Sharks Fall to Western Oregon in Four Sets in Home Opener

HONOLULU – Hawai’i Pacific University women’s volleyball opened its home schedule Thursday night at the Shark Tank, falling to Western Oregon in four sets, 22-25, 25-20, 20-25, 25-27. The loss moved HPU to 0-3 on the season, while Western Oregon improved to 4-2. The Sharks finished with 54 kills and a .205 hitting percentage, outhitting Western Oregon, which recorded 51 kills at a .188 clip. HPU also totaled 73 digs, seven service aces and 12 total blocks. Sophia Cooper and Ella Schoene led the HPU attack with 15 kills apiece. Cooper hit .300 and added three aces and seven digs,…