Match Notes

HONOLULU – The No. 9 University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team returns home this week to host UC Santa Barbara (Thursday, Nov. 1) and Cal Poly (Saturday, Nov. 3) in pair of Big West Conference matches at the Stan Sheriff Center. First serve for both contests is set for 7:00 p.m.
 
The 'Bows (19-2, 12-0 BWC) are coming off a pair of thrilling road wins where they topped Long Beach State in four intense sets in a match broadcast on FOX Prime Ticket, and rallied to beat UC Irvine in five sets. Hawai'i remains perfect in the Big West despite trailing in sets in half of its matches.
 
Outside hitter Emily Hartong had record-breaking performances over the weekend. Against Long Beach State she buried a personal best 33 kills in just four sets, and versus UC Irvine she recorded a career-high 16 digs. She slammed five kills in the decisive fifth set against the Anteaters and was named Big West Player of the Week for her efforts.
 
Hawai'i continues to lead the conference in hitting percentage (.268), kills (14.19 kps) and assists (13.06 aps). Hartong is averaging a league-best 4.60 kills per set and Jade Vorster leads the Big West in hitting percentage at .382.
 
Match 22 & 23
Who: No. 9 Hawai'i (19-2, 12-0 BWC) vs. UC Santa Barbara (13-12, 6-4 BWC), Cal Poly (3-19, 2-8 BWC).
What: University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine volleyball
When: Thursday, Nov. 1 (7:00 p.m.) and Saturday, Nov. 3 (7:00 p.m.)
Where: Honolulu, O'ahu, Stan Sheriff Center (10,300)
Television: OCSports – Channels 16 (SD) and 1016 (HD) will be broadcasting both matches live with Jim Leahey calling the play-by-play and Chris McLachlin doing color commentary.
Streaming Video: Available at www.secure.oceanic.com/Streaming.
Radio: ESPN Radio will broadcast the matches live with Scott Robbs handling the play-by-play. The UC Santa Barbara match will be broadcast on AM 1420 and the Cal Poly match on AM 1500.
Audio Webcast: http://espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Ticket Information: Tickets can be purchased at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office, online at HawaiiAthletics.com, or by phone at (808) 944-2697.
Promotions: Hawaiian Telcom is the sponsor on Thursday and will distribute 3,000 sling-a-string backpacks. Bank of Hawaii is the sponsor of Saturday's match and will distribute 800 hand fans and award a $200 gift card at halftime.