Game Notes

HONOLULU—The 12^th-ranked University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team (8-1, 0-0 Big West) wraps up its non-conference pre-season schedule with a pair or matches against CSU Bakersfield this week. The Rainbow Wahine and the Roadrunners will square off on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:00 pm and again on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 5:00 pm.
 
The 'Bows rose four spots to No. 12 in the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) this week after rallying to upset then-No. 2 Florida and sweeping their three matches in the Outrigger Resorts Volleyball Challenge. It is UH's highest ranking since 2013 when they ascended as high as No. 5 in Week #6 that year.
 
Against the Gators, junior opposite Nikki Taylor (Honolulu, O'ahu / Kaiser HS) drilled a career-high 27 kills and recorded her third double-double of the season with a season-high 17 digs. Taylor tallied a tournament-high 57 kills over three matches and for her stellar effort, she was named the AVCA National Player of the Week, the Big West Player of the Week and the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award. Overall, the junior out of Kaiser High School in Honolulu leads the 'Bows with 162 kills (4.91 per set). She is ranked No. 2 in the NCAA with 6.12 points per set (kills + service aces + blocks) and No. 5 in kills per set. Taylor has led UH in kills in all nine matches thus far this season and has notched double-digits every night.
 
Sophomore libero Savanah Kahakai (Honolulu, O'ahu / Farrington HS) earned her first career Big West Defensive Player of the Week award to join Taylor for weekly conference honors. Kahakai led UH in digs in all three of Hawai'i victories this week. She registered double-digit digs against San Diego State, Florida and Eastern Washington totaling 42 over the three tournament matches.  She had 13 digs against the Aztecs and 10 versus the Eagles. But, her best effort came when it was needed most—Kahakai notched a career-high 19 digs in Hawaii's five-set thriller over the Gators. She also contributed in other ways, chipping in with eight assists and a service ace against Florida. Overall, Kahakai leads UH with 109 digs (3.41 per set).
 
Senior Olivia Magill leads the conference and is ranked No. 9 in the nation averaging 1.58 blocks per set and is No. 15 and atop the Big West with 52 total blocks. Magill has been a steady, high-flying force in the middle for UH this season. She is also second on the team with 82 kills. Magill was named to the all-tournament team this past week.

Match 10-11 Information 
Who: No. 12 Hawai'i (8-1, 0-0 Big West) vs. CSU Bakersfield (2-8, 0-0 WAC)
When: Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:00 pm; Sunday Sept. 20 at 5:00 pm. **Alumnae Game will precede the 5:00 pm game starting at 3:00 pm.
Where: Honolulu, O'ahu (Stan Sheriff Center)
Promotions: Friday's match is sponsored by the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and Sunday's contest is sponsored by Fantastic Sams Hair Salons. Stop by the sports marketing table inside Gate A to signup for your chance to win great prizes. UH Alumni Association paid 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 all of Hawai'i matches in the tournament 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: First meeting.