HONOLULU, Hawai'i – The Hawai'i Pacific University volleyball team (5–16, 0–5 PacWest) put up a strong fight but came up short in a 3–1 loss to Hawai'i Hilo (15–7, 4–2 PacWest) on Saturday afternoon at the Shark Tank.

The Sharks matched the Vulcans point-for-point early, hitting an impressive .375 in the opening set before falling 25–18. HPU bounced back with a commanding 25–21 win in the second frame, showcasing offensive rhythm and defensive energy. Despite the momentum shift, the Vulcans responded to take the final two sets and seal the match.

Chayse Hoon led the Sharks with 11 kills and a .231 hitting percentage, while Peyton McBride and Marley Sandoval each contributed eight kills apiece. Setter Jordyn McCutcheon finished with 21 assists, and libero Taylor Kaoihana-Lee anchored the back line with 14 digs.

The Sharks return to action next week as they continue PacWest play, looking to build on their strong stretches from tonight's match and turn them into full-set victories.