Tournament Notes

HONOLULU—The No. 16/20 University of Hawai'i softball team (21-5) concludes their non-conference schedule with the 2011 Chevron Spring Fling Tournament, March 16-19. BYU, No. 10/9 California, Cleveland State, and Iona will all be vying for the tourney title.

 

The Rainbow Wahine captured its third tournament title this past week, going 4-1 in the Pepsi Malihini Kipa Aloha Tournament. Shortstop Jessica Iwata earned Most Valuable Player honors and pitcher Stephanie Ricketts was voted Most Outstanding Pitcher. Iwata hit .417 in the tournament (5-for-12) with a team high five runs scored, a triple and a home run. Ricketts went 2-1 and gave up just two runs on two hits in 19.0 innings pitched with 11 walks and 18 strike outs. She fired her fourth career no-hitter against South Dakota State in a five-inning, 9-0 win.

 

Overall, the 'Bows are hitting .280, with six players hitting .300 or above. Senior utility player Jenna Rodriguez leads UH with a .363 average (29-for-80) with three doubles, two home runs and 19 RBI. Rodriguez, who has seen time as a pitcher, rightfielder and designated player this season, is one of six players to have started all 26 games. Junior first baseman Sarah Robinson is second on the team going 21-for-62 for a .339 average with 10 runs scored, two doubles, a triple and a home run under her belt in her first year as a starter. Right behind Robinson, is Iwata who is hitting .338 (27-for-80). Iwata has scored a team-high 28 runs while hitting team-best 10 home runs. She leads UH with a .763 slugging percentage.

 

In the circle, Ricketts has seen the bulk of the action, throwing 108.0 innings this season. She is 12-4 overall and has tallied a 1.56 ERA with 25 walks to 120 strike outs. Ricketts has fired 15 complete games in 18 starts with six shut-outs. Sophomore southpaw, Kaia Parnaby is 8-1 this year with a 1.23 ERA and two shut outs. She has tossed 57.0 innings while walking 13 and fanning 70 opposing hitters.

 

Television: Live statewide on KFVE-TV with Jim Leahey (play-by-play) and Lori Santi (color) on Wed. and Thurs. Friday's game will be covered by Russell Yamanoha (play-by-play) and Pal Eldredge (color).Rebroadcast at 10:30 p.m.

Streaming Video: Live video streaming is available on uhstreaming.oceanic.com.

Radio: ESPN 1500 am will carry selected games live with Scott Robbs handling the play-by-play.

Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on www.espn1420am.com if available

Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com

Tickets: Admission is FREE!

 

12:00 pm          Iona vs. BYU

2:00 pm            Iona vs. California

4:00 pm            BYU vs. Cleveland State

1:00 pm            California vs. Cleveland State

3:00 pm            California vs. BYU

5:00 pm            HAWAI'I vs. BYU

7:00 pm            HAWAI'I vs. Iona

3:00 pm            Cleveland State vs. Iona

5:00 pm            HAWAI'I vs. California

7:00 pm            Gm.1: #4 Seed vs. #5 Seed

12:00 pm          Gm.2: #1 Seed vs. Winner Game Gm.1

2:00 pm            Gm.3: #2 Seed vs. #3 Seed

4:00 pm            Gm.4: Winner Gm.2 vs. Winner Gm.3