Honolulu, HI- The Swords fell in a battle with the 'Lopes of Grand Canyon in four sets (19-25, 25-20, 27-29, 24-26).
It was a match that went back and forth throughout. After splitting the first two sets, this Pac West conference matchup was tight in both set three and four. Set three was nearly Chaminade's as the Swords just missed a kill attempt to take the set. Grand Canyon responded and took the set 29-27. Set four required extra points as well, as the 'Lopes prevailed 26-24 for the victory.
Freshman Whitney Viveiros (Hilo, HI/Kamehameha-Kapalama) was impressive in defeat, contributing 18 kills and 19 digs good for 18.5 points.
Senior Chauntelle Maduli (Honolulu, HI/Kamehameha-Kapalama) had 13 kills and 21 digs. Junior setter Tanya Alvino (Brentwood, CA/Liberty) had 46 assists to go along with 12 digs for CUH.
The Swords won the dig battle 83-75. Chaminade also led in kills 60-52. GCU took hitting percentage .227 to .134.
The Antelopes were led by Whitney Estes with 11 kills.
With the win, Chaminade falls to 3-16. Grand Canyon moves to 12-7. The Swords are back in action at home on Wednesday, Oct. 14th against Dominican. First serve is set for 7:00 PM HT in McCabe Gym.
