The Chaminade University women's volleyball team faced their first defeat of the season against No. 16 Alaska Fairbanks, losing 21-25, 25-19, 25-13, 25-20 during the Hawai'i-Alaska Challenge in Hilo. Lillie Hinton led Chaminade with 14 kills, supported by teammates Tabby Allen and Reina Krueger, each contributing seven. The Silverswords struggled in the latter sets, posting a .038 attack percentage, marking their third consecutive loss to the Nanooks. Despite a strong opening set, Chaminade was unable to maintain momentum as Alaska capitalized on their block game to secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • Chaminade recorded 42 kills and 60 digs in the match.
  • Alaska achieved 46 kills and 63 digs while blocking 12 total Chaminade attacks.
State of Play
  • Chaminade has now lost three straight matches to Alaska Fairbanks.
  • Chaminade's hitting decreased significantly in the last two sets, with 23 errors.
What's Next

The Silverswords are awaiting the result of the Hawai'i Pacific-Alaska Anchorage match to determine their playing schedule for Saturday at 10 a.m.

Bottom Line

Chaminade needs to regroup quickly to improve their offensive consistency and minimize errors, focusing on blocking and pivotal moments in matches to avoid another defeat.