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58
Adelphi AU 5-4,2-1 NE10
71
Winner Hawaii Pacific HPU 4-4,0-0 PacWest
Adelphi AU
5-4,2-1 NE10
58
Final
71
Hawaii Pacific HPU
4-4,0-0 PacWest
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Adelphi AU 33 25 58
Hawaii Pacific HPU 37 34 71

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Visser and West Dominate in the Paint to Propel Sharks Over Adelphi

(Honolulu, HI) The Hawai'i Pacific University men's basketball team secured an impressive 71-58 win over Adelphi University at the Shark Tank, improving to 4-4 on the season. Behind a flawless performance from Jonas Visser and a double-double from Joshua West, the Sharks showcased their efficiency on offense and strength in the paint.

Game Recap

First Half: Setting the Tone
The Sharks established control early, shooting a blistering 53.85% from the field in the first half. Jonas Visser was unstoppable, going 6-for-6 from the floor, while Joshua West contributed a three-pointer and grabbed eight rebounds before halftime. Avi Halpert hit a clutch three and added key assists to help the Sharks take a 37-33 lead into the break.

Second Half: Sealing the Deal
HPU kept up their offensive efficiency in the second half, hitting 52.17% of their shots while holding Adelphi to just 32.14% shooting. Visser finished a perfect 8-for-8 from the field, totaling 18 points. West tallied 12 rebounds and added another triple to cap his stellar double-double performance. Contributions from Pavle Kuzmanovic, who scored 10 points and grabbed six boards, provided the Sharks with the depth to close out the game.

Key Performances

  • Jonas Visser: Dominated with 18 points on 8-of-8 shooting and grabbed three rebounds.
  • Joshua West: Recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, adding a pair of three-pointers.
  • Avi Halpert: Stuffed the stat sheet with 12 points, five rebounds, and five assists.
  • Pavle Kuzmanovic: Scored 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting, hitting two from beyond the arc, and grabbed six rebounds.

Team Highlights

  • Offensive Efficiency: The Sharks shot 53.1% from the field and 85.7% from the free-throw line, capitalizing on every opportunity.
  • Points in the Paint: HPU outscored Adelphi 38-16 in the paint, showcasing their dominance down low.
  • Balanced Attack: Nine players contributed to the scoring effort, with the bench adding 16 points.

Looking Ahead

The Sharks are hitting their stride as they prepare for PacWest play, with standout performances and a growing sense of cohesion on the court. With Visser and West leading the charge, HPU is poised to build on this momentum and deliver exciting basketball in the games to come. #GoSharks

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