Tanabe Leads the Way as HPU Tops Chaminade, 64–52

HONOLULU – Hawai‘i Pacific University used a strong second quarter and balanced scoring to pull away from Chaminade, earning a 64–52 PacWest victory Saturday afternoon at McCabe Gym.

After a tight opening period, HPU created separation with a 20–10 run in the second quarter, turning defensive pressure into transition points and heading into halftime with a 32–21 advantage.

The Sharks maintained control throughout the second half, answering every Chaminade push with timely shooting and steady execution.

HPU shot 33.3 percent from the field and knocked down nine three-pointers, while forcing turnovers that led to 31 points off miscues. Chaminade closed the gap briefly in the fourth quarter, but the Sharks responded with perimeter shots and free throws to secure the win.

The victory improves Hawai‘i Pacific to 7–15 overall and 6–10 in PacWest play, while Chaminade fell to 0–18 on the season.

Top Performers

Hawai‘i Pacific

Kyra Tanabe
Tanabe led all scorers with a game-high 26 points, shooting 9-for-17 from the field and 4-for-7 from three-point range. She set the offensive tone early and delivered timely buckets whenever momentum was needed.

Lucia Ricci
Ricci turned in a strong double-double performance with 14 points and a team-high 11 rebounds, providing stability on the glass and consistent scoring throughout the game.

Jalen Samuel
Samuel sparked the Sharks off the bench with 13 points, knocking down three triples and stretching the floor during key stretches of the second half.

Chaminade

Holly Dolny
Dolny paced the Silverswords with 15 points, connecting on three three-pointers and attacking in transition to keep Chaminade within reach.

Alyssa Schuetze
Schuetze added 12 points and 13 rebounds, controlling the paint and anchoring Chaminade’s interior presence on both ends of the floor.

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