The University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans defeated the Holy Names Hawks, led by freshmen Tait-Jones and Kunnert

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Two freshmen led the Vulcans to a 85-78 victory over Holy Names on Jan. 6 on their home court. | The Official Athletics Site of Hawaii at Hilo

Two freshmen were key to the University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans' 85-78 victory over Holy Names University in the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium on Jan. 6.

Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones was the Vulcans' top scorer with 22 points, followed by Max Kunnert with a career-high of 20 points.

“Tait-Jones led the floor with 13 rebounds, earning his second double-double of the season,” according to the Official Athletics Site of Hawaii at Hilo. "The Vulcans responded quickly, taking advantage of a shooting foul that led to Kunnert making three good free throws (72-70).”

University of Hawaii at Hilo shot 82% at the charity stripe and were 7-for-19 in treys.

The Vulcans played Biola Jan. 10 on their home court and were victorious with a 97-89 final score. The next game will be Thursday, Jan. 13, against the Academy of Art at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

The University of Hawaii has temporarily suspended allowing spectators at the auditorium for both men's and women’s basketball games at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium scheduled in January. The restriction is in response to the surge of COVID-19 cases due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant.