Box Score HONOLULU, HI- The Silverswords fell to Azusa Pacific in four sets this evening in a very competitive conference matchup: 18-25, 9-25, 25-23 and 19-25.
The Cougars got off to a quick start winning the first two sets and looked as if they were headed to a three-set sweep. The Swords had different plans however, and showed their skill early in the third set, and jumped out to a large lead over APU, 15-6. Azusa Pacific did their best to rally, but Chaminade refused to give up the set, as a kill by junior
Kapiolani Rapoza (Kailua, HI/Sacred Hearts) clinched the set for CUH, 25-23.
The fourth set was also a strong set early for Chaminade, as the Swords led 11-10 over APU following a kill by
Crystal Powell (Honolulu, HI/Word of Life). The Cougars responded to win the set 25-19 to clinch the match.
Freshman
Kim Spring (Bern, Switzerland/ Feusi Bildungszentrum and Feusi Sportschule) led the way for Chaminade with 14 kills and also added 3 blocks on the match.
Freshman
Brenda Walker (Honolulu, HI/McKinley) led Chaminade with 22 digs, while
Valentina Bevilacqua (Vacallo, Switz./Scuola Cantonale di Comm. Bellinzona) added 10 digs in defeat. The Cougars won the overall dig battle, 56-52. Both teams were impressive at the net as Azusa Pacific had 12 blocks while Chaminade was strong at the net as well with 7 blocks on the match.
Azusa Pacific was led by Jackie Landers with 17 kills.
The Swords fall to 6-13, 3-8 PWC with the defeat. Azusa Pacific moves to 13-7, 5-5 PWC. Chaminade takes on HPU on Friday night (Oct. 19
th) at St. Andrew's Priory. First serve is set for 7:00 PM HT.
