Fuamatu-Anderson to coach Buffanblu

Tanya Fuamatu-Anderson, a former Hawaii Hilo All-American, has been named Punahou School’s head coach for girls volleyball.

Fuamatu-Anderson, who served as an assistant volleyball coach at Punahou since 2010, replaces Peter Balding, who will be on sabbatical next school year.

"I am grateful for this opportunity to be part of a great program and school," Fuamatu-Anderson said in a news release. "I am blessed to have had the chance to be mentored by Peter Balding, who is one of the best teacher/coaches of the game today. I look forward to building on the foundation that Peter started."

Fuamatu-Anderson was a four-year starter at UHH, where she was named NAIA Player of the Year in 1993, selected as Pacific West Conference Player of the Year in 1994 and 1995, and was a first-team AVCA All-American in 1995. She also served as assistant volleyball coach at Chaminade University (1996-2007) and played AVP professional beach volleyball from 2001 to ’07.

"With her leadership, passion and values, Tanya Fuamatu-Anderson is an exemplary role model for our student-athletes," said athletic director Jeaney Garcia in the release. "We are excited to welcome her as head coach, and know that she will contribute greatly to this exceptional program. We also thank Peter Balding for his years of commitment to the sport of volleyball at Punahou, and for creating a solid foundation for our students’ success."

Seasiders fall to Antelopes in overtime

The Brigham Young-Hawaii men’s basketball team rallied from a nine-point deficit in the second half to force overtime, but fell short against Pacific West Conference co-leader Grand Canyon 75-73 on Tuesday in Phoenix.

Okesene Ale scored 21 points and Pablo Coro added 13 for the Seasiders. With nine seconds left in regulation, Coro’s 3-pointer tied the game at 67 before Ale missed the potential game-winning 3 at the buzzer. In the final seconds of overtime, BJ Ford missed from long range as BYUH fell to 14-11 overall, 11-6 in the PacWest.

Killian Larson led the Antelopes (23-5, 14-3) with 17 points.

» De’Andre Haskins scored 21 points and Waly Coulibaly added 19 to lead PacWest co-leader Chaminade (17-8, 14-3) to a 103-72 rout of Hawaii Hilo (6-18, 4-12) in Hilo.

CJ Brown, Mychael Hearn and Michael Melonas each posted 17 points for the Vulcans.

» Natalie Mata scored 20 points, and Kamie Imai had 15 points and eight rebounds as Hawaii Hilo beat Chaminade 72-61 in overtime in a PacWest women’s game in Hilo.

The Vulcans (12-10, 9-7) held the Silverswords (1-21, 1-16) scoreless in the extra period.

Rhani Kaneaiakala and Nikki Tauau each scored 15 points to lead Chaminade.

Vulcans place sixth at St. Edward’s tourney

The Hawaii Hilo women’s golf team shot 335 on Tuesday in the second and final round of the St. Edward’s Invitational to finish sixth out of 15 teams at Grey Rock Golf Club in Austin, Texas.

Vulcans sophomore Kristen Sawada, who led after a first-round 78, shot an 80 in the second round and placed fourth. She finished three shots behind St. Edward’s teammates Ryanne Haddow and Haley Haught. Haddow defeated Haught in a playoff.

St. Edward’s won the team title with a 632 total, 46 strokes better than Hawaii Hilo.