Honolulu, HI – The Hawai'i Pacific University women's basketball team secured a gritty 57-54 victory over Vanguard at the Shark Tank. Allison Ross spearheaded the offense with 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc, while Lupe Vazquez added 11 points off the bench, including three clutch three-pointers. The Sharks improved to 6-3 overall (2-1 PacWest), while the Lions fell to 6-5 (4-1 PacWest).

The Sharks showcased their perimeter shooting early, draining six three-pointers in the first quarter to keep pace with Vanguard's offense. After trailing by five at the end of the first, the Sharks ramped up their defensive intensity, holding Vanguard to just 7 fourth-quarter points to complete the comeback win.

Key Performances

• Allison Ross: Scored 12 points, including four three-pointers, while contributing 4 rebounds and 2 assists.
• Lupe Vazquez: Provided a spark off the bench with 11 points, shooting 3-of-6 from deep.
• Leslie Mojica: Added 9 points on 3-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc.
• Alana Roberts: Perfect from the field, scoring 8 points on 4-of-4 shooting.
• Megan Jones: Contributed 6 rebounds to lead the team on the boards.

Game Highlights

• Three-Point Barrage: The Sharks shot an impressive 46.2% (12-of-26) from three-point range.
• Clutch Fourth Quarter: HPU shot 57.1% from deep in the final quarter to close out the game.
• Defensive Resilience: The Sharks limited Vanguard to just 16.7% shooting from the field in the fourth quarter.
• Bench Depth: HPU's bench outscored Vanguard's 32-5, highlighting their team depth.

The Sharks will look to carry their momentum into their upcoming matchup as they continue their push in PacWest play.

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