Tre Johnson’s big second half Sunday didn’t just help the University of Hawaii at Hilo avoid an upset.
Tre Johnson’s big second half Sunday didn’t just help the University of Hawaii at Hilo avoid an upset.
Johnson, a 6-foot-8 forward/center, was named the Pacific West Conference player of the week on Monday after he averaged 21 points and 7.5 rebounds as the Vulcans went 3-1 during Thanksgiving Week. On Sunday, the junior scored 22 points — 18 in the second half — as UH-Hilo fought back to beat Carleton College 81-71 in overtime.
His high game of season was a 28-point effort Wednesday in a loss to Seattle Pacific.
Heading into Pacific West Conference play, Johnson is second in the league in scoring, averaging 22 points per game.
The Vulcans (4-2) visit defending PacWest champion Chaminade (2-3) on Thursday. The women’s game is at 5 p.m., while the men follow at 7:30 p.m.