The University of Hawaii women's soccer team continued its winning streak, defeating New Mexico State 3-0 in the Outrigger No Ka Oi Tournament held on Thursday at the UH Lower Campus field. This victory marks the Rainbow Wahine's third consecutive win, improving their season record to 3-3.
In a match characterized by strong second-half performances, Anuhea Aluli, Jas Cayetano, and Tatum Porter each found the back of the net, showcasing the team's offensive prowess. Aluli opened the scoring just after halftime, netting her sixth goal of the season at 46:17. She was assisted by teammates Montana Longcrier and Rori Gartner, setting the tone for the second half.
Following Aluli's goal, Cayetano extended the lead at 75:34, also with assists from Longcrier and Mia Hashimoto. Porter capped off the scoring for the Rainbow Wahine at 81:58, solidifying a dominant performance against the Aggies. The team's ability to convert opportunities into goals was evident, as they maintained control throughout the match.
Defensively, Hawaii's goalkeeper Kennedy Justin had a quiet evening, not facing any shots on goal, which speaks to the strong defensive play from the entire team. In contrast, Karolanne Lafortune, the goalkeeper for New Mexico State, made four saves but could not prevent the loss as the Aggies fell to 1-5 this season.
This victory is significant for Hawaii as they look to build momentum heading into the remainder of the season. The Rainbow Wahine are demonstrating improvement and resilience, which will be crucial as they continue to compete in the tournament and beyond.
In other sports news, the Chaminade women's volleyball team had a successful day at the Hawaii Challenge, winning both of their matches. In their first match against Saint Martin’s, Lillie Hinton led the charge with 18 kills, while Tabby Allen contributed 12 kills. The match was closely contested, with Chaminade winning 25-15, 25-19, 21-25, 24-26, and 15-11.
In their second match, Chaminade faced Western Colorado, where Hinton once again shone with 14 kills, and Lilinoe Paschoal provided 28 assists. The Silverswords won that match in straight sets, 25-23, 25-19, 25-23. These victories bring Chaminade's record to 4-4, showcasing their competitiveness in the tournament.
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