Kaneohe, HI (5/16/10) – At the NCAA Division II Softball West Regional, HPU defeated Central Washington University, 1-0, to advance to the Super Regional held next weekend. HPU improves to 44-7 while CWU closes its season at 40-15. Sherise Musquiz, after falling to the Wildcats earlier in the day, shut down Central allowing no runs on six hits in seven innings. Lauren Hadenfeld was tagged with the loss, pitching a complete game while allowing one run on six hits. “It’s so exciting to be a part of this,” said Musquiz, who improved to 28-2 on the season. “For us to be going to the Super Regional is just great.” HPU scored the game’s only run in the first inning. Nicole Morrow drove home Casey Sugihara who had gotten on base with a walk, then advanced to second on a pop fly by Maile Kim. Musquiz, who had homered in game one, led HPU at the plate with two hits. Six different Central players recorded base hits. HPU will likely host next weekend’s West Super Regional, playing host to Chico State University in a three-game series beginning Friday, May 21. The official announcement will be made tomorrow.