HONOLULU, HI - No. 24-ranked Hawaii Pacific downed MSU Billings in four games Monday to earn the Sea Warriors' second conference win in as many games.  HPU improved to 7-3 overall and 2-0 in PacWest play after winning 30-19, 25-30, 30-24, 30-17.

 

PacWest Co-Player of the Week Susy Garbelotti had another impressive performance, notching 25 kills, nine digs, and a .413 hitting percentage.  The 25 kills was the sixth highest output so far this season.  Sandra Brunke was the only other Sea Warrior in double-figures for kills with 10.  Vera Oliveira continued her offensive leadership for HPU, handing out 43 assists.  Defensively, three Sea Warriors notched double-digit kills.  Mahealani Rawlins had a match-high 15, Ashley Elliazar posted 14, and Teisa Fotu added 12.

 

The Yellowjackets, who used a seven-player rotation, were led by Olivia Munro's 19 kills and 12 digs.  Munro is currently fifth in the PacWest for kills at 3.79 per game.  Krissy Janney recorded 31 assists.  Defensively, MSUB was led by Kari Gerretsen's 13 digs along with Munro's 12 and Mandi Paulson's 10.

 

HPU remains in a tie for first place in the conference standings with their perfect 2-0 mark.  MSU Billings falls to 4-8 overall, 0-3 in PacWest play.  The Sea Warriors next play September 25 when they host Hawaii-Hilo.  MSU Billings will close out their Hawaii trip Tuesday at Hawaii-Hilo.