Irvine, CA — The Hawai'i Pacific University (HPU) volleyball team faced a challenging match against Concordia University Irvine (CUI), falling in three sets (14-25, 22-25, 15-25) at CU Arena. This match brings HPU's record to 1-21 overall and 1-15 in the PacWest, while CUI improved to 15-10 and 10-7 in conference play.
Set-by-Set Recap
HPU struggled in the opening set, posting a hitting percentage of -0.036 as CUI secured the set 25-14. The Sharks showed significant improvement in the second set, recording a hitting percentage of 0.174 and putting up a strong fight before narrowly dropping the set 25-22. The third set saw CUI's offense maintain control, winning 25-15 to close out the match.
Team Performance and Key Stats
- Kills: HPU registered 28 kills compared to CUI's 42.
- Aces: HPU recorded 3 service aces, while CUI notched 13.
- Blocks: HPU tallied 8 total blocks, showcasing strong net defense, while CUI recorded 6.
- Assists: HPU had 26 assists, led by Tehani Pescaia with 16.
- Digs: HPU made 52 digs, with Kate Allan leading the team with 14.
HPU Game Leaders
Key Takeaways
Despite the loss, HPU showed moments of defensive strength and teamwork. Players like Kate Allan, Marley Sandoval, and Tehani Pescaia consistently contributed to the team's performance. The Sharks will look to build on these takeaways as they continue their season and strive for improvement.
Final Score: Concordia University Irvine 3, Hawai'i Pacific University 0 (25-14, 25-22, 25-15)
