Match Notes
HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team returns to the Stan Sheriff Center for another tough tournament. This weekend features the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Classic, with all four teams participating ranked in the top-19 nationally. No. 4 UH opens the classic Thursday, Sept. 3 against No. 19 Saint Louis at 7 p.m.
The first match of the classic features No. 2 Texas taking on No. 10 California Thursday, Sept. 3 at 5 p.m. After taking a day off on Friday, the classic returns Saturday, Sept. 5, with No. 10 California taking on No. 19 Saint Louis at 5 p.m. and No. 4 UH facing No. 2 Texas at 7 p.m. The final day features Texas and Saint Louis at 3 p.m. Sunday and UH and California at 5 p.m.
Classic Schedule
Date Match Facility Time
Sept. 3 #2 Texas vs. #10 California SSC 5 p.m.
Sept. 3 #4 UH vs. #19 Saint Louis SSC 7 p.m.
Sept. 5 #10 California vs. #19 Saint Louis SSC 5 p.m.
Sept. 5 #4 UH vs. #2 Texas SSC 7 p.m.
Sept. 6 #19 Saint Louis vs. #2 Texas SSC 3 p.m.
Sept. 6 #4 UH vs. #10 California SSC 5 p.m.
Radio Coverage
ESPN 1420 (1420 AM) will broadcast the UH matches this week, live with Scott Robbs handling the play-by-play. The matches can also be heard over the Internet on espn1420am.com.
Livestats on the Internet
Livestats for all six matches will be available through UH's website at hawaiiathletics.com, through the schedule link.
Television Coverage
Live statewide on Oceanic Cable Pay-Per-View digital channel 255 with Jim Leahey handling the play-by-play duties and Chris McLachlin providing color commentary. Call (808) 643-3333 statewide to order. Also delayed on KFVE – The Home Team (Channel 5) the following morning at 10 a.m.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the tournament are $17 in the lower level, $12 for adults (upper), $10 for senior citizens (upper), $5 for students ages 4-18 (upper). Tickets can be purchased at Stan Sheriff Center Box Office, the UH Campus Center, Rainbowtique Ward Center, the Aloha Stadium Box Office or OCET at Windward Community College, online at hawaiiathletics.com or by phone at (808) 944-2697.
Giveaways & Prizes
Hawaiian Airlines, the tournament sponsor, will be giving away 500 snack mix packages on Thursday and Sunday night and 500 luggage tags on Saturday. Each night, Hawaiian Airlines will provide a half-time prize, which includes a roundtrip airfare for two to Manila on Thursday, a roundtrip airfare for two to Sydney on Saturday and a roundtrip airfare for two to Las Vegas on Sunday.
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