Match Notes

HONOLULU – After opening the Big West Conference season with three road wins, the No. 8 University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team will play its conference home opener this week against UC Irvine and Long Beach State at the Stan Sheriff Center. UH takes on UCI on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7:00 p.m. and LBSU on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7:00 p.m.
 
The 'Bows enter the week 10-2 overall and 3-0 in conference after three road wins last week including a pair of five-set thrillers against Cal State Northridge (Sept. 19) and Cal State Fullerton (Sept. 22). They survived two match points in the fifth set for a 19-17 win against Northridge, then nearly squandered a two-set lead against Fullerton.
 
Emily Hartong and Jane Croson are pacing the 'Bows at the outside hitter position. Hartong leads the team with 190 kills at 4.13 k/s and Croson is second in both categories at 170 kills and 3.86 k/s. Middle hitter Kalei Adolpho has a team-high 48 total blocks and among starters, Mita Uiato leads the 'Bows with a .396 attack percentage.
 
Prior to the matches, Hawai'i will host an exhibition match on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Stan Sheriff Center against Japanese professional team Toyota Auto Body Queenseis. First serve is set for 7:00 p.m.
 
Matches 13 & 14
Who: No. 8 Hawai'i, UC Irvine, and Long Beach State 
When: Thursday, Sept. 27 (7:00 p.m.) and Saturday, Sept. 29 (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 on Thursday and Howard Dashefsky doing the play-by-play on Saturday. Chris McLachlin will be doing color commentary for both matches. Saturday's match will be pay-per-view.
Streaming Video: Available at www.secure.oceanic.com/Streaming.
Radio: ESPN Radio (1420 AM) will broadcast both matches with Scott Robbs handling the play-by-play.
Audio Webcast: http://espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Ticket Information: Tickets can be purchased at Stan Sheriff Center Box Office, online at HawaiiAthletics.com, or by phone at (808) 944-2697.
Promotions: Jack in the Box is the sponsor on Thursday and will distribute 1,000 shopper bags and award over $250 in Jack Cash. Farmers Insurance Hawaii is the sponsor on Saturday and will distribute 1,500 sling bags (the first 100 to be stuffed with a Jake Shimabukuro CD).