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Hawaii Hilo Hilo 4-4,0-1 PacWest
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Winner Hawaii Pacific HPU 5-4,1-0 PacWest
Hawaii Hilo Hilo
4-4,0-1 PacWest
71
Final
88
Hawaii Pacific HPU
5-4,1-0 PacWest
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Hawaii Hilo Hilo 38 33 71
Hawaii Pacific HPU 53 35 88

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Brashear and Kuzmanovic Lead Sharks to Dominant Victory Over Hawaii Hilo

(Honolulu, HI) - The Hawai'i Pacific University men's basketball team opened PacWest play with a statement, securing an 88-71 win over Hawaii Hilo at the Shark Tank. The Sharks set the tone early with an electric first half, shooting 64.3% from the field and an impressive 75% from beyond the arc. Sherman Brashear led the charge with 25 points, including five three-pointers, while Pavle Kuzmanovic added 16 points and clutch threes to energize the home crowd.

HPU maintained control throughout the second half, fueled by standout performances from Charlie Weber, who contributed 13 points off the bench, and Jonas Visser, who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Sharks' offensive precision, bench depth, and dominance on the glass proved too much for the Vulcans to overcome.

With the win, the Sharks improve to 5-4 overall and 1-0 in PacWest play, setting the tone for a competitive conference campaign. HPU's high-powered offense and balanced team effort will be key as they look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games. #GoSharks

Key Performances

  • Sherman Brashear: Led all scorers with 25 points, hitting 7-of-14 from the field and 5-of-10 from three-point range, while adding four rebounds and three assists.
  • Pavle Kuzmanovic: Scored 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting, including 4-of-7 from beyond the arc, and grabbed three rebounds.
  • Jonas Visser: Recorded a double-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and added two assists.
  • Charlie Weber: Came off the bench to contribute 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting, including three three-pointers, and grabbed six rebounds.
  • Maj Dusanic: Facilitated the offense with eight assists, while adding four rebounds and four points.

Team Highlights

  • Offensive Efficiency: HPU shot 55.2% from the field, 51.9% from three-point range, and a perfect 10-of-10 from the free-throw line.
  • Bench Impact: The Sharks' bench outscored the Vulcans' reserves 35-18, showcasing the team's depth.
  • Rebounding Edge: HPU dominated the glass, pulling down 39 rebounds to Hawaii Hilo's 14, including seven offensive boards leading to 21 second-chance points.
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