HPU Softball Rallies To Win National Championship
St. Joseph, MO (5/31/10) – HPU erased a two-run fifth inning deficit to win its first NCAA Division II Softball College World Series title. The Sea Warriors plated four runs in the fifth inning to hold on to beat Valdosta State, 4-3, in the title game.
“What a win,” said Coach Bryan Nakasone. “It was a long road and nothing came easily and especially not this game.”
HPU posed little threat through four innings, and trailed 2-0 after the Lady Blazers plated two first inning runs. Then in the fifth inning, the Sea Warriors sent 10 batters to the plate and put four runs on the board. VSU countered with a run in the bottom of the inning to cut the score to 4-3.
Sherise Musquiz (34-3) earned the win but not before some tense moments in the seventh inning. Colette Rollins walked to load the bases with just one out, but pinch hitter Amy Brightwell lined to Caira Pires at third for the second out. Musquiz then got April Hutchins to fly out to centerfielder Kozy Toriano for the game's final out.
“What a way to go out in my last year,” said senior second baseman Casey Sugihara. “It still hasn’t sunk in yet.”
Holly Satterfield pitched four and one-third innings for the loss, allowing three runs on four hits. Alyssa Shirey posted two hits and two RBI for VSU, and Amber Shaw recorded two hits and one run scored.
Ciera Senas led HPU in her final performance as a Sea Warrior, recording two hits and one run.
After the game, Sugihara, Ciera Senas, Nicole Morrow, and Sherise Musquiz were named to the All-Tournament Team. Musquiz was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player after going 4-0 on the week.
HPU Softball Tops Metro State, Advances To National Title Game
St. Joseph, MO (5/30/10) – At the NCAA Division II Softball College World Series, HPU defeated Metro State University, 7-2, to advance to the National Title game to be played tomorrow, May 31, versus Valdosta State University. Sherise Musquiz (33-3) earned the win and added two hits, one run, and three RBI to help her own cause.
Caira Pires and Nicole Morrow each recorded three hits, with Chante Tesoro and Ciera Senas each adding two hits. Musquiz pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on seven hits with four strikeouts.
Jannessa Tesone led Metro (53-6) with two hits and two runs. Christie Robinson (30-4) was tagged with the loss, allowing five earned runs on 14 hits in six innings of work.
The Sea Warriors (49-8) struck first with a run in the first inning, but Metro State took the lead in the third inning on a two-RBI base hit by Tesone. HPU recaptured the lead just one inning later, as Maile Kim (1 H, 1 RBI) and Musquiz collected RBIs to give their team a 3-2 lead.
HPU put the game away in the sixth inning, taking advantage of three fielding errors by Metro State to push to a 7-2 lead.
The Sea Warriors are one win away from their first NCAA National Championship, and would become the first 50-win team in program history.
Start time with Valdosta State is set at 2:07 p.m. Central Time, and will be broadcasted live on CBS College Sports (Oceanic Digital Cable Channel 247). The game will also be broadcasted live on www.ncaa.com, as well as on www.redzonemedia.com and locally on AM 1500 radio.
HPU Tops Angelo State In College World Series
St. Joseph, MO (5/28/10) – At the NCAA Division II Softball College World Series, HPU defeated Angelo State University, 1-0, to inch closer to the program’s first NCAA national title. In a 10-inning affair, Sherise Musquiz (32-3) won her second game of the tournament to move HPU one win away from the national title game.
“Today was a very good game and I think the fans got their money’s worth,” said HPU Coach Bryan Nakasone. “It’s too bad somebody had to lose. Both pitchers were throwing great games out there and the defenses were working pretty well. Sorry somebody had to lose, just glad it wasn’t us.”
HPU scored the game’s only run in the top of the 10th inning, as Kozy Toriano (2-4, 1 R) raced home from third on an errant throw by Angelo State catcher Kacie Easley (1-4).
Musquiz, Breanne Patton, and Ciera Senas recorded base hits, with Casey Sugihara adding one double.
Chelsea Nelson (28-9) was tagged with the loss for the Rams, surrendering no earned runs on six hits. Kaycee Taylor and Brittany Astle each recorded two hits to lead ASU.
“We are in a good position now but we have been on the other side,” added Nakasone. “It takes a lot for these other teams to get back and win but I see it in their eyes – it’s a matter of who wants it more. I am glad we are in this position, at least we get a days rest.”
HPU next plays on Sunday, May 30, at 2:30 p.m. Central Time against an opponent yet to be determined. The game can be heard live on the Internet at www.redzonemedia.com and will be simulcast on AM 1500 radio in Hawai‘i.
The tournament will run through Memorial Day with the title game schedule for a live television broadcast on CBS College Sports.
HPU Tops Wayne State In World Series Opener
St. Joseph, MO (5/27/10) – In HPU’s opening game at the NCAA Division II Softball College World Series, the Lady Sea Warriors defeated Wayne State University, 3-1. HPU now advances to the winners bracket to play the winner of Angelo State and Metro State tomorrow, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. Central Time.
Sherise Musquiz (31-3), who was named an NFCA First-Team All-American last night, dominated the Midwest Region champions. She allowed no earned runs on three hits in seven innings of work. Casey Hanes (42-7) was tagged with the loss for Wayne State, surrendering three runs on five hits.
“I thought we prepared well for Wayne State,” said HPU Coach Bryan Nakasone. “We knew they had a good pitcher with 355 strike outs and we anticipated she would have some sort of movement on her ball, especially a rise ball. She came with a change up and it caught us off balance for the first few innings. We made our adjustments after that and sat on fast balls and fortunately we got people on base and had timely hitting.”
The Sea Warriors got on the board in the third inning, plating two runs on a two-RBI base hit by Casey Sugihara (1-2, 2 RBI), then added their third run one inning later. Musquiz helped her own cause with an RBI-single after Maile Kim (1-2) doubled to start the inning.
Wayne State plated one run in the final inning, but the damage had been done. HPU improved to 47-8 overall while Wayne State fell to 53-12. Stephanie LeClair led WSU with one hit and one run.
“I think it was a good first win for us,” said Sugihara. “We traveled far and worked really hard to get here. So just knowing we could compete with the rest of the teams here proved a lot to ourselves.”
HPU Takes Two From Chico State, Wins West Region Title
Kaneohe, HI (5/22/10) – On championship day, the HPU softball team rebounded to win its first NCAA West Super Regional Title. Needing to win both games today over Chico State, the Sea Warriors topped the Wildcats 11-2 in game one, then followed with a 5-3 win in the title game.
HPU now travels to St. Joseph, Missouri for the National Championships. The team opens the 8-team double elimination tournament this Thursday, May 27, at 12:00 p.m. Hawaii Time, opponent to be determined.
“This is just an all-around great experience for the players and coaches,” said Head Coach Bryan Nakasone. “We’ve had to pull out some gritty wins and I give the girls all the credit on the world.”
After a disappointing 5-0 loss in yesterday’s opener, the Sea Warriors responded by winning game two 11-2 via the mercy rule. Maile Kim and Nicole Morrow each recorded two hits and one run, with Morrow adding two RBI. Kozy Toriano posted one hit, two runs, and four RBI. Charlotte Honciano and Christine Johnson each recorded one hit and one run to lead CSUC (33-21).
Sherise Musquiz earned the win, pitching five innings allowing one earned run. Kacie McCarthy, in receiving the loss, allowed four earned runs in two and two-thirds innings of work.
Musquiz won game two to improve to 29-3 on the season. She pitched a complete game, allowing three runs on three hits. McCarthy was again the pitcher of record for CSUC, allowing five runs in six innings of work.
The Sea Warriors (46-8) scored four first-inning runs which was all the cushion Musquiz needed. Morrow led HPU with two hits, one run, and two RBI, and Musquiz helped her own cause with two hits and one run scored.
Honciano and Sam Quadt both recorded three hits to lead the Wildcats.
“It was great we were able to come back from such a tough loss yesterday,” said senior infielder Casey Sugihara. “I’m looking forward to the national tournament.”
The Sea Warriors are scheduled for either a Monday night or early Tuesday morning flight to Missouri, with their opening game this Thursday. Each HPU game will be broadcasted live on www.redzonemedia.com and simulcasted on AM 1500 radio.
HPU Falls To Chico State In Super Regional Opener
Kaneohe, HI (5/21/10) – In game one of the NCAA Softball West Super Regional, HPU fell to Chico State, 5-0. The two teams will face off again tomorrow, May 22, with HPU needing to win both games. Overall, HPU falls to 44-8 while the Wildcats improve to 33-19.
Sherise Musquiz (27-3) received the loss in seven innings of work. She allowed three earned runs on 10 hits. Kacie McCarthy allowed just four hits in the shutout win, improving to 17-10.
Casey Sugihara, Breanne Patton, Chelsea Luckey, and Musquiz collected hits for the Sea Warriors. Courtney Brock and Jenna Wermes each recorded two hits and one run, with Wermes adding one RBI.
Start time for tomorrow’s game is set for 11:00 a.m. at Howard A. Okita Field. An HPU victory would force a decisive third game which would begin at 1:30 p.m.
Musquiz Sends HPU Into Super Regional
Kaneohe, HI (5/16/10) – At the NCAA Division II Softball West Regional, HPU defeated Central Washington University, 1-0, to advance to the Super Regional held next weekend. HPU improves to 44-7 while CWU closes its season at 40-15.
Sherise Musquiz, after falling to the Wildcats earlier in the day, shut down Central allowing no runs on six hits in seven innings. Lauren Hadenfeld was tagged with the loss, pitching a complete game while allowing one run on six hits.
“It’s so exciting to be a part of this,” said Musquiz, who improved to 28-2 on the season. “For us to be going to the Super Regional is just great.”
HPU scored the game’s only run in the first inning. Nicole Morrow drove home Casey Sugihara who had gotten on base with a walk, then advanced to second on a pop fly by Maile Kim. Musquiz, who had homered in game one, led HPU at the plate with two hits.
Six different Central players recorded base hits.
HPU will likely host next weekend’s West Super Regional, playing host to Chico State University in a three-game series beginning Friday, May 21. The official announcement will be made tomorrow.
HPU Falls To Central Washington, Winner-Take-All For The Title
Kaneohe, HI (5/16/10) – In game six of the NCAA Division II Softball West Regional, HPU was defeated by Central Washington, 3-2, in nine innings. With the win by the Wildcats, a game seven will be played between CWU and HPU for the championship.
Sherise Musquiz (27-2) lost just her second contest of the season, pitching all nine innings allowing two earned runs on nine hits with three strikeouts. Lauren Hadenfeld (24-5) allowed two runs on eight hits for the win.
Jennifer Schwartz and Kelsey Haupert each recorded two hits and one RBI, with Haupert adding one run scored.
Nicole Morrow and Caira Pires batted 2-4 for HPU.
CWU scored a run in the first inning, but HPU responded with two runs in the fourth inning. Musquiz helped her own cause with a two-run homerun over the left centerfield fence.
Central tied the game in the sixth inning, and took the lead for good in the ninth. Taylor Trautman (1-1, 1 R) hit a lead-off triple, then came home on an RBI-base hit by Schwartz.
The winner-take-all championship game between the Sea Warriors and Wildcats is currently underway.
HPU Tops Cal State Monterey Bay, Advances To Finals
Kaneohe, HI (5/15/10) – At the NCAA Division II Softball West Regional, HPU defeated Cal State Monterey Bay, 3-2. With the win, the Lady Sea Warriors advance to the championship to be played tomorrow, May 16, at 11:00 a.m.
HPU (42-6) took a 3-0 lead after two innings and held on for the victory. Sherise Musquiz (27-1) earned the win for HPU, allowing two runs on seven hits in seven innings. Diane Ortiz was tagged with the loss for CSUMB (33-19). She allowed one earned run on seven hits in seven innings of work.
Nicole Morrow led HPU with two hits and one run scored, and Chante Tesoro added one hit and one run.
Shae Olds (1-3, 1 R, 1 RBI) led CSUMB at the plate.
HPU now plays the winner of Cal State Monterey Bay and UH-Hilo which is being played today at 1:30 p.m. HPU is one win away from advancing to NCAA West Super Regional.
Lady Sea Warriors Victorious In West Region Opener
Kaneohe, HI (5/14/10) – In game two of the NCAA Division II West Region Tournament, HPU topped Central Washington University, 6-1. Sherise Musquiz (26-1) went the distance, tossing seven innings while allowing one run on three hits with three strikeouts.
Maile Kim led the Sea Warriors (2-3, 1 R, 3 RBI), belting a homerun in the third inning to give HPU a 3-0 lead. Nicole Morrow recorded two hits and one RBI, and Chante Tesoro added one hit and two RBI.
Ashley Fix recorded one hit and one RBI to lead the Lady Wildcats. Lauren Hadenfeld (21-5) allowed six runs on nine hits in five and two-thirds innings of work.
HPU pushed the game out of reach in the sixth inning. Morrow drove in Musquiz from second to increase to a 4-1 lead, and Tesoro delivered a two-RBI base hit to give HPU two more runs.
HPU squares of tomorrow, May 15, with Cal State Monterey Bay at 11:00 a.m. CSUMB topped UH-Hilo earlier today to advance to the winners bracket and play HPU.
HPU Softball To Host NCAA West Regional
Honolulu (5/10/10) – Having finished the regular season at the top of the West Region, the HPU softball team was named the host institution for the NCAA Division II Regional Softball Tournament. The announcement was made today by the NCAA national office.
Joining HPU will be No.2 seed Cal State Monterey Bay, third-seeded UH-Hilo, and Central Washington University as the fourth seed. The Lady Sea Warriors (41-6) open the double elimination tournament against Central Washington at 1:30 p.m. this Friday, May 14.
All games will be played at Howard A. Okita Field on the HPU Hawai‘i Loa Campus.
HPU enters the tournament after winning its fourth consecutive PacWest Title, and is hosting its first NCAA Regional Championship.
The tournament winner advances to the NCAA II Super Regional held May 21-23, with a trip to the College World Series at stake.
The tournament runs from May 14-16 with UH-Hilo and CSUMB set to play the opener this Friday at 11:00 a.m.
HPU Softball Sweeps Chaminade, Clinches PacWest Title
Kaneohe, HI (4/25/10) – At Howard A. Okita Field, the HPU softball team closed the regular season with a doubleheader sweep of Chaminade. The Sea Warriors won game one 12-3 via the mercy rule, then topped the Swords 2-0 in game two. HPU improves to 41-6 overall and 26-4 in the PacWest, while Chaminade falls to 16-36 overall and 12-20 in conference. With the wins, HPU clinched its fourth straight PacWest Title.
In the opener, Sherise Musquiz (25-1) earned the win, pitching five innings allowing three runs on five hits with three strikeouts. Chelsi Walls (4-8) was tagged with the loss for Chaminade, surrendering 12 runs on 14 hits in five innings of work.
Maile Kim (2-2, 3 R, 6 RBI) led HPU with two homeruns in the game. Caira Pires batted 3-4 with one run and three RBI, and Casey Sugihara added three hits, three runs, and one RBI. Shalin Yamaguchi, Dawn Dela Cruz, and Chasity Senas each posted one hit and one run.
Game two saw HPU score two runs in the first inning and coast to the win. Ashley Valine (15-5) earned the win in six and two-thirds innings of work. She allowed no runs on four hits with three strikeouts. Kasy’e Lalau (7-13) received the loss for the Swords, pitching seven innings allowing two runs on five hits.
RBI by Kim and Pires (1-2, 1 RBI) accounted for the game’s only two runs. Sugihara led the Sea Warriors with two hits and one run scored, and Melissa Harris recorded two hits for Chaminade.
Following the doubleheader, HPU honored seniors Sherise Musquiz, Casey Sugihara, Laine Shikuma, Ciera Senas, and Ashley Fernandez for their years of service to Sea Warriors softball.
Sherise Musquiz Sets HPU Pitching Record, Sea Warriors Sweep Chaminade
Kaneohe, HI (4/24/10) – At Howard A. Okita Field, the HPU softball team swept a doubleheader against Chaminade University. The Lady Sea Warriors won game one 4-0, then took game two 6-1. HPU improves to 39-6 overall and 24-4 in the PacWest while Chaminade drops to 16-34 overall and 12-18 in conference.
Sherise Musquiz (24-1) earned the win, breaking HPU's season and career wins records in the process. She pitched seven innings allowing no runs on just four hits. Kelly Korras was tagged with the loss for Chaminade, giving up two earned runs on five hits in six innings of work.
Casey Sugihara led the Sea Warriors with two hits and one run. Musquiz, Kozy Toriano, and Caira Pires each recorded one hit, with Pires adding one run and one RBI.
In game two, Ashley Valine (14-5) earned the win for the Sea Warriors, allowing no earned runs on seven hits in six innings of work. Kasy'e Lalau was tagged with the loss, pitching six innings and allowing five runs on eight hits.
Sugihara posted three hits, two runs, and one RBI to lead the Sea Warriors. Maile Kim recorded two runs and three RBI, and Ciera Senas added one hit and one run scored.
Brandi Sasaki, Melissa Harris, and Alyssa Dumlao each recorded two hits for the Silverswords.
HPU returns to action tomorrow, April 25, for another doubleheader versus Chaminade. The games will be the regular season finale for both teams. First pitch is set for 12:00 p.m. at Howard A. Okita Field.
HPU Softball Splits With UH-Hilo
Sherise Musquiz Ties HPU All-Time Wins Record
Hilo, HI (4/18/10) – In a PacWest Conference doubleheader, the HPU softball team split a pair of games with UH-Hilo. The Sea Warriors won the opener, 2-0, but fell 1-0 in game two. HPU moves to 37-6 overall and 22-4 in the PacWest, and UHH is now 31-13 overall and 19-9 in conference.
Sherise Musquiz (23-1) earned the win in game one. She pitched seven complete innings allowing no runs while scattering seven hits. With the win, Musquiz tied the HPU record for career (77) and season (23) wins as a pitcher.
Amber Waracka (15-7) was tagged with the loss, surrendering two runs on five hits in six innings of work.
Musquiz helped her own cause with a two-RBI base hit in the first inning, which proved to be all the run support she needed. Casey Sugihara posted one hit and one run for HPU, and Aisha Sueda and Nicole Alconcel each added two hits for UHH.
In game two, HPU was shut out for just the third time this season. Ashley Valine (13-5) received the loss, pitching six and two-thirds innings allowing one run on eight hits. Sarah Weisskopf (9-3) earned the win for the Vulcans, scattering five hits in seven innings of work.
Alconcel (2-3, 1 R) scored the game’s only run in the sixth inning. She raced home on a sacrifice bunt laid by Jessica Schatz (1-3, 1 RBI). Nicole Morrow led HPU with two hits.
The Sea Warriors next take on Chaminade this Saturday, April 24. First pitch is set at 12:00 p.m. at Howard A. Okita Field.
Lady Sea Warriors Too Much For Swords
Honolulu (4/10/10) – At Pololo Community Park, the HPU softball team swept a doubleheader with Chaminade University. The Lady Sea Warriors won game one 10-4, then took game two via the mercy rule, 21-2. HPU improves to 35-4 with Chaminade dropping to 14-30.
In the opener, Ciera Senas, Caira Pires, and Erin Fujita each recorded two hits, with Maile Kim adding one hit, one run scored, and three RBI. Sky Virtudes batted 3-4 with one run to lead Chaminade.
Sherise Musquiz (21-1) earned the win for HPU, moving her to within three games of breaking HPU’s all-time wins record. She pitched seven innings allowing three earned runs on 10 hits. Kasy’e Lalau was tagged with the loss, surrendering five earned runs in three innings of work.
The Sea Warriors spotted Chaminade four runs in the bottom of the second inning, but responded to tie the game in the top of the third. Three innings later, HPU tacked on six runs led by Fujita’s two-RBI base hit.
In game two, HPU scored 10 runs in the fourth inning and six more in the fifth to earn the mercy rule win. Ashley Valine (13-3) allowed no earned runs in five innings of work for the win. Lalau was again tagged with the loss, pitching three and one-third innings allowing seven runs on eight hits.
Casey Sugihara (2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI) belted her first homerun of the season, with Fujita adding three hits, two runs, and two RBI. Senas batted 3-3 with three runs and two RBI.
Keli-Grace Saniatan and Kristine Mihara each posted one hit and one run to lead the Swords.
HPU next travels to Hilo, HI for a four-game series versus UH-Hilo. First pitch of the series-opening doubleheader is set for Saturday, April 17, at 1:00 p.m.
HPU Softball Sweeps Academy of Art
San Mateo, CA (3/31/10) – In a PacWest doubleheader, the HPU softball team swept Academy of Art University. The Sea Warriors won game one 13-2, then took game two, 10-7. HPU improves to 33-4 overall and 20-2 in the PacWest, while AAU falls to 18-16-1 overall and 8-8 in conference.
Sherise Musquiz (20-1) pitched a complete game for the win allowing two runs on six hits in five innings of work. Sierrah Garcia received the loss for the Urban Knights, tossing four innings allowing five earned runs on 10 hits.
Maile Kim recorded two hits, three runs, and one RBI to lead HPU. Nicole Morrow and Chante Tesoro each posted two hits, with Morrow adding one run and three RBI and Tesoro also recording two runs.
Nicole Smith had two hits to lead AAU.
In game two, Ashley Valine (12-3) earned the win allowing four earned runs on 12 hits in seven innings of work. Kimberley Dauer was tagged with the loss, pitching three innings allowing four earned runs on 11 hits.
Five Sea Warriors recorded two base hits, with Ciera Senas and Casey Sugihara each posting three runs. Kim also added four RBI.
HPU returns to action Saturday, April 10, versus Chaminade University at Central Oahu Regional Park. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 12:00 p.m.
HPU Softball Splits Twinbill
San Mateo, CA (3/30/10) – In a PacWest doubleheader, the third-ranked HPU softball team split with Academy of Art University. HPU won game one, 5-1, but fell 3-1 in game two. The Sea Warriors move to 31-4 overall and 18-2 in the PacWest, with the Urban Knights now at 18-14-1 overall and 8-6 in conference.
HPU played the long ball in game one, as homeruns by Nicole Morrow and Maile Kim accounted for all five runs. Morrow belted her first roundtripper of her career, a two-run shot in the second inning, and Kim hit a three-run blast in the fifth inning.
Sherise Musquiz (19-1) earned the win for HPU, pitching seven innings allowing one run on three hits with four strikeouts. Sierrah Garcia was tagged with the loss, surrendering two earned runs on eight hits in seven innings of work.
Casey Sugihara added two hits and one run for HPU. Alana Aweau (1-3, 1 R, 1 RBI) led AAU at the plate.
In game two, the Urban Knights plated all three runs on a Nicole Smith (1-3, 3 RBI) double in the fifth inning. Ashley Valine (11-3) received the loss, allowing three runs on seven hits in six innings of work. Kimberly Dauer earned the win, pitching seven innings while giving up one run on six hits.
Maile Kim batted 2-4 for the Sea Warriors, with Ciera Senas adding one hit and one run scored. Ashley Lokey and Melissa Coe each added two hits for AAU.
HPU concludes its road trip tomorrow, March 31, with another PacWest doubleheader versus Academy of Art. Start time is set for 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
HPU Softball Falls In Semifinals
Turlock, CA (3/28/10) – HPU’s run at a Tournament of Champions title defense came to a close today with a semifinal loss to Central Washington University. HPU fell to the Wildcats 3-0 after topping Cal State Dominguez Hills in the quarterfinal round. The Sea Warriors fall to 30-3 overall while CWU improves to 18-7 and advances to the championship game.
Ashley Valine (11-2) received the loss for HPU. She pitched a complete game allowing three runs on nine hits with one strikeout. Lauren Hadenfeld earned the win for CWU, pitching a shutout while allowing just three HPU hits.
Caira Pires led HPU with two hits and Casey Sugihara recorded one hit of her own. Samantha Petrich (1-4, 2 R, 1 RBI) delivered the biggest blow to HPU’s chances with her solo homerun in the sixth inning to increase CWU’s lead to 2-0.
The Sea Warriors won four of their five pool play games, finishing first and qualifying for the Gold Bracket. They defeated Dominguez Hills on a walk-off base hit by Chante Tesoro in the ninth inning to advance to the match up with Central Washington.
HPU closes its road trip with two PacWest doubleheaders against Academy of Art. First pitch of the series opening doubleheader is set for Tuesday, March 30, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
HPU Tops Cal State East Bay and Sonoma State, Advances To Championship Round
Turlock, CA (3/27/10) – In the final two games of pool play at the Mizuno Tournament of Champions, the HPU softball team defeated Cal State East Bay and Sonoma State University to advance to the championship round. HPU topped SSU 2-1 then turned back East Bay 6-1, and improve to 30-2 overall.
The Sea Warriors defeated Sonoma State on the strength of a solid pitching performance by Ashley Valine (11-1). She allowed no earned runs in five innings of work. Sherise Musquiz pitched the final two innings for her second save of the season. Samantha Lipperd was tagged with the loss for the Seawolves, allowing two earned runs on three hits in four innings.
Maile Kim homered in the first inning and Ciera Senas scored in the third inning after hitting a lead-off triple. Kim finished with one hit, run and two RBI, and Senas added two hits and one run. Ashley Britton led SSU, batting 3-4 with one RBI.
In game two, HPU scored four runs in the sixth inning to key the win. RBI by Kozy Toriano (2-2, 2 R, 1 RBI) and Melissa Awa (1-2, 1 R, 1 RBI) helped HPU take its first lead, and Pomai Kalakau (one hit, 2 RBI) delivered a two-RBI double one inning later to seal win.
Sherise Musquiz improved to 17-1 with her third win of the tournament. She surrendered no earned runs on four hits in seven innings of work. Catherine Schorn received the loss for East Bay, allowing two earned runs on six hits in five and two-thirds innings.
After finishing with the top spot in their pool at 4-1, the Sea Warriors advance to the Gold bracket. The single elimination stage begins tomorrow morning, time and opponent to be determined, as the Sea Warriors will look to defend their title.
Lady Sea Warriors Take Two At Tournament Of Champions
Turlock, CA (3/26/10) – The HPU softball team opened the Mizuno Tournament of Champions today with three pool play games. They defeated UC-San Diego, 2-0, to open the day, but fell 5-4 to Cal State Monterey Bay. The team closed the day with a 3-2 win over Cal State San Bernardino.
Sherise Musquiz (16-1) grabbed two wins on the day. She pitched a three-hit shutout to defeat UCSD, then ended the day with a win against CSUSB, allowing two runs on four hits. Ashley Valine (10-1) received the loss versus CSUMB, surrendering two earned runs on five hits in seven innings of work.
Versus UC-San Diego, a pair of unearned HPU runs was enough to get past the Lady Tritons. Casey Sugihara and Malia Killam scored the runs for HPU, with Triton pitcher Camille Gaito tagged with the loss in six innings of work.
In game two, HPU fell behind 5-0 after three innings, but rallied with three runs in the fifth inning. A double by Celina Garces (2-3, 1 R), and an RBI base hit by Chante Tesoro (1-3, 1 R, 1 RBI) keyed the big inning, but HPU would fall short by game’s end.
HPU closed the day with a one-run win over Cal State San Bernardino. The Sea Warriors built a 3-0 lead and held on for the win. RBI by Ciera Senas (1-3, 2 R, 1 RBI) and Kozy Toriano led to the win.
HPU plays two more pool play games tomorrow. They face off with Cal State East Bay at 9:30 a.m., then take on Sonoma State at 11:45 a.m., both Pacific Time.
HPU Softball Sweeps Dominican
San Rafael, CA (3/24/10) – At McInnis Park, the HPU softball team recorded two shutouts en route to a doubleheader sweep of Dominican University. The Sea Warriors won game one 9-0, then took game two, 3-0. HPU improves to 25-1 overall and 17-1 in the PacWest, while the Lady Penguins fall to 1-19 overall and 1-15 in conference.
HPU, ranked third nationally, won game one via the mercy rule. Sherise Musquiz (14-1) pitched a complete-game shutout, surrendering just two hits while adding eight strikeouts. Alisha McKnight received the loss for Dominican, allowing three earned runs on 10 hits in three innings of work.
Ciera Senas recorded two hits, one run, and two RBI, and Kozy Toriano added one hit, one run, and two RBI. McKnight and Kellie Hislop each recorded a hit to lead DUC.
Ashley Valine improved to a perfect 10-0 on the season with her shutout win in game two, allowing six hits in seven innings of work. Jessi Saaty was tagged with the loss, pitching six innings allowing one earned run on six hits.
Six Sea Warriors recorded a base hit, with Senas posting two runs scored and Toriano adding one RBI.
HPU next travels to Turlock, California to defend its title at the Mizuno Tournament of Champions hosted by Cal State Stanislaus. First up in pool play will be Cal State Monterey Bay this Friday, March 26. First pitch is set for 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time.
HPU Softball Sweeps Dominican
San Rafael, CA (3/23/10) – At McInnis Park, the HPU softball team swept a PacWest doubleheader versus Dominican University. The Sea Warriors won both games via the mercy rule, taking game one 13-0 then following with an 8-0 win in game two. HPU improves to 23-1 on the season and 15-1 in the PacWest. The Lady Penguins drop to 1-17 overall and 1-13 in conference.
Sherise Musquiz pitched just three innings in the opener to improve to 13-1 on the season. She allowed no runs on three hits with two strikeouts. Alisha Knight was tagged with the loss, giving up eight earned runs in three innings of work.
Caira Pires led HPU batting 3-3 with two runs and two RBI, and Kozy Toriano (1-3, 1 R, 4 RBI) delivered a three-run triple as part of a five-run fourth inning.
In game two, Ashley Valine (9-0) earned the win allowing just two hits in five innings of work. The Sea Warriors plated six runs in the fifth inning highlighted by Chelsea Luckey’s two-RBI double. Ciera Senas added one hit and three runs scored for HPU.
Jessi Saaty received the loss for Dominican, allowing four earned runs on four hits in five innings of work.
HPU and Dominican face off again tomorrow, March 24, in another PacWest doubleheader. First pitch is set for 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Lady Sea Warriors Double Up On Argos
Belmont, CA (3/21/10) – At Notre Dame High School, the HPU softball team defeated Notre Dame de Namur University in a PacWest doubleheader. HPU took game one 9-3, then completed the sweep with a 7-1 win in game two. The Sea Warriors improve to 21-1 overall and 13-1 in the PacWest, with NDNU falling to 6-17 overall and 4-11 in conference.
In game one, the Sea Warriors used a five-run sixth inning to run away with the win. Kozy Toriano (2-3, 1 R, 5 RBI) drove in three runs and Nicole Morrow (2-4, 1 RBI) hit an RBI double to give HPU a 9-3 lead heading to the final inning.
Sherise Musquiz (11-1) pitched a complete game for the win, allowing three runs with two strikeouts. Mary Ortega allowed nine runs in five and two-thirds innings for the loss.
Ortega posted three hits and two RBI to pace NDNU. Ciera Senas batted 2-4 with one run for HPU, and Maile Kim added two hits and two runs scored.
In game two, Ashley Valine (8-0) recovered from a difficult outing yesterday to earn a complete-game victory. She allowed just one run on five hits with one strikeout. Sammy McConvey was tagged with the loss for NDNU, allowing three earned runs on eight hits in five innings of work.
Senas batted 2-3 with one run, and Morrow and Breanne Patton each added two hits and two RBI.
HPU remains in the Bay Area and will next take on Dominican University this Tuesday, March 23. Start time of the doubleheader is set for 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
HPU Softball Sweeps Notre Dame de Namur
Belmont, CA (3/20/10) – On the campus of Notre Dame High School, the HPU softball team swept a doubleheader with Notre Dame de Namur University. The Sea Warriors topped NDNU, 4-0, in game one, then rallied from eight runs down to win game two, 10-9. HPU improves to 19-1 overall and 11-1 in the PacWest, while the Argonauts fall to 6-16 overall and 4-10 in conference.
Sherise Musquiz earned the win in game one, pitching a complete game allowing no runs on seven hits with four strikeouts. Hillary Ruddick received the loss for NDNU, allowing four runs in seven innings of work.
Maile Kim posted two hits and two RBI for HPU, and Casey Sugihara added two hits and one run.
Game two saw HPU overcome an 8-0 deficit to complete the sweep. A pair of HPU errors in the first inning spotted the Argos four runs, with four more runs added in the third inning.
The Sea Warriors tied the game with eight runs in the fourth inning. Chante Tesoro (3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI) and Kozy Toriano (2-4, 1 R, 2 RBI) each doubled in two runs to erase the Argonaut lead.
NDNU regained the advantage one inning later, as Rosella De Alva (3-4, 2 RBI) singled in Ruddick (1-3, 1 R, 1 RBI) to give the Argos a 9-8 lead. Ciera Senas (3-5, 1 R, 2 RBI) responded in the seventh inning with a 2-RBI base hit to give HPU the win.
Robin Araujo added three hits and two runs for the Argos. Musquiz (10-1), in a relief role, earned another win, with Ruddick again tagged with the loss.
HPU and NDNU face off again tomorrow, March 21, in another PacWest doubleheader. First pitch is set for 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
HPU Softball Takes Two From BYU-Hawaii
Kaneohe, HI (3/13/10) – At Howard A. Okita Field, the HPU softball team swept a doubleheader from BYU-Hawaii. HPU improves to 17-1 overall and 11-1 in the PacWest, while BYUH falls to 0-20 overall and 0-12 in conference.
In the opener, Sherise Musquiz improved to 9-1, allowing no runs on six hits in six innings of work. Mindy Rasmusson (0-4) was tagged with the loss for the Seasiders, pitching five innings allowing three earned runs on seven hits.
Maile Kim paced the Sea Warriors with two hits, two runs, and two RBI. Erin Fujita added two hits and one run.
Rasmusson and Ashley Parry each recorded two hits to lead BYUH.
In game two, Ashley Valine improved to a perfect 8-0 with a two-hit complete game shutout, also adding six strikeouts. Janeece Veazie (0-7) received the loss, allowing eight earned runs on 11 hits in six innings of work.
Kim’s sixth inning grand slam put the game out of reach. She batted 3-3 with one run and six RBI, and Fujita added two hits.
Parry and Hayleigh Maher recorded the two hits for BYUH.
HPU next heads out on an 11-day road trip, playing 12 conference games and competing in the Mizuno Tournament of Champions in Turlock, California. First up will be Notre Dame de Namur on Saturday, March 20. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
HPU Softball Sweeps Doubleheader Against Seasiders
Kaneohe, HI (3/12/10) – At Howard A. Okita Field, the HPU softball team swept a double header from BYU-Hawaii. The Sea Warriors took game one 8-0, and followed with a 5-0 win in game two. HPU improves to 15-1 overall and 7-1 in the PacWest, while BYU-Hawaii falls to 0-18 overall and 0-10 in conference.
Sherise Musquiz (8-1) earned the win in game one, as HPU won via the mercy rule. She pitched five complete innings allowing no runs on three hits. Janeece Veazie (0-7) received the loss for the Seasiders, allowing six earned runs on nine hits in four innings of work.
Caira Pires and Nicole Morrow paced the Sea Warriors in game one. Pires batted 2-3 with one RBI, and Morrow added two hits and one run.
In game two, Ashley Valine (6-0) earned the win pitching seven complete innings allowing just three hits. Shiri Stevens (0-4) was tagged with the loss for BYU-Hawaii allowing five runs on seven hits.
Ciera Senas led the Sea Warriors, batting 2-2 with one run and two RBI.
HPU next heads out on an 11-day road trip, playing 12 conference games and competing in the Mizuno Tournament of Champions in Turlock, California. First up will be Notre Dame de Namur on Saturday, March 20. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
HPU Softball Takes Two From Grand Canyon
Kaneohe, HI (3/3/10) – At Howard A. Okita Field, the HPU softball team swept a PacWest doubleheader from Grand Canyon University. The Sea Warriors took game one 6-3, then followed with a 10-1 win in game two. HPU improves to 13-1 overall and 5-1 in the PacWest, with GCU falling to 14-4 overall and 4-4 in conference.
Sherise Musquiz (7-1) earned the win in game one, pitching a complete game allowing three runs on six hits. Amy Searcy received the loss for the Antelopes, allowing six runs on 15 hits in five innings of work.
Kozy Toriano and Celina Garces each batted 4-4, with Toriano adding two runs scored. Casey Sugihara batted 3-5 and Maile Kim added two hits and one RBI.
Game two saw HPU conclude the series with a nine-run win. Ashley Valine (5-0) pitched six complete innings for the win allowing one run on eight hits. Ivy Campas was tagged with the loss for GCU allowing eight runs on eight hits.
Toriano again led the Sea Warriors, batting 3-4 with two runs and two RBI. Chante Tesoro added two hits and five RBI.
Tracy Lubken, Erica Reay, and Kaycee Gamez each posted two hits for GCU.
HPU returns to action Friday, March 12, versus BYU-Hawaii at Okita Field. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 1:00 p.m.
HPU Softball Splits With Grand Canyon
Honolulu (3/2/10) – At Howard A. Okita Field, the HPU softball team split a PacWest doubleheader with Grand Canyon University. HPU fell in game one 2-0, but won game two 3-2 to earn the split. The S
ea Warriors move to 11-1 overall and 3-1 in the PacWest, with Grand Canyon now at 14-2 overall and 4-2 in conference.
In game one, the Sea Warriors suffered just their second home conference loss since 2007, both to Grand Canyon. Sherise Musquiz (6-1) was outdueled by GCU’s Amy Searcy in receiving her first loss. Musquiz allowed one earned run on eight hits with five strikeouts, and Searcy pitched a complete-game shutout.
Kozy Toriano and Chante Tesoro each collected two hits to lead HPU. Tracy Lubken batted 2-4 with one run and one RBI to lead the Antelopes.
In game two, Ashley Valine (4-0) remained perfect for the Sea Warriors, pitching seven innings allowing one earned run on eight hits. Nicole Morrow’s RBI-single in the sixth inning broke a 2-2 tie, driving in what proved to be the game-winning run.
Morrow and Maile Kim each recorded two hits to lead HPU. Nikki Lorenzi and Kara Holtorf led the Antelopes also with two hits each. Ivy Campas received the loss for GCU allowing three runs on six hits.
HPU and GCU conclude their series with another doubleheader set for tomorrow, March 3. Start time at Okita Field is set for 1:00 p.m.
HPU Softball Sweeps Doubleheader From Red Storm
Kaneohe, HI (2/26/10) – At Howard A. Okita Field, the HPU softball team swept a PacWest doubleheader versus Dixie State College. HPU improves to 10-0 overall and 2-0 in the PacWest, while Dixie State drops to 7-3 overall and 4-2 in conference. The matchup was the first between the two teams after facing each other in last year’s NCAA West Region championship.
The fourth-ranked Red Storm was shut down by two solid HPU pitching performances, as Sherise Musquiz (5-0) and Ashley Valine (4-0) delivered solid outings. In the opener, Musquiz pitched a complete game, allowing two runs on eight hits with seven strikeouts, and in game two, Valine allowed no earned runs on seven hits in seven innings of work.
Already leading 1-0 in game one, HPU added three runs in the fourth inning to take a 4-0 lead. Chante Tesoro (1-1, 1 R, 2 RBI) delivered a two-RBI base hit to headline the inning. Dixie responded in the sixth inning to plate two runs off Musquiz, but that was all the runs HPU allowed, as it grabbed the 4-2 win.
Maile Kim and Ciera Senas each added two hits for HPU, with Anna Cue and Shantae Hunter doing the same for the Red Storm. Lauren Folta received the loss for DSC, allowing one earned run on seven hits in six innings of work.
Game two was highlighted by Caira Pires’s (1-3, 1 R, 3 RBI) three-run homerun in the bottom of the third inning. The roundtripper, Pires’s third of the season, gave the Sea Warriors a 3-0 lead as they paced to the 4-1 win.
Cassi Merrill and Bailie Hicken recorded two hits to lead Dixie State. Brittnie Whipple was tagged with the loss, allowing four runs on five hits in four and one-third innings.
HPU and Dixie State conclude their four-game series with a doubleheader tomorrow, February 27. Start time at Howard A. Okita Field is set for 12:00 p.m.
HPU Remains Perfect, Sweeps Simon Fraser
Kaneohe, HI (2/20/10) - At Howard A. Okita Field, the HPU softball team swept a doubleheader versus Simon Fraser University. HPU took game one 6-0, then completed the sweep with a 2-1 extra-inning win in game two. The Sea Warriors improve to a perfect 8-0 on the season.
In game one, Sherise Musquiz (4-0) recorded her fourth shutout of the season, allowing no runs on four hits with five strikeouts in seven innings of work. Jennifer Van Egdom was tagged with the loss for Simon Fraser, giving up five runs on six hits in three innings.
Nicole Morrow batted 1-2 with one run and two RBI to lead HPU. Caira Pires, Celina Garces, and Chante Tesoro each recorded one hit and an RBI. Ciera Senas batted 3-4 with one run.
Brittany Mayers recorded two hits to lead Simon Fraser.
In game two, starter Ashley Valine allowed one run on three hits with four strikeouts in seven and one-third innings of work. Musquiz (5-0) pitched the final two outs of the game for the win.
Van Egdom again was tagged with the loss, allowing one run on two hits in one and two-thirds innings of work in a relief appearance.
Senas and Morrow each recorded two hits to lead HPU, with Senas adding one run.
The Sea Warriors next take on Dixie State on Friday, February 26, in a conference matchup. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 1:00 p.m. at Howard A. Okita Field.
HPU Softball Sweeps Chaminade
Waipahu, HI (2/13/10) – At Central Oahu Regional Park, the HPU softball team swept Chaminade in a non-conference doubleheader between PacWest schools. HPU took game one 8-1 and completed the sweep with a 3-2 game two win. HPU improves to a perfect 6-0, with the Silverswords dropping to 1-3.
Sherise Musquiz improved to 3-0 with her win in game one. She pitched six complete innings, allowing no runs on five hits with two strikeouts. Chaminade starter Chelsi Walls lasted just one-third of an inning in receiving the loss. She allowed four earned runs on two hits.
Celina Garces and Caira Pires each posted two hits for HPU, with Pires crushing a three-run homerun in the first inning. Ciera Senas batted 1-4 with two runs scored.
Keli-Grace Saniatan led CUH with two hits.
In game two, the Sea Warriors scored two runs in the seventh inning for the one-run win. Kozy Toriano (2-4) drove in Malia Killam and Ashley Fernandez, who had both entered the game as pinchrunners.
Ashley Valine pitched the first complete-game of her career to improve to 2-0. She allowed two earned runs with one strikeout. Kelly Korras was tagged with the loss for the Swords, allowing three runs on nine hits in seven innings of work.
Chasity Senas batted 2-3 with one run scored to lead Chaminade.
HPU next plays tomorrow, Sunday, in its annual Alumnae game. Start time at Howard A. Okita Field is set for 12:00 a.m.
HPU Softball Sweeps Vanguard University
Kaneohe, HI (2/11/10) – At Howard A. Okita Field, the HPU softball team swept a doubleheader against Vanguard University. The Sea Warriors took game one 8-0 via the eight-run rule, then completed the sweep with a 3-0 win in game two. HPU improves to 4-0 while Vanguard falls to 2-4.
In game one, Sherise Musquiz improved to 2-0 with her second shutout of the season. She pitched four innings, allowing one run on one hit with four strikeouts. Melissa Forrester was tagged with the loss for Vanguard, allowing one earned run on five hits in two and two-thirds innings of work.
Breanne Patton batted 3-3 with one run and two RBI to lead HPU. She drove her two runners in as part of a five-run third inning that broke the game wide open for the Sea Warriors.
April Glenn (1-2) recorded Vanguard’s lone hit.
In game two, Patton (1-0) won her first pitching start of season, tossing five complete innings allowing no runs on three hits with two strikeouts. Ashley Valine pitched the final two innings for the save.
Patricia Olvera was tagged with the loss for Vanguard, allowing two earned runs on eight hits in five innings of work.
Kozy Toriano and Caira Pires recorded two hits to lead HPU, with Toriano adding one run.
The Sea Warriors next take on Chaminade this Saturday, February 13, in a non-conference matchup. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 12:00 p.m. at Central Oahu Regional Park.
HPU Softball Sweeps BYU-Hawaii On Opening Day
Laie, HI (2/6/10) – On the campus of BYU-Hawaii, the HPU softball team swept the Lady Seasiders. HPU won game one 11-1 via the eight-run rule and took game two, 4-0. Both games were played as non-conference contests.
Sherise Musquiz (1-0) recorded the win for HPU in game one, pitching four complete innings allowing no earned runs on one hit with four strikeouts. Janeece Veazie (0-1) was tagged with the loss for BYUH, allowing one earned run on five hits in four innings of work.
HPU took advantage of six unearned runs by the Seasiders to earn the win. Ciera Senas led HPU, batting 3-4 with two runs and four RBI. Caira Pires also hit well, batting 2-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Brooke Perrington and Ashley Parry each collected a hit for BYUH.
Game two saw Ashley Valine record her first career shutout for HPU. Chante Tesoro batted 1-2 and added two RBI with a base hit in the fourth inning to put HPU ahead 2-0. Nicole Morrow added one hit and one run scored.
HPU returns to action Thursday, February 11, against Vanguard University. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 1:00 p.m. at Howard A. Okita Field.
Tournament Of Champions Schedule Announced, HPU To Defend Title
Turlock, CA (1/6/10) – The Mizuno Softball Tournament of Champions schedule was released today, with HPU set to open pool play against UC-San Diego. Also on the opening round schedule for the Sea Warriors are Cal State-Monterey Bay, Cal-State San Bernardino, Cal State-East Bay, and Sonoma State.
HPU returns as the tournament’s defending champion, with its opening game versus the Tritons set for Friday, March 26. Last season HPU and UCSD twice faced off in the NCAA West Regional, with the Sea Warriors winning both games. HPU later takes on Cal State-Monterey Bay and Cal-State San Bernardino, both whom the Sea Warriors defeated on their way to last year’s tournament title. Day 2 will see the Sea Warriors take on Cal State-East Bay and Sonoma State. HPU defeated SSU in the semifinals of last year’s tournament.
The tournament includes 22 teams and runs from March 26-28. The championship game will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28.
The Sea Warriors posted a 2-3 record after pool play last season and qualified for the championship bracket. They ran off four straight victories to claim their unprecedented title.
HPU concluded the 2009 season at the NCAA Regional Tournament, falling to Dixie State College in the championship game. HPU finished the season with its third consecutive PacWest Championship, and its 42 wins was the fourth most in program history. They open the 2010 season on Saturday, February 6, at BYU-Hawaii.
