The Rundown: The Concordia Eagles were in it early, but a rough second half saw them fall to Hawaii Pacific at home on Thursday, 68-87.

By the Numbers:  Tyler Crockom had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the double-double.  Ashley Earles and Zoe Goss tossed in 10 each.  Gaby Johnson and Brittany Stafford had seven rebounds each. 

The Difference:  CUI was outscored in the paint 38-26 and 28-15 off the bench.  HPU shot 52% and held CUI at 36%.

Critical Plays:  Tyler Crockom started the CUI scoring three minutes in with a jumper.  Crockom's three-point play gave CUI the 7-6 lead five minutes in.  HPU finished in a flurry and led 26-18 after one.  Stafford scored four-straight to pull to 31-28 early in the second.  A layup from Zoe Goss tied the game at 37 with four minutes left and Elizabeth Rudd nailed a three for the lead.  The Sharks fought back and led 45-43 at the half.  The Sharks started the second half on a 17-5 run.  A layup from Crockom in the fourth cut it to 11, 76-65 Sharks.  That was as close as it got though, as HPU won 87-68. 

What it Means:  The Eagles fell to 2-18 and 1-14 in the PacWest.

Up Next:  CUI will travel to Fresno Pacific on Saturday at 2:30 pm.