Atuaia knee examined

Advertiser Staff

April Atuaia might have a torn ligament in her left knee. Advertiser library photo

Atuaia, a sophomore, was scheduled to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging last night. If the MRI shows a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament, Atuaia's season will be over. An MRI is a procedure in which magnetic fields are used to capture an image of the body's interior.

Atuaia suffered the injury three minutes into Saturday night's game against Fresno State. Soon after, a medical test strongly indicated a ligament tear.

UH officials said they will make an official announcement on Atuaia's condition in the next two days. It is unlikely she will play against San Jose State Saturday.

Atuaia is averaging 7.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. She is second on the team with 61 assists.