performance, recording a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Sharks on both ends of the court.

Game Recap

First Quarter: Strong Start by the Sharks
HPU came out aggressive in the first quarter, shooting 47% from the field and hitting three of six three-pointers. Ella Berge and Morgan Hawkins set the tone offensively, combining for 13 points. The Sharks trailed by just four points at the end of the quarter, 23-19.

Second Quarter: Central Missouri Pulls Ahead
The second quarter proved challenging for the Sharks, as Central Missouri's defense tightened, limiting HPU to just two field goals. Despite the scoring drought, HPU's defense worked hard to keep the deficit manageable, with Megan Jones contributing on the boards with nine total rebounds in the game.

Second Half: Berge Leads the Fight
The Sharks regained momentum in the fourth quarter, shooting 42% from the field and hitting 60% from beyond the arc. Berge continued her dominance, adding key rebounds and buckets to keep the energy alive. Morgan Hawkins also contributed 11 points, including a clutch three-pointer, but Central Missouri's consistent scoring sealed the game.

Key Performances

  • Ella Berge: Posted 17 points, 11 rebounds, and three three-pointers in a stellar all-around game.
  • Megan Jones: Controlled the glass with nine rebounds and added four points.
  • Morgan Hawkins: Scored 11 points and hit a key three-pointer to spark the Sharks in the fourth quarter.

Team Highlights

  • Strong Finish: HPU shot 42% from the field and 60% from three-point range in the fourth quarter, showcasing resilience and fight.
  • Bench Contributions: The Sharks' bench added 23 points, with key efforts from Sarah Tait and Erika Glenn hitting crucial shots.
  • Defensive Effort: The Sharks forced nine turnovers, showing grit against a disciplined opponent.

Looking Forward

The Sharks continue to grow and develop as they gear up for PacWest play. With standout performances from leaders like Berge and contributions from the bench, HPU has plenty to build on as they prepare for the challenges ahead. #GoSharks

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