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Above: Hawaii alumnus Travis LaBoy of the Cardinals sacked 49ers quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan twice yesterday. Below: Former Hawaii standout Pisa Tinoisamoa of the Rams brought down Eagles receiver Jason Avant.
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Wahine prevail in sudden death
The Hawaii women's soccer team earned its first victory of the season yesterday, defeating Drake 4-3 in a double overtime thriller at the New Mexico Classic in Albuquerque, N.M.
Senior midfielder Kelli-Anne Chang scored the winning goal in the 103rd minute in sudden-death overtime. It was the Wahine's second overtime game in their past three.
Hawaii's offense applied pressure throughout, taking 22 shots on goal compared to Drake's nine.
The Wahine will host New Mexico tomorrow in the tournament's final game.
Villegas gets first PGA victory
ST. LOUIS » Camilo Villegas gave golf fans a real reason to pay attention to him - a trophy.
A marketing dream with his model looks and stylish dress, Villegas won for the first time on the PGA Tour with three big putts on the back nine at Bellerive yesterday for a wire-to-wire victory in the BMW Championship.
Villegas closed with a 2-under 68 for a two-shot victory over Dudley Hart, who birdied the final two holes to earn a trip to the Masters with his highest finish in two years.
With one playoff event remaining, the FedExCup essentially is over.
Vijay Singh, who won the first two events, tied for 44th and earned enough points that all he has to do is complete four rounds at the Tour Championship in two weeks to collect the $10 million payoff.
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PACWEST PLACE
Vulcans’ Seben Player of the Week
Hawaii-Hilo middle blocker Fabiane Seben was named the PacWest Player of the Week for the period between Aug. 28 and Sept. 7.
The junior from Caxias do Sul, Brazil, is hitting .241 with 43 kills through 22 games for the Vulcans, who are off to a 5-2 start. She also recorded 28 blocks and 11 service aces during the season's first week.