Chaminade outside hitter Keani Passi and BYU-Hawaii setter Ying Chun Chen were named to the All-PacWest first team, as voted by coaches in the Pacific West Conference.

Passi is the first Silversword to receive first-team accolades since Trina Kauliakamoa earned three straight from 2006 to 2008. Passi, a former JUCO Player of the Year and University of Hawaii transfer, finished second in the PacWest in kills, averaging 4.29 per set. Her kill average and season total (489) set school records in the rally-scoring era.

Chun, whose first-team selection was the third of her career, was also named the conference Setter of the Year. She concluded her career as the school’s record holder in career assists, aces, service attempts and sets played.

Chaminade middle blocker Daisia LaBrie was named PacWest Freshman of the Year, and also earned conference honorable mention.

LaBrie led the conference in hitting percentage at .389, 37 points higher than the next closest player, and is the first freshman to lead the PacWest in hitting percentage in a decade. She also set program records with 103 total blocks and 91 block assists.

Hawaii Pacific’s Elizabeth Culpepper and Pomai Recca, and BYU-Hawaii’s Sinamoni Tonga also received All-PacWest honors. Culpepper, a senior outside hitter, was named to the second team. Recca, a junior outside hitter, and Tonga, a sophomore opposite hitter, were named to the third team.

HPU claims first win of season

The Hawaii Pacific men’s basketball team defeated Chapman University 82-66 to earn its first victory of the season.

HPU’s Joel Feigler led all scorers with 18 points, and the Sharks racked up 24 points off 20 Chapman turnovers.

HPU will next play Saturday and Sunday, as they play host to Grace Bible and Western Washington University. Both games will be played at Moanalua High School, starting at 2 p.m.

UH Hilo falls to St. Martin’s in overtime

Despite 29 points from Nate Walker, Hawaii Hilo came up short 86-85 in overtime against St. Martin’s University.

Walker hit seven of 16 shots from the field, including two from long distance. He also made 13 of 17 free throws.

The game saw 17 lead changes and five ties in regulation. The Vulcans never lead in the extra period.

Patrick Ball chipped in 18 points and nine rebounds for the Vulcans, who also received 14 points from Parker Farris and 11 from Vandyon Lockett.

UH Hilo will return home to open conference play on Dec. 5 against BYU-Hawaii. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.