The Hawaii women's soccer team almost waited until the overtime period to record their third victory of the season, but Arlene Devitt decided otherwise. Devitt drills home
Wahine’s third winThe sophomore striker from Kauai, scored an unassisted goal with two minutes, 26 seconds left in regulation to provide Hawaii with a 1-0 win yesterday in a nonconference encounter with the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Spokane, Wash.
Devitt drew Gonzaga (0-3-1) goalkeeper Brooke Longacre out of the goal, then drilled a shot with her left foot from the left corner of the box into the right side of the net at 87:34.
Hawaii goalkeeper Jennifer Churchill posted her first Division I shutout by saving seven Gonzaga shots on goal. The Bulldogs' best scoring chance came in the first half when Annie Hawkins' attempt was deflected out of bounds on a fingertip save by Churchill.
Overall, Hawaii coach Pinsoom Tenzing was pleased with the offensive opportunities created on the soggy field and said the goals will come. He is still concerned about defensive lapses.
"We're still giving away too many balls in the back. It's demoralizing and fatiguing when that happens. But, we have a solution in mind," Tenzing said.
The Wahine (3-0-0) outshot the Bulldogs, 16-14.
This is the best start for the Wahine since they won their first six matches to open the 1998 season. They conclude the road trip with a game at Eastern Washington today.
Wong, Arce become beach volleyball royalty
Kevin Wong and Lisa Arce were the big winners yesterday in Las Vegas on the sand at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino as the pair captured the $150,000 Paul Mitchell King and Queen of the Beach crowns.Arce clinched the title by scoring a 21-17 and 21-16 win with Elaine Youngs over Holly McPeak and Sarah Straton in 42 minutes.
Wong became only the second player in Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) history to win the KOB crown in his first appearance.
Whitmarsh, the 2000 King of the Beach, finished second to earn $12,000 while Metzger tied for third and earned $11,000 over the three-days of the tournament.
Jeff Ulbrich, the second-year linebacker (Hawaii) had a whopper of a game with six tackles in San Francisco's 16-13 overtime victory at home against Atlanta. [NFL ISLANDERS]
Ulbrich makes 6 tackles
in San Francisco’s winKynan Forney, Falcons: Despite Atlanta's loss at San Francisco, the guard (Hawaii) made an impressive NFL debut, blocking for running back Jamal Anderson (86 yards on 26 carries), starting quarterback Chris Chandler (11 of 18, 121 yards) and backup quarterback, and NFL No. 1 draft pick Michael Vick (32 yards rushing on two carries).
Itula Mili, Seahawks: The tight end (Kahuku/Brigham Young) had two receptions for 21 yards on passes from new quarterback Matt Hasselbeck in a 9-6 victory at Cleveland. All of the points scored came on field goals, including Rian Lindell's 52-yarder with three seconds left to win it.
Chris Naeole, Saints: The guard (Kahuku/Colorado) helped pave the way for running back Ricky Williams (93 yards on 18 carries) and pass block for quarterback Aaron Brooks (18 of 29, 209 yards, three TDs) in New Orleans' convincing 24-6 triumph at Buffalo.
Olin Kreutz, Bears: The veteran starting center (St. Louis School, Washington) and his offensive line mates were up against defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore and lost 17-6. The Ravens held the Chicago offense to only 194 total yards. The Bears' pass blockers, including Kreutz, enabled quarterback Shane Matthews to complete 24 of 39 passes, but for just 138 yards.
Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala, Steelers: The running back (St. Louis School/Utah) caught one pass for 7 yards from quarterback Kordell Stewart in Pittsburgh's 21-3 loss at Jacksonville.
Kimo von Oelhoffen, Steelers: The defensive end (Molokai/Boise State) didn't start, but did play and made one tackle in Pittsburgh's loss at Jacksonville.
Dominic Raiola, Lions: The rookie center (St. Louis School/Nebraska)didn't start, but substituted for starter Eric Beverly in Detroit's 28-6 loss at Green Bay.
Jason Elam, Broncos: The nine-year veteran kicker (Hawaii) and his Denver teammates host the New York Giants tonight in the first Monday Night Football game of the year.
Adrian Klemm, Patriots: The tackle (Hawaii) is on the roster, but he was listed as inactive for New England's 23-17 loss at Cincinnati.
Kaulana Noa, Rams: The guard (Honokaa/Hawaii) is on the roster, but he was listed as inactive for St. Louis' 20-17 win at Philadelphia.
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Mike Fetters, Pirates: The Iolani product struck out two in pitching a scoreless inning as Pittsburgh lost to Cincinnati 5-3.Chris Truby, Astros: The Damien graduate did not play in Houston's 8-0 win over Milwaukee.