Match Notes
The No. 13 University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team returns home this week to host UC Irvine (Friday, Nov. 1) and Long Beach State (Saturday, Nov. 2). The 'Bows (16-4, 5-3 Big West) are coming off a difficult Big West Conference road trip where they dropped a pair of five-setters, first to Cal State Northridge and then to UC Davis.
UH finds itself in a precarious position of third in the Big West behind Cal State Northridge and UC Santa Barbara, both who have wins over the 'Bows this season. The three conference losses mark the most since 1994, their first run in the Big West.
The matches this week begin the second half of the conference season where Hawai'i will look to rebound and make a run at its 19th straight conference title. The 'Bows continue to lead the Big West in hitting percentage (.278), kills (14.41 k/s) and assists (13.35 a/s).
The Big West's top hitter Emily Hartong struggled against Cal State Northridge, hitting just .174 for the night, but rallied for a solid match against the Aggies in which she hit an impressive .459 (29-2-59) to go along with a season-high 21 digs.
Matches 21 & 22
Who: No. 13 Hawai'i (16-4, 5-3 BWC) vs. UC Irvine (11-11, 2-6 Big West), Long Beach State (12-9, 5-3 Big West)
What: University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine volleyball
When: Friday, Nov.1 (7:00 p.m.) and Friday, Nov.2 (7:00 p.m.)
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (Honolulu, O'ahu)
Television: OCSports will be broadcasting both matches with Jim Leahey and Chris McLachlin calling the action.
Streaming Video: www.bigwest.org/tv
Radio: ESPN AM 1420 will broadcast both matches with Scott Robbs and Tiff Wells calling the action.
Audio Webcast: Both matches will be streamed at http://espn1420am.com
Livestats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Promotions: First Hawaiian Bank is the match sponsor on Friday and will award great prizes throughout the match. Jack in the Box is the sponsor of Saturday's contest and will distribute 1,000 bandanas and award Burgers for a Year to the winner of the promotional contest at intermission.
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