No. 8 UCLA sweeps No. 15 Wahine
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
UCLA celebrates its victory over Hawaii in the finale of the 2016 Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic at the Stan Sheriff Center tonight.
Junior hitter Reily Buechler put down 14 kills and No. 8 UCLA defeated No. 15 Hawaii for a third consecutive season, claiming the title of the 29th Hawaiian Airlines Classic tonight at the Stan Sheriff Center with a 25-23, 25-22, 25-sweep.
It was the first time the Rainbow Wahine (3-3) had been swept at home since losing 3-0 to the Bruins in 2014. It was the 11th Classic title for UCLA, which evened the series with Hawaii at 37.
Wahine senior opposite Nikki Taylor, named the Most Outstanding Player, put down 16 kills and junior middle Emily Maglio add 12, one off her career-high. Junior libero Savanah Kahakai had a match-high 19 digs.
Maglio and freshman setter Norene Iosia were named to the all-tournment as were UCLA’s Jennie Frager and Jordan Anderson. Also named were Missouri State’s Lily Johnson and UOP’s Lexi Elman.
Anderson added 10 kills and senior libero Taylor Formico 16 digs for the Bruins.
4 responses to “No. 8 UCLA sweeps No. 15 Wahine”
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No surprise. I picked UCLA in four but they did better. UH depend to much on Taylor, and she didn’t play well.The left side weak.To many errors. I can see UH dropping 3-4 spots on Monday.
Congratulations UCLA tournament champions.(Mike Sealy next UH coach????)
Why would he leave ucla for uh, when he is a ucla alumni, and it’s also his dream job that he was waiting for.
808comp logic same in politics and sports…dunno nothing
Sealy has Shoji’s number. Does that make him a better coach? UCLA players share the same demeanor of their coach, mindful and relaxed no matter the situation. I think Sealy read the book on Phil Jackson, perhaps Shoji should do the same. Breathe deep, seek peace.