Day Four (Wednesday, Nov. 30)


Wednesday was an off day for the women’s basketball team which meant an early morning practice at the “old gym” on the BYU-Hawaii campus.

After practice and a quick change at the hotel, the Cougars headed to Haleiwa on the northwest side of Oahu for a short paddleboard and surf lesson. Then it was off to Kua’ Aina for burgers and fries as well as Matsumotos Grocery Store for its world famous shaved ice.

The team wrapped up day four in Hawaii with some film work and final preparations for its game versus Arizona on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 3:00 HT (6:00 pm MT). The game will be broadcast live on BYU Radio. Robbie Bullough will have the play-by-play. Click Here for additional radio information.

Day Three – Game Day (Tuesday, Nov. 29)

Day three on the north shore began with breakfast catered by the Hukilau Café and a shoot around at the “old gym” on the BYU-Hawaii campus. After a little rest and relaxation back at the Turtle Bay Resort, the Cougars returned to the BYUH campus to take on the Seasiders in the first game of the Hukilau Invitational at the Cannon Activities Center.

Led by Kim Parker‘s season-high 16 points, the Cougars scored early and often easily defeating BYU-Hawaii 88-27. Kristen Riley scored a season-high 12 points while senior Haley Steed led the team with six assists and freshman Stephanie Rovetti had a team-best six rebounds.

A total of 13 Cougars got on the scoreboard in a day where BYU had 29 steals and collected 21 assists. The Cougars (5-2) will face the Arizona Wildcats (5-0) on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 3:00 pm HT. The game will be broadcast live on BYU Radio.

The team concluded the day’s activities Tuesday with a luau at Hukilau Beach in Laie. The evening was a true cultural affair filled with island food, song, dance and much Aloha. The food was catered by Tita’s Grill, owned by the Ah You Ohana (family).

Day Two (Monday, Nov. 28)

BYU began the day with a spirited practice at the Cannon Activities Center on the campus of BYU-Hawaii. After a light weightlifting session, the Cougars headed to Papa Ole’s Kitchen in nearby Hau’ula for some island cuisine. The menu included a wide variety of “ono grinds” (local favorites) including ribs, garlic chicken, teriyaki chicken, stew, mahi mahi and of course rice and island macaroni salad.
 
In the afternoon the team was off to experience the “kahiko” (ancient) Hawaiian lifestyle with a trip to Waimea Falls Park and a swim at the base of the 45-foot waterfall. Way cool. As was the sunset from the hotel later this evening.

Up next: The Cougars will open tournament play on Tuesday in the Hukilau Invitational against host BYU-Hawaii. The game is scheduled for 3:00 pm HT with live coverage on BYU Radio. Robbie Bullough will have the play-by-play for the game. Click this link for additional radio information http://byuradio.org/about/

Day One (Sunday, Nov. 27) - Laie, Hawaii

After a six and a half hour plane flight from Salt Lake City to Honolulu, the BYU women’s basketball team head to the north shore of Oahu to present a fireside for the youth of the Laie Hawaii Stake and Laie Hawaii North Stake.

Speakers included team captains Kristen Riley, of San Clemente, Calif., and Haley Hall Steed of Syracuse, Utah, as well as head coach Jeff Judkins and BYU President Cecil O. Samuelson.  Freshman Lexi Eaton of Mapleton, Utah, played a piano medley of hymns.  Several hundred youth and their parents, who completely filled the chapel and part of the cultural hall, attended the fireside.