Nov. 28, 1997

Stanford's Second Half Surge too Much for Hawaii Hilo

HAWAII HILO - Mark Madsen scored 16 points as 13th-ranked Stanford used a huge second half to post a 98-49 victory over Hawaii Hilo and cruise into the semifinals of the Big Island Invitational in Hawaii, Hilo.

Stanford (2-0) led 44-32 at halftime before outscoring Hawaii Hilo, 54-17, in the second half. The Cardinal will face Valparaiso in the semifinals on Saturday.

David Moseley added 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting for the Cardinal, who shot 59 percent in the second half (16-for-27). They finished at 52 percent for the game (31-of-60).

Stanford, which had a decided height advantage, dominated the backboards, outrebounding Hawaii Hilo, 53-25. The Cardinal also limited Hawaii Hilo to 28 percent shooting (17-of-60).

Merriel Jenkins led Hawaii Hilo (0-1) with 18 points. Hawaii Hilo will face Montana in the consolation bracket on Saturday.

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