Honolulu, HI- The Swords finished off the season with a win, defeating Hawaii-Hilo 68-63. Joel Smith led the charge with 32 points, knocking down 7 three pointers in the win.
Chaminade got out to a big early lead, but the Vulcans charged back, cutting the lead to two at halftime.
The game was tight throughout the second half, but a key Rickey Clayborn block sealed the victory. Clayborn had 4 blocks on the evening. Darrell Birton added 15 points, while Noah Gottlieb added 9 assists in the win. Mohamed Tangara had 10 rebounds in his last game as a Sword.
The boards went to Chaminade 45-39. CUH knocked down 10 three's on the night.
Jay DeMaestri led UH-Hilo with 15 points.
Chaminade finishes the year 15-12. Hawaii Hilo moves to 15-12. The Swords and Vulcans split 2-2 on the year.
The Swords have now had five winning seasons in a row.
