Calling it one of the "smartest" career moves he's made, Dexter Irvin has been named Director of Athletics at the University of Hawai'i-Hilo, the school announced last night.

Irvin, who spent the last decade as athletic director at fellow Pacific West Conference member Dixie State College in St. George, Utah, will take over at Hilo effective Tuesday.

"To be a Vulcan, to be 'Hilo,' is very significant in my life and the lives of my family," Irvin said. "(It) is one of the smartest, best moves I have made in my career. I feel like the Indiana Jones of Athletics, and that I am in this great adventure."

Irvin will oversee the school's 13 NCAA Division II athletic programs.

During his tenure at Dixie State, Irvin increased fundraising and contributions to more than $500,000 per year, and guided the program from junior college status to the NCAA Division II level.

Irvin's college experience includes coaching women's basketball at Dixie State (2001-05), Western New Mexico (1988-93), Clarendon College (1985-88) and Utah Valley Community College (1978-79).

VOLLEYBALL

HILO WINS IN FIVE

Fabiane Seben had 12 kills and nine blocks, and Josimara Pinheiro contributed 12 kills and 13 digs as Hawai'i-Hilo turned back Adelphi (Garden City, N.Y.), 18-25, 25-22, 25-23, 18-25 and 15-9, yesterday at McCabe Gym.

Morgan Bonney and Kawena Cubi-Otineru each added 11 kills, Leilani Ramsey had 10, and Laura Rodriguez and Lauren Tonokawa had 13 digs apiece for the Vulcans.

Emily Dorko and Hilary Pavels each had 14 kills for Adelphi.

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