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Vulcans Claim Consecutive Victory Over Eagles
Hawaii Hilo men's basketball team defeats Biola in Pacific West Conference action
Jan. 28, 2026 at 4:31am
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The Hawaii Hilo men's basketball team claimed a consecutive victory with a 68-59 win over Biola on Saturday afternoon in Pacific West Conference action at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. The teams traded leads seven times through the opening 20 minutes, but Hawaii Hilo took a four-point halftime advantage and quickly added to it by firing up the second half with a 16-2 scoring output.
Why it matters
This win is an important step for the Hawaii Hilo Vulcans men's basketball team, who were voted No. 2 in the Pacific West Conference Preseason Coaches Poll but have struggled so far this season, sitting at 3-15 overall and 3-9 in conference play. The victory gives the team momentum as they head out on a five-game road trip through Southern California.
The details
Hawaii Hilo took control of the game in the second half, going on a 16-2 run to build a comfortable lead. Biola managed to cut the deficit to single digits late, but the Vulcans held on for the 68-59 victory. Julio Montes II led Hawaii Hilo with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jayden Hosein provided a key spark off the bench with 10 points, including a 3-pointer and a poster dunk in the final minutes.
- The game was played on Saturday afternoon.
- Hawaii Hilo is now 3-15 overall and 3-9 in Pacific West Conference play.
The players
Julio Montes II
Led the Vulcans with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
Jayden Hosein
Scored 10 points off the bench, including a key 3-pointer and a poster dunk late in the game.
Dre Nobles
Totaled 11 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists for the Vulcans.
Kaniela Aiona
Head coach of the Hawaii Hilo men's basketball team.
Biola
The opposing team, who fell to 7-10 overall and 3-8 in Pacific West Conference play.
What they’re saying
“I'm just really happy for the team. I'm happy for our coaching staff — happy for our fans that have been coming to the games and haven't seen us play our best basketball so I feel like we're starting to play the way that we want to be. Our identity is starting to take form and I'm just proud of the team.”
— Kaniela Aiona, Head Coach
What’s next
The Vulcans will now head to Southern California for a five-game road trip, facing Azusa Pacific, Westmont, Vanguard, Biola, and Concordia over the next two weeks.
The takeaway
This win is an important step for the Hawaii Hilo Vulcans as they look to turn around their season and climb the standings in the Pacific West Conference. The team's identity and chemistry appear to be coming together at the right time, giving them momentum heading into a crucial stretch of road games.
