Hawai'i Pacific Cruises to 83-57 Win Over William Jessup
HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai'i Pacific University women's basketball team (9-11, 5-9 PacWest) delivered a dominant performance, defeating William Jessup (9-13, 4-10 PacWest) by an 83-57 scoreline at the HPU Shark Tank on February 6. The Sharks controlled the game from start to finish, never trailing and building a comfortable lead throughout the contest.
Key Performances
- Morgan Hawkins was the standout player for the Sharks, leading the team with 16 points on an efficient 7-for-8 shooting, including 2-for-2 from three-point range.
- Leslie Mojica provided a spark off the bench, contributing 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting and 3-for-5 from beyond the arc.
- Lupe Vazquez added 12 points, including 2-for-6 from three-point range, while Nicole Wetenberger also provided a scoring boost, finishing with 11 points on 4-for-5 shooting.
Game Recap
The game was marked by strong shooting from Hawai'i Pacific, who shot an impressive 56.1% from the field and 53.6% from three-point range. The Sharks started hot, jumping out to a 26-13 lead after the first quarter, with their offense firing on all cylinders, shooting 71.4% from the field and 75% from three-point range.
William Jessup struggled to keep pace, particularly in the first half, where they shot just 35.6% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range. Despite the Warriors' best efforts, they could not recover from Hawai'i Pacific's strong start.
The second quarter saw Hawai'i Pacific continue their offensive barrage, outscoring Jessup 27-21, with a steady contribution from their starting lineup and bench. By halftime, the Sharks had built a commanding 53-34 lead.
In the second half, the Sharks maintained their advantage, although Jessup did manage to stay competitive, particularly in the third quarter. Jessup's offense struggled, shooting just 33.3% in the third quarter and 25% in the fourth. However, Hawai'i Pacific's depth and shooting efficiency were too much for the Warriors to overcome.
Statistical Breakdown:
- Hawai'i Pacific finished with 32 field goals on 57 attempts (56.1%), including 15 three-pointers on 28 attempts (53.6%).
- William Jessup shot 21-for-59 (35.6%) from the field, with only 3-for-16 (18.8%) from beyond the arc.
- The Sharks dominated the boards, outrebounding the Warriors 40-31, with 12 offensive rebounds contributing to second-chance points.
Takeaways
Hawai'i Pacific's offensive execution was exceptional, especially in the first half, where they posted 53 points. Their depth was also a key factor, with a strong contribution from the bench, who combined for 51 points.
The victory improves the Sharks' conference record to 5-9, while Jessup drops to 4-10 in PacWest play. With the win, Hawai'i Pacific will look to continue building momentum as they head into the second half of the season.