The Chaminade University women's volleyball team concluded their first weekend of competition with a three-set loss to the University of Alaska Anchorage at the Hawai'i-Alaska Challenge. The final scores were 25-22, 25-13, and 25-22, marking the Silverswords' second consecutive defeat. Despite an individual standout performance by Lillie Hinton, who earned 15 kills, the team struggled with 26 attack errors and a hitting percentage of .121. The Seawolves' solid defense included 11 blocks, compared to none for the Silverswords. Chaminade's record now stands at 1-2 as they prepare for the Central Washington Invitational next weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Chaminade recorded 26 attack errors, leading to a hitting percentage of .121.
  • Lillie Hinton had 15 kills, contributing to her tournament total of 43 kills at a .278 hitting percentage.
State of Play
  • Chaminade's recent performance showed a decline in execution, particularly due to attack errors.
  • The team was competitive in statistics like kills and assists but lost due to errors and lack of blocks.
What's Next

Chaminade will face Simon Fraser, Western Washington, and host Central Washington next weekend at the Central Washington Invitational, aiming to bounce back from their recent losses.

Bottom Line

To improve their performance, the Silverswords need to reduce attack errors and strengthen their defensive play, particularly blocking, as they move forward in their season.