Game Notes

HONOLULU—The No. 8 University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team continues its final, six-match homestand of the season with a pair of Big West Conference matches this week. On Friday, Oct. 16, the Rainbow Wahine will battle UC Davis (9-11, 4-2 BWC) and on Saturday UH will take on UC Irvine (8-10, 2-4 BWC). Both matches will be played at the Stan Sheriff Center and will start at 7:00 p.m.
 
Hawai'i improved to 16-1 overall and 6-0 in conference after defeating CSUN and Long Beach State last weekend to remain atop the Big West Conference as the only unbeaten team in league play.  
 
Senior middle hitter Olivia Magill earned Big West Defensive Player of the Week honors after leading the 'Bows with a combined team-high 19 blocks (four solo) which averaged to 2.38 blocks per set in UH's two matches last week. In Hawai'i's sweep over CSUN, she tallied eight total blocks (one solo) to go along with three kills and three digs. In UH's five-set victory over defending Big West champion Long Beach State, Magill and her fellow front-row players tallied a season-high 20 blocks the most since UH posted 20.0 blocks against St. Johns last season on Sept. 6, 2014. Magill tied her season-high with 11 blocks, including a career-high three solo blocks that helped to hold the 49ers to just a .097 hitting percentage for the night. Magill also contributed solidly on the offensive end against LBSU with eight kills and no errors in 21 attacks for a .381 hitting percentage.
 
The Rainbow Wahine remain the No. 1-ranked blocking team in the NCAA averaging 3.40 blocks per set. Magill is ranked No. 5 in the nation and No. 1 in the Big West with 1.63 blocks per set. For the season, Magill leads the 'Bows with 93 total blocks (10 solo). UH actually has the No. 1, 2, and 3 blockers in the conference. Emily Maglio is No. 2 in the BWC and No. 30 in the NCAA with 1.34 blocks per set while Nikki Taylor is No. 3 in conference and No. 52 in the nation with 1.25 blocks per set. Hawai'i has out-blocked their opponents to this point, 201.0-to-115.0 while UH has held the opposing team's offenses to a .137 hitting percentage.
 
Junior opposite Nikki Taylor continues her steady play as she leads UH 4.40 kills per set and 264 total kills. She also has the team high with 29 aces and is second on the squad with 127 digs. Taylor has double-digit kills in all but one match this season.
 
Outside hitter Tai Manu-Olevao has ramped up her game in her senior season. Currently, Manu-Olevao is second on the team with 149 kills and 2.61 kills per set. She also has 11 service aces, 91 digs, and 28 blocks.
 
Match 18 Information 
Who: No. 8 Hawai'i (16-1, 6-0 Big West) vs. UC Davis (9-11, 4-2 Big West)
When: Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:00 pm
Where: Honolulu, O'ahu (Stan Sheriff Center)
Promotions: Hawaiian Telcom is the sponsor of Friday's match and will distribute a Microfiber Tech Cloth to the first 3,000 people through the gates and award a $50 gift card during intermission. Military members receive 50% off adult tickets to both matches. 
Television: OCSports (Oceanic Time Warner Cable Channels 16 (SD) and 1016 (HD) –or- Hawaiian Telcom Channel 89 (SD) and 1089 (HD) will be broadcasting both of Hawai'i matches with Kanoa Leahey calling the play-by-play and Chris McLachlin providing color commentary.
Streaming Video: Hawai'i's matches are available to watch online at either http://ocsports.tv/ocsports_live -or- BigWest.tv
Radio: ESPN 1420AM will on the airwaves for all of the UH matches live with Tiff Wells handling the play-by-play.
Audio Webcast: Fans can listen to the UH matches online at 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.
Series Record: Hawai'i holds a 5-1 advantage over UC Davis all-time. Last season, the Rainbow Wahine swept the Aggies both on the road (25-18, 25-18, 26-24) on Sept. 26 and at home on Senior Night (Nov. 29), 25-19, 25-16, 25-15.
 
Match 19 Information 
Who: No. 8 Hawai'i (16-1, 6-0 Big West) vs. UC Irvine (8-10, 2-4 Big West)
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7:00 pm
Where: Honolulu, O'ahu (Stan Sheriff Center)
Promotions: Oceanic Time Warner Cable is the match sponsor on Saturday and will award great prizes throughout the match. Military members receive 50% off adult tickets to both matches. UH Kids' Club members are invited onto the court for pre-match festivities at Saturday's contest.
Television: OCSports (Oceanic Time Warner Cable Channels 16 (SD) and 1016 (HD) –or- Hawaiian Telcom Channel 89 (SD) and 1089 (HD) will be broadcasting both of Hawai'i matches with Kanoa Leahey calling the play-by-play and Chris McLachlin providing color commentary.
Streaming Video: Hawai'i's matches are available to watch online at either http://ocsports.tv/ocsports_live -or- BigWest.tv
Radio: ESPN 1420AM will on the airwaves for all of the UH matches live with Tiff Wells handling the play-by-play.
Audio Webcast: Fans can listen to the UH matches online at 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.
Series Record: Hawai'i has a 32-0 record against UC Irvine. But last season, after sweeping the Anteaters at home on Oct. 4 (25-17, 25-19, 26-24), UCI gave UH all they could handle on the road as the 'Bows survived after beginning the match down 2 sets to win a five-set marathon on Oct. 31 (21-25, 22-25, 26-24, 25-18, 15-7).