HONOLULU – The Hawaii Pacific University women's volleyball team fell to Point Loma in straight sets Wednesday evening at the HPU Shark Tank, 25-15, 25-11, 25-14.
Alohalani Chun and Chayse Hoon led the Sharks with six kills apiece, while Jordyn McCutcheon recorded 14 assists and nine digs. Mayah Nakasato contributed eight digs, and Rosie Larkin added seven assists.
Point Loma established an early advantage in the opening set, but the Sharks battled back to even the score at 7-7 behind kills from Chun and Mia Ferdinand. The Sea Lions responded with a scoring run to regain control, eventually taking the first set 25-15.
The Sea Lions carried their momentum into the second set, jumping out to a 12-3 lead. HPU answered with a stretch of four consecutive points, highlighted by three kills from Chun and a block by Ella Snobar and Ema Gibson. However, Point Loma maintained its advantage and secured the set 25-11.
In the third set, the Sharks continued to compete, with Leilani Yanuaria providing a spark off the bench. Yanuaria finished with three kills on three attempts, while Ella Schoene added three kills and two block assists.
McCutcheon delivered HPU's lone service ace late in the final set, but Point Loma closed out the match with a 25-14 victory.
HPU finished with 27 kills, 25 assists, 43 digs and four team blocks. The Sharks recorded their strongest offensive set in the third frame, hitting .320 with 11 kills and just three attacking errors.
Point Loma was led by Saren Rogers, who recorded a match-high 13 kills. The Sea Lions finished with 44 kills and a .378 hitting percentage while adding 11 service aces.
