​The University of Hawaii women’s cross country team finished fifth Friday at the Mountain West Championships at Washoe County Golf Course in Reno, Nev.New Mexico swept the top three spots and had five of the top seven finishers to dominate the field with 19 points, followed by Wyoming (55) and Air Force (58). Grand Canyon (126) also finished ahead of the Rainbow Wahine (139).The top three, all Lobos, in the 6-kilometer race were Pamela Kosgei (18:49.4), Mercy Kirarei (19:19.3) and Chrstina Nisoli (19:58.6). Hawaii’s five top finishers were Mikaella Martin (21:37.58), who finished 27th overall but counted 22nd for points calculation; Atarah Robinson (21:46.9, 30th, 25th); Emily Castle (22:00.2, 34th, 29th); Lucy Becker (22:10.3, 37th, 31st); and Zola O’Donnell (22:11.0, 38th, 32nd).HPU hoops teams win, Chaminade’s fallThe Hawaii Pacifc men’s basketball team opened play in the Hoops in Hawaii Tip-Off Classic with an 88-64 win over St. Edward’s (Texas) in the season opener for both teams on Friday at McCabe Gym.Avi Halpert led the way for the Sharks with 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting, including 7-for-10 on 3-pointers. Evan Kilminster added 15 points and Marino Dubravcic contributed a double-double (10 points, 12 rebounds).Chaminade lost its opener against Tampa 103-101.Kanaan Holder of the Silverswords had a game-high 22 points and Sam Sivulich added 18.>> In the Hoops in Hawaii Tip-Off Classic’s women’s field, HPU beat Western Colorado 74-63.Jalen Samuel led the Sharks with 19 points.Also, Chaminade lost to St. Mary’s (Texas) 60-45.Allie Garcia was the only Rattler in double-figure scoring with 16, and Maddy Weaver the only Silversword with 10-plus, scoring 12 points.