Box Score HONOLULU, HI- The Silverswords lost an intra-island battle to the Sea Warriors of Hawaii Pacific 83-56 in a PacWest Conference contest, and the final contest of the year for CUH this evening in McCabe Gym.
CUH senior
Rhani Kaneaiakala (Waimanalo, HI/Kamehameha-Kapalama) looked to keep the Swords close in the first half with inspired play, scoring 10 first half points to go along with 7 rebounds. Hawaii Pacific led 41-25 at halftime. CUH shot 31% in the half, but struggled with turnovers, committing 18. HPU shot 50% in the half as Skye Savini led the Sea Warriors with 16 points. The Silverswords did an excellent job on the glass, out-rebounding HPU 20-17 in the half.
Hawaii Pacific stretched their lead in the second half, and led 61-35 with 11:39 remaining in the contest. HPU won the contest 83-56.
The matchup marked the last contest in Chaminade uniforms for seniors Kaneaiakala as well as
Nikki Tauau (Oxnard, CA/Pacifica) and injured point guard
Dianna Zane (Honolulu, HI/Roosevelt).
The 'Swords were led by
Rhani Kaneaiakala with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while
Markeshia Manning (Kapolei, HI/Pearl City) added 8 points in the loss.
Hawaii Pacific was led by with Skye Savini with 18 points.
With the defeat, Chaminade concludes the year at 1-22, 1-17 PWC. With the win, Hawaii Pacific moves to 18-6, 14-4 in the PWC on the year.
