HILO, HI – Menlo Women's Basketball capped off their perfect Hawaii road trip with a gritty 56-53 victory over Hawaii Hilo. The Oaks showcased resilience and composure, securing back-to-back wins and returning to the Bay Area undefeated from their island business trip.
Leading the Charge
Frisch led the way in points supported by the following Oaks….
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Alberte Frisch delivered a clutch performance, leading all scorers with 22 points on 5-of-10 shooting while knocking down 11-of-14 free throws. She also added 2 steals and 2 assists. Berte now sits #3 in the PacWest with an 87% free-throw percentage.
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Jordyn Rosette continued her dominance on the boards, recording a near double-double with 9 points and 10 rebounds, along with a steal.
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Laila Saenz provided an offensive spark, scoring 8 points on an efficient 3-of-6 from the field, including two three-pointers.
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Taylor Westbrook anchored the interior with 7 points and 7 rebounds while adding a key block to protect the paint.
Battle Tested
From the opening tip, the Oaks showed poise against a tough Hawaii Hilo squad. Menlo's defense set the tone early, forcing 12 turnovers and converting them into 12 points. Despite a back-and-forth contest that featured three ties and a lead change, Menlo stayed composed, limiting mistakes with just 7 turnovers of their own.
The Oaks' depth played a crucial role, with 15 points coming from the bench. Their defensive intensity helped hold Hawaii Hilo to just two made three-pointers in the game. Menlo's ability to execute at the free-throw line was a difference-maker, as they went 19-of-30 from the stripe, sealing the game in the final minutes.
With a flawless Hawaii trip behind them, the Oaks improve to 11-9 overall and 7-6 in PacWest play, climbing the conference standings. Their defensive grit and late-game execution have them set for a strong finish to the season.
What's Next?
Menlo Women's Basketball will return home riding a wave of momentum, ready to keep the win streak alive as they continue their PacWest journey on Thursday, February 6th at 5:30pm against Biola inside Haynes-Prim Pavilion.
