Hawaii Pacific records first volleyball victory at Hawaii Challenge

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

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The Hawaii Pacific women’s volleyball team secured its first win of the season on Friday, defeating Western Colorado in four sets at St. Francis’ Shark Tank. Sophia Cooper led the Sharks with 17 kills, while Mia Ferdinand contributed 13 kills to the 13-25, 25-14, 25-19, 28-26 victory. Earlier in the day, Hawaii Pacific lost to St. Martin’s in straight sets. Elsewhere in the Hawaii Challenge, the Hawaii Hilo Vulcans split their two matches, falling to Seattle Pacific before rebounding with a three-set victory over Emmanuel (Ga.). Chaminade also notched a win on Friday, overcoming Seattle Pacific in four sets at McCabe Gym. Lillie Hinton recorded 17 kills for the Silverswords to help secure the result.

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  • Hawaii Pacific improved to 1-4 with a four-set victory over Western Colorado.
  • St. Martin’s defeated Hawaii Pacific 25-22, 25-14, 25-17 in their earlier matchup.
  • Hawaii Hilo finished the day with a 1-1 record after beating Emmanuel (Ga.) in straight sets.
  • Chaminade posted a 25-20, 25-12, 25-27, 25-23 win against Seattle Pacific.
  • Lilinoe Paschoal provided 45 assists to support the Chaminade offense.
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Sophia Cooper finished with 17 kills and Mia Ferdinand added 13 as the Hawaii Pacific women’s volleyball team earned its first victory of the season with a 13-25, 25-14, 25-19, 28-26 triumph over Western Colorado in the Hawaii Challenge on Friday at St. Francis’ Shark Tank. Ella Schoene had 11 kills and Jordyn McCutcheon posted 27 assists for the Sharks (1-4). Andrea Torres had 13 kills and ...

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