Feb. 26, 2006
Honolulu, HI- Playing a much improved Hawaii Pacific team, Chaminade came through in a big way, getting a 99-88 win at McCabe Gym.
The Swords were led by All-American candidate Chris Reaves who had a career high 39 points to go along with 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Backcourt mate Zack Whiting posted his second double-double in as many games going for 23 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Senior Chris Nelson came off the bench with 8 rebounds and 12 points, including a back-breaking 3 pointer to help seal the victory. Dylan McCune added back to back three's with the score knotted at 61, to go up 67-61. It was a lead the Swords would never relinquish. CUH came up with tough stops down the stretch including Chris Powell's monster blocks on consecutive possessions to help secure the victory.
Chaminade shot 56% from the floor, 48% from the arc (64% in the 2nd half). The Swords also out-rebounded the Sea Warriors 37-26 and by 12 in the second half.
HPU had four scorers in double figures, including Joseph Ison who went 10-11 from the field for 23 points.
With the win, Chaminade University goes to 17-8 and 8-3 in the Pac West Conference, claiming the most wins in CUH's Division II history, as well as the Pac West Championship. HPU falls to 8-17 and 3-7 in the conference.
The Swords travel to the Blaisdell Center to face HPU on March 1st for the final regular season contest for Chaminade. Tip is set for 7:30 pm
