VOLLEYBALL
Seasiders seek 11th national title
Brigham Young-Hawaii begins its quest for an 11th women’s volleyball national title Thursday when it faces West Texas A&M in the NCAA Division II elite eight in Pensacola, Fla.
The fifth-ranked Seasiders (24-3), the top seed out of the West Region, have won their past 23 matches. The ninth-ranked Lady Buffs (33-4) won the South Central Region as the second seed.
The last time BYUH advanced to the elite eight was in 2002 on the West Texas A&M campus in Canyon, Texas. The Seasiders defeated New Haven, Tampa and Truman State to claim their 10th title.
Should BYUH win Thursday, it will face the winner of Thursday’s quarterfinal between top-ranked Concordia-St. Paul (30-4), the five-time defending champion, and Wingate (32-2) on Friday. The national championship is scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m.
The Seasiders have played just one of the teams in the elite eight. On Aug. 31, BYUH fell to host Concordia-St. Paul 27-25, 26-24, 25-21.
BASKETBALL
Dixie State upends Chaminade men’s team
McKay Massey scored 17 points to lead Dixie State past Chaminade 87-78 in men’s basketball Monday in St. George, Utah.
Dalton Groskreutz added 16 points for the Red Storm (5-2, 2-0).
Lee Bailey and Bennie Murray scored 15 points apiece for the Silverswords (3-4, 0-1).
>> Kaylah Miller scored 18 points and Dixie State shot 54 percent from the floor in an 86-56 win over Chaminade in the women’s game in St. George, Utah.
The Red Storm (4-3, 2-0) outrebounded the Silverswords 51-28.
Dianna Zane led Chaminade (0-4, 0-1) with 18 points.
>> Jerome Garrison scored 15 points to power Grand Canyon to a 74-68 win over Hawaii-Hilo in men’s basketball Monday in Phoenix.
Braylon Pickrel grabbed eight rebounds for the Antelopes (8-2, 0-1).
CJ Brown scored 18 points, and Michael Melonas pulled in 11 rebounds for the Vulcans (1-6, 0-2).
>> The Grand Canyon women’s team, led by Judy Jones’ 19 points and 13 rebounds, defeated UHH 71-47 in Phoenix.
Jasmine Cannon hit all seven of her free throws for the Antelopes (6-2, 1-0).
Jameia McDuffie scored 12 points for the Vulcans (2-4, 0-2).
Weekly honors for HPU’s Walmsey
Hawaii Pacific senior guard Susannah Walmsey was named the conference player of the week after helping the Sea Warriors defeat host BYUH in the conference opener for both on Saturday.
The Australian national scored 34 points with six rebounds, six assists and three steals in the 97-68 victory. She was 14-for-22 from the field, including 6-for-11 from 3-point range.
Women’s honor roll
Danna Lynn Hooper, BYUH: The junior guard out of Molokai High scored 18 points with two 3-pointers in the Seasiders’ loss to HPU.
Kamie Imai, UHH: The junior guard out of Waiakea High scored 22 points with six assists in an 85-75 loss to Dixie State, the conference opener for both teams.
Melody Larido, HPU: the senior guard scored 17 points for the Sea Warriors in the win over the Seasiders.
Ieva Nagy, HPU: The junior forward scored 21 points with 12 rebounds for the Sea Warriors against the Seasiders. The Australian national went 7-for-8 from the field, including 5-for-6 from 3-point range.
Shayla Washington, BYUH: The senior forward finished with 28 points, eight rebounds and four steals in the loss to the Sea Warriors. She was 7-for-9 from the line and 5-for-6 on 3-point attempts.
Men’s honor roll
Pablo Coro, BYUH: The sophomore guard scored 17 points, including going 5-for-9 from 3-point range, in the 83-74 win over HPU.
Jelany White, HPU: The junior guard scored 21 points and led the conference in 3-point shooting percentage by hitting all three of his attempts in the conference-opening loss at BYUH.
