The No. 7 Gannon women's basketball team wrapped up its final day at the Big Island Classic with a dominant defensive showing on Wednesday afternoon, rolling to a 54–31 win over host Hawai'i Hilo.
An 11–0 start and a decisive 19–7 third quarter left no doubt as the Golden Knights led throughout and never allowed the Vulcans back into the game.
Gannon has now won six straight and sits at 7–1 on the season.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 54, Hawai'i Hilo 31
Records: Gannon 7–1 • Hilo 2–4
Location: Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium – Hilo, Hawai'i
Date: Nov. 26, 2025
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Claxon Sets the Tone: Game-high 17 points, three 3-pointers, and two steals, sparking Gannon's 11–0 start.
- Ratliff Efficient Again: Kate Ratliff (Canal Winchester, Ohio/Canal Winchester) added 12 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including two triples and a perfect day at the line.
- Wheatley Owns the Glass: Maddy Wheatley (Canberra, Australia/UCSSC Lake Ginninderra) grabbed 10 rebounds, along with six points and two assists.
- Popyk Stuffs the Stat Sheet: Jordan Popyk (Novi, Mich./Novi) totaled seven points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals in an all-around effort.
- Defense Travels: Gannon held Hawai'i Hilo to 31 points, 18.8% shooting (9-of-48), and just 2 made threes.
- Quarter-by-Quarter Control: The Vulcans scored seven points or fewer in three quarters, including only six in the fourth.
- Turnovers Into Points: The Knights forced 17 turnovers and converted them into 20 points.
- Dominating the Paint: Gannon posted a 26–12 edge in paint points, owning the interior on both ends.
Up Next
Gannon returns home on Tuesday, December 2, hosting D'Youville inside the Highmark Events Center. Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM.
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