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November 30, 2006 Lacey, WA – Saint Martin’s had five players in double figures and held the Vulcans to a 29.8 field goal percentage on their way to a win over the University of Hawaii-Hilo, 85-49, Thursday night at the Saint Martin’s Pavilion. “It was a great win; we needed it,” said head coach Tim Healy. “The best part was the balance. We had so many kids play well. Our depth and balance is key for us.” Junior forward Sade Smith led the Saints with 16 points as she went 8-10 from the free-throw line as well as pulling down 10 boards. Junior forwards Amber Harmon and Kassie Ludeman both posted 14 points on the night. Harmon also had 12 rebounds. Junior guard/forward Jessi Reome had 13 points and freshman forward Krissy Bassett put up 10 points and 10 rebounds. Hawaii Hilo, who is in their first year of the program, dropped to 0-4. Guard Ashley Kualii led the Vulcans with 13 points. Forward Amy Kaaiakamanu had 12 points. The Saints scored the first points of the game and never looked back. They took an early 27-10 lead with 13 minutes left in the first half and just continued to build on it. They went into the break up 44-19. SMU continued to maintain control of the game throughout the second half going up by as much as 43, 78-35, with just under eight minutes left in the game. “We’re just figuring out how to play together and it’s a lot easier to teach when you win; we have a lot to gain from tonight,” added Healy. The Saints play at home again tomorrow as they take on Lewis-Clark State.
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