Honolulu, HI- The Swords saw their first Division II action of the year this evening as they defeated the Vulcans of UH-Hilo by a score of 77-64.
The Swords and Vulcans battled early, but CUH used a late first half run to take a 45-32 lead into the break. Chaminade was hot from the arc in the first half shooting 7-14 in the opening twenty minutes. The second half was even as both teams scored 32 points apiece for the 77-64 final tally.
The Swords won the rebounding battle 35-28. Steven Bennett again ran the show for Chaminade, dishing out 7 assists to go along with 15 points in the win. Shane Hanson had 19 points, knocking down 5 threes in the win. Pearson knocked down three three's, scoring 12 points to go along with 13 rebounds.
Matt Cousins scored 10 points and added 6 rebounds in 18 minutes of action. Eight Silverswords scored on the evening, as Dominique Cooks had 6 points and 6 rebounds and Waly Coulibaly added 8 points and 3 rebounds in the win.
Chaminade dished out 22 assists to only 6 turnovers on the night.
Bryan Ngo had 21 points for UH –Hilo.
Chaminade moves to 2-4 on the year. Hawaii-Hilo falls to 2-3. The Swords are back in action vs. BYU-Hawaii tomorrow night (December 12th) at McCabe Gym. Game time is set for 7:30 PM HT.
