Box Score HONOLULU, HI- The Silverswords fell to Hawaii-Hilo this evening 64-48 in a PacWest Conference matchup in McCabe Gym.
The Vulcans got out to a quick 7-0 lead before Chaminade responded, making it 21-12 following a
Shana Kawakami (Honolulu, HI/Roosevelt) three with under nine minutes left in the first half. UHH responded with an 18-8 run to end the half to lead by 18 points at the break (38-20). Kawakami and freshman forward
Kennedi Akana (Kailua, HI/Kamehameha-Kapalama) each had seven first half points to pace Chaminade.
The Swords struggled from the floor, shooting 19%, while the Vulcans shot 54% in the half. The Silverswords held their own on the glass, corralling 15 rebounds to UHH's 20.
Hilo looked to have a comfortable 55-35 lead midway through the second half, but Chaminade went on a 9-1 run and trailed 56-44 with just under six minutes following a
Rhani Kaneaiakala (Waimanalo, HI/Kamehameha-Kapalama) layup. The Swords could get no closer as UHH won 64-48.
The Vulcans out-rebounded CUH 39-29. Kawakami led CUH with 14 points while junior
Markeshia Manning (Kapolei, HI/Pearl City) had 10 points and 7 rebounds for the Swords. Chaminade shot 30% from the floor while UHH shot 47%.
Hawaii-Hilo was led by Jazlyn Afusia with 13 points
With the defeat, Chaminade moves to 1-16, 1-11 PWC. With the win, Hawaii-Hilo moves to 11-7, 8-4 in the PWC on the year. The Swords face BYU-Hawaii on Saturday, February 9
th at McCabe Gym. Tip is set for 5:00 PM HT.
