Honolulu, HI — In an emotional night at the Shark Tank, Hawai'i Pacific University (HPU) celebrated Senior Night for four standout players—Ali Rumpel, Hopeau-Lampitoc Brynne, Tehani Pescaia, and Ella Dotson—as they took on Jessup University. Despite the team's spirited effort, Jessup claimed the victory in straight sets (22-25, 14-25, 19-25). The loss brings HPU's season record to 1-20 overall and 1-14 in the PacWest, while Jessup improves to 10-9 overall and 6-6 in conference play.
Set-by-Set Recap
HPU came out strong in the first set, energized by the Senior Night celebrations. They kept pace with Jessup throughout, hitting at .146, but ultimately fell short with a 22-25 loss. Jessup found their stride in the second set, hitting .414 while holding HPU to .133, pulling ahead to take it 14-25. In the final set, Jessup secured the match, finishing with a 25-19 score.
Team Performance and Key Stats
- Kills: Jessup led with 46 kills to HPU's 29.
- Aces: Jessup recorded 6 aces, while HPU earned 3.
- Blocks: Jessup posted 3 blocks, while HPU put up a strong defense with 9 total blocks.
- Assists: Jessup registered 41 assists, surpassing HPU's 26.
- Digs: HPU tallied 45 digs, while Jessup managed 53.
HPU Game Leaders
A Special Senior Night Tribute
The Sharks honored seniors Ali Rumpel, Brynne Hopeau-Lampitoc, Tehani Pescaia, and Ella Dotson, celebrating their dedication, hard work, and leadership. These players have each left a lasting impact on the HPU volleyball program and have been role models for their teammates both on and off the court.
Final Score: Jessup 3, Hawai'i Pacific 0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-19)
As HPU's seniors conclude their final season, they leave behind a legacy of passion, dedication, and Sharks pride. #GoSharks
