Belmont, CA (January 25, 2011) – A strong rebounding performance plus good defense minus turnovers equaled a 58-49 win over Notre Dame de Namur at the Walter Gleason Gym. Senior Royal Edwards played a complete game with 14 points, eight rebounds, and four steals. The win leads to a season split with NDNU and ups the record to 8-10 and 3-3 in the PacWest.

A jumper by Sophomore Kyle Allen with 7:50 left proved to be the game winner in a game that saw seven ties. A late 10-2 run put the game out of reach. The first half was close, with each team leading by five at different points. A late lay in by Edwards gave HPU a 23-19 lead at the half.

Junior LaBrent Chappell was a perfect 10-10 from the foul line on his way to 14 points. Junior Adrian den Dulk scored 10 points and grabbed four rebounds. Senior Jason Jackson had a game-high 12 rebounds.

Arron Mollet led NDNU with 16 points. NDNU falls to 3-14, 1-6.

The Sea Warriors next travel to San Francisco on Thursday to play Academy of Art at 7:30 PST. The game will have Live Stats http://www.sidearmstats.com/academyart/mbball/xlive.htm as well as Live Audio (http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/artu.portal).

Notes: During conference play Chappell is shooting 90% from the foul line, second best in the league……This was the second time this season HPU has held an opponent under 50 points……HPU shot 86% from the line in the second half……HPU won the rebounding  and turnover battles 39-29 and 11-16