UH-Hilo hosts men’s,
women’s basketball
tourneys next week

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Hawaii-Hilo will host men's and women's teams for a basketball tournament next week.

Eight women's teams and three men's teams join the Vulcans men's squad for the AmeriSport Coconut Classic, which runs Dec. 17-18 at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.

Marian (Wisc.), George Fox (Ore.), St. Mary's (Ind.), St. Joseph (Conn.), Seattle Pacific, Kentucky Wesleyan, Stonehill (Mass.) and Freed Hardeman (Tenn.). make up the women's field.

Cal State Monterey Bay, Potsdam State (N.Y.) and Westminster College (Mo.) are visiting for the men's competition.

The Vulcans face Cal State Monterey Bay on Monday and Potsdam State on Tuesday in 8 p.m. games.

Prior to the tournament, the Vulcans (4-2) host Lincoln University (Mo.), which is off to a 4-4 start, on Saturday at 8 p.m.

Tournament ticket prices range from $2 to $5.

For more information, call 974-7606.

HPU baseball team signs 6 recruits

Hawaii Pacific baseball coach Scott Sato signed six players for the 2003 season.

St. Louis School's double-play combination of shortstop Grandon Costa and second baseman Brandon Sato have committed to play for the Sea Warriors after their senior year for the Crusaders.

Both were second-team Interscholastic League of Honolulu all-stars and all-state honorable mentions last year.

Chase Nakamura, a first-team Oahu Interscholastic Association West All-Star choice last year with Aiea, will also play for HPU.

Sato picked up three players from Orange Coast College, continuing his relationship with coach John Altobelli. Third baseman Ryan Marcos, outfielder Greg Trimble and pitcher Brent Erickson --all of whom had outstanding freshman seasons last year, according to Sato --have also committed to the Sea Warriors.

MasterCard Championship tickets go on sale

Tickets for next month's MasterCard Championship are available at any of the eight First Hawaiian Bank branches on the Big Island or through Ticketmaster.

The Jan. 15-21 Senior PGA Tour event will be played at Hualalai Golf Club in Kaupulehu-Kona on the Big Island.

Larry Nelson will be back to defend his title in the 33-man field, which also includes Raymond Floyd, Hale Irwin, Lee Trevino and Tom Watson.

A pass for all days is $20 and a one-day ticket is $10.

Tickets can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 1-877-357-7276 or by visiting the ticketmaster.com Web site.

Tickets can also be purchased by calling the tournament ticket office at 1-800-417-2770.

Sloppy waves put Pipe Masters on hold

As predicted, a small swell hit the North Shore yesterday, but Xbox Gerry Lopez Pipeline Masters officials have opted to wait for better conditions to start the contest.

The 4- to 6-foot waves were accompanied by strong tradewinds, causing choppy conditions.

The holding period continues through Dec. 17.

Seasiders sprint past Montana State-Northern

Scott Salisbury scored 13 of his 21 points and grabbed 10 of his 17 rebounds in the second half to lead Brigham Young-Hawaii to a 97-86 victory over Montana State-Northern on Tuesday night.

The Seasiders (7-2), who have won five straight, outrebounded the smaller Lights 42-31.

Yuta Tabuse had seven assists for the Seasiders, while Adonal Foyle added 26 points and Kelii Nahe tossed in 23.

Jermaine Walton led all scorers with 30 points for the Lights (8-2).

Pro players to give baseball instruction

The city Department of Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a free baseball clinic Saturday at Hans L'Orange Park with instruction by local professional players.

The times are from 9 a.m. to noon for youngsters ages 11 and under, and from 1 to 4 p.m. for players age 12 and up.

Paul Ah Yat, Keoni DeRenne, Bronson and Dane Sardinha, Kahi Kaanoi and former Hawaii Pacific standout Les Akeo are among the pro players giving instruction.

For more information, call Les Akeo at 674-0818 or Dexter Sardinha at 262-7740 or 780-3399.