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UH-Hilo hands BYUH first conference loss

Advertiser Staff

Ryan Abrahams scored a game-high 28 points last night to lead Hawai'i-Hilo to an 88-74 basketball victory over Brigham Young-Hawai'i, handing the Seasiders their first Pacific West Conference loss of the season.

UH-Hilo is 12-7 overall, 4-5 in the PacWest. BYUH, ranked No. 15 in NCAA Division II, is 16-3 and 6-1.

Jake Chrisman had 26 points and seven rebounds and Shawn Opunui added 20 points for BYUH.

The Vulcans got 19 points from Justin Griffin.

The loss also stopped the Seasiders' school record 15-game winning streak, which was the second-longest winning streak in the nation.

BODYSURFING

• Stewart wins: Mike Stewart of Kailua, Kona, continued his dominance in bodysurfing by winning the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic for a record 10th time yesterday.

Stewart, who is more recognized for his prowess as a professional bodyboarder, has won four consecutive Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic titles.

Honolulu lifeguard Mark Cunningham placed second. It was the fourth time he has finished runner-up to Stewart.

Among the other finalists, Steve Kapela placed third, followed by James Duca, Chris Moore and Rogerio Schefler.

The one-day competition was completed in 3- to 5-foot waves at the Banzai Pipeline. It is considered one of the most prestigious bodysurfing contests in the world.