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Rainbow Wahine swept by TCU in NCAA Tournament opener

Billy Hull — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:06:00 +0000

EUGENE, Ore. >> The chilly weather outside Matthew Knight Arena crept onto the wrong side of the net for the Big West Conference champions.

Hawaii volleyball swept by TCU in NCAA Tournament first round

Billy Hull — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 01:40:00 +0000

EUGENE, Ore. >> TCU All-America candidate Melanie Parra put down a match-high 24 kills, and the Horned Frogs ended Hawaii’s season with a 25-17, 25-18, 25-22 sweep in the first round of the NCAA Tournament today at Matthew Knight Arena.

Rainbow Wahine realize they have to be locked in vs. TCU

Billy Hull — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:06:00 +0000

EUGENE, Ore. >> Not long after getting into town Tuesday, the Hawaii women’s volleyball team returned to where its season ended a year ago.

Rainbow Wahine volleyball program built on grit

Billy Hull — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:06:00 +0000

EUGENE, Ore. >> For more than 30 years, the Hawaii women’s volleyball team has ended every season where the Rainbow Wahine find themselves this week.

Wahine to face No. 5 seed TCU in first round of NCAA volleyball tournament

Billy Hull — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Hawaii won’t need to ask for directions to its first-round NCAA Tournament match.

Hawaii draws TCU in first round of NCAA Tournament in Oregon

Billy Hull — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:20:00 +0000

The Hawaii women’s volleyball team will play No. 5 seed TCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Eugene, Ore.

Wahine capture fifth Big West volleyball title in a row

Billy Hull — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif. >> Robyn Ah Mow has said there are moments this season that she felt were the lowest points of her Hawaii coaching career.

Tayli Ikenaga earns a rarity for a libero — an MVP trophy

Billy Hull — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif. >> When the PA announcer inside Bren Events Center read Tayli Ikenaga’s name as the most valuable player of the Outrigger Big West Women’s Volleyball Championship, she looked as surprised as anyone.

Hawaii wins its 5th straight Big West volleyball championship

Billy Hull — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 03:40:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif. >> The streak lives on.

Rainbow Wahine volleyball team digs deep to advance in tournament

Billy Hull — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif. >> Caylen Alexander was right at home as she stepped onto the Bren Events Center court to play Hawaii’s 11th fifth set of the season.

Wahine volleyball team beats UC Davis to reach Big West final

Billy Hull — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif. >> Caylen Alexander’s final two swings resulted in the final two points of a dramatic 25-22, 16-25, 25-20, 21-25, 15-13 win over UC Davis in the semifinals of the Outrigger Big West Women’s Volleyball Championship tonight at Bren Events Center.

Wahine take on UC Davis in Big West volleyball semifinals

Billy Hull — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:06:00 +0000

IRVINE, CALIF. >> Hawaii women’s volleyball coach Robyn Ah Mow views the other three teams remaining in the Outrigger Big West Women’s Volleyball Championship much like her own.

Hawaii volleyball team motivated, ready for Big West challenge

Billy Hull — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif. >> The Hawaii women’s volleyball team walked off the Bren Events Center court on Saturday understanding it would be back on the same floor in less than a week.

UC Davis volleyball team ousts UC Irvine; will face Wahine

Billy Hull — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

IRVINE, CALIF. >> UC Davis senior opposite hitter Olivia Utterback put down a match-high 19 kills Wednesday and the third-seeded Aggies earned a spot opposite Hawaii in the semifinals with a four-set win over host No. 6 seed UC Irvine in the first round of the Outrigger Big West Women’s Volleyball Championship.

Rainbow Wahine trio capture major Big West awards

Billy Hull — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif. >> When Caylen Alexander watched six seniors graduate last season, she immediately understood the task at hand.

Alexander, Lang, Ikenaga earn top Big West honors for Hawaii

Billy Hull — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:35:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif. >> The Hawaii women’s volleyball team won three of the Big West’s four top individual season honors, headlined by junior Caylen Alexander named the Player of the Year today.

Wahine snag third straight victory with a win over Eastern Washington

Billy Hull — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:06:00 +0000

As Hawaii coach Laura Beeman works through different combinations and lineups of players to start the season, she’s able to do it while also racking up wins.

Billy Hull: A BWC title is there if the ‘right’ Wahine team shows up

Billy Hull — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

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Hawaii women’s basketball wins 3rd straight game

Billy Hull — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:15:00 +0000

MeiLani McBee made four 3-pointers to move into a tie for second place on UH’s career list and Lily Wahinekapu added nine points, eight rebounds and four assists to help Hawaii go undefeated in the Bank of Hawaii Classic with a 67-55 win over Eastern Washington today.

UC Irvine beats Wahine but Hawaii gets No. 2 seed in tourney

Billy Hull — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

With only seeding left to play for, the Hawaii women’s volleyball team couldn’t overcome a desperate UC Irvine team fighting to keep its season alive.

Hawaii women’s volleyball team loses regular season finale to UC Irvine

Billy Hull — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 02:48:00 +0000

UC Irvine completed a regular-season sweep of Hawaii women’s volleyball with a 25-19, 15-25, 25-18, 25-19 victory today at Bren Events Center in Irvine, Calif.

Rainbow Wahine earn bye in upcoming Big West tournament

Billy Hull — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:32:00 +0000

Friday night in Fullerton, Calif., was a best-case scenario for Hawaii women’s volleyball coach Robyn Ah Mow.

Rainbow Wahine basketball team hits new heights in home win

Billy Hull — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:24:00 +0000

Hawaii women’s basketball’s version of the twin towers provided a new and exciting look showcasing just how many options coach Laura Beeman has at her disposal this season.

Rainbow Wahine volleyball team sweeps Cal State Fullerton

Billy Hull — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:59:00 +0000

Stella Adeyemi put down a match-high 13 kills, Hawaii coach Robyn Ah Mow got to empty the bench and the Rainbow Wahine secured a seeded bye into the semifinals of the Big West Championships with a 25-19, 25-15, 25-18 sweep of Cal State Fullerton tonight in Titan Gym in Fullerton, Calif.

Wahine hold off ULM, fueled by Wahinekapu’s 20 points

Billy Hull — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Senior Lily Wahinekapu scored a team-high 20 points and made a crucial step-back jumper with 38 seconds remaining to help the Hawaii women’s basketball team hold off Louisiana-Monroe 69-64 today at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

Wahine volleyball team feels like a much different team opening conference play

Billy Hull — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:06:00 +0000

A few teams that haven’t had much success against the Hawaii women’s volleyball team in the Big West have managed to beat the Rainbow Wahine this season.

Rainbow Wahine won’t be distracted by recent drama