HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team returns to Big West Conference play with a two-match series against CSUN, Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26 at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. The fourth-ranked Rainbow Warriors (16-3, 1-1 BWC) were idle last week after sweeping a pair of matches against Lewis. UH is 1-1 in Big West play and 11-match regular season home win streak heading into this weekend's matches against the Matadors (5-8, 0-2).
MATCHES #20-21 |
Who |
#4 Hawai'i (16-3, 1-1 BWC) vs. CSUN (5-8, 0-2 BWC) |
Date | Time |
Friday, March 25, 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 26, 7:00 p.m. |
Location |
Honolulu, O'ahu — SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center |
Television |
Spectrum Sports. Kanoa Leahey (play-by-play) and Chris McLachlin (analyst). |
Live Stream |
ESPN+ (blacked out in Hawai'i) |
Radio |
ESPN Honolulu (1420AM/92.7FM). Tiff Wells (play-by-play). |
Streaming Audio |
ESPNHonolulu.com; Sideline Hawaii app |
Live Stats |
HawaiiAthletics.com |
Game Notes |
Hawai'i |
Social Media |
@HawaiiMensVB | #HawaiiMVB #WarriorBall22 | @HawaiiMVB | Facebook  |
FIRST SERVE
- UH (16-3, 1-1 BWC) was idle last week after sweeping a two-match non-conference series with Lewis, March 10 & 12 in Honolulu.
- CSUN (5-8, 0-2 BWC) has dropped its last five matches, all in straight-sets, including a two-match series against Pepperdine, March 16 & 18.
- UH is 12-0 at home this season with a 19-match regular season home win streak dating back to 2020 (last loss to BYU, March 5, 2020).
- UH also boasts an 11-match conference home win streak dating back to 2018.
- CSUN is 0-5 on the road this season.
- UH leads the all-time series 56-21 and has won the last six matches in Honolulu.
- UH has won 40 of its last 41 matches when winning the first set including a 15-0 mark this season.
- Spyros Chakas has at least one ace in seven consecutive matches, six of which with 2+. He ranks second on the team and 13th nationally with 31 aces.
- UH is perfect on Fridays (7-0) and versus unranked teams (7-0) this season.
- UH leads the nation in blocks per set (2.99) and middle blocker Guilherme Voss is the nation's individual leader (1.46).
PROMOTIONS
- Bank of Hawaii is the sponsor on Friday and will distribute 500 Fan Packs prior to the match at Gate A and award HawaiianMiles during intermission. Fans are encouraged to wear Aloha Attire in celebration of Prince Kuhio Day and "Aloha Friday." The Rainbow Wahine Basketball team will be recognized during intermission following their run to the NCAA tournament.
- Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union is the sponsor of Saturday's match and will distribute 500 Clear Wristlet Bags prior to the match at Gate A and award $100 cash to the winner of the promotional contest during intermission. Fans will have the opportunity to create their own "fan board." Visit the Hawaiian Financial FCU table located near Gate A to participate.
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