Match Notes

HONOLULU - After a grueling Mountain Pacific Sports Federation road trip, the University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team returns to the friendly confines of the Stan Sheriff Center for a pair of non-conference matches against Grand View, Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 29 at 5:00 p.m.
 
The Rainbow Warriors (6-2, 1-2 MPSF) finished 1-2 on their road trip, losing both ends of a two-match series with No. 4 Long Beach State while defeating No. 6 UC Irvine in the teams' lone match-up to close out the trip.
 
Grand View (3-0), located in Des Moines, Iowa, competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and is ranked No. 2 in the NAIA's Preseason Top 10 Coaches Poll. The Vikings are the reigning conference champion and national runner-up after posting a 20-8 record in 2016. Senior outside hitter Pedro Cardoso and junior setter Felipe Rosa were both named to the championship's all-tournament team last season. GVU's roster features four players from the state of Hawai'i while its entire coaching staff including sixth-year head coach Donan Cruz are from the 50th state.
 
The teams will meet for the first time. UH enters the series riding a nine-match home win streak dating back to last season. In addition, the Warriors have won 17 straight against non-MPSF teams since 2014. 
 
Matches #9 & #10
Who: No. 5 Hawai'i (6-2, 1-2 MPSF) vs. Grand View (3-0)
Where: Stan Sheriff Center; Honolulu, O'ahu
Television Coverage: None
Radio Coverage: ESPN 1420AM will broadcast both matches live with Tiff Wells calling the action.
Streaming Video: None
Audio Webcast: espn1420am.com
Live Stats: HawaiiAthletics.com
Tickets: Lower – Adult $14-16, Senior Citizen (ages 65+) $10, Student (4-HS) $5; Upper – Adult $14, Senior Citizen $10, Student $5; UH-Manoa students receive admission with validated ID.
Series History: First Meeting

Promotions: First Insurance is the sponsor on Friday and will distribute 500 volleyball shaped towels at Gate A. Fans can register at Gate A to participate in the promotional contest during intermission and enter the "Lucky Seat Drawing" to win a $50 gift card. There will be an autograph session with the team following the match at Gate B. FREE men?s volleyball posters will be available to fans. Coca-Cola will sponsor Sunday's match and will award fantastic prizes throughout the match. Fans can register at Gate A to participate in the "Hamster Ball Race" during intermission for the chance to win a Monster Cooler. Also, fans can pick up educational material on prostate cancer and register to participate in the "Prostate Cancer Awareness" drawing for a chance to win a prize-pack, courtesy of Hawaii Pacific Health and St. Francis Healthcare System.