HONOLULU – After clinching the Big West regular season title and the right to host the conference championship, Hawai'i returns home for a Senior Night matchup against Long Beach State on Thursday at 7 p.m.
The Rainbow Wahine secured their first conference regular season title since 2007 and first since joining the league, and will look to end the regular season with a win for senior honorees
Nicole Ando,
Amber Gilbert,
Jacey Jicha and
Carley Park. The Beach owns a 10-2-4 lead in the all-time series between the schools. UH's last win vs. LBSU came in 2004.
| HAWAI'I (11-7-1, 7-1-1 Big West) vs. LONG BEACH STATE (6-8-3, 3-4-2 Big West) |
| Date / Time |
Thursday, Oct. 31
Hawai'i vs. Long Beach State -- 7 p.m. |
| Location |
Waipi'o Soccer Stadium |
| TV/Live Stream |
Spectrum Sports/ESPN+ (outside of Hawai'i) |
| Live Stats |
Here |
| PDF Notes |
Hawai'i | Long Beach State |
| Gameday Promotions |
Show 'UHM Your Aloha Senior Night/Kick-Or-Treat: Help us send off our amazing seniors by wearing your favorite aloha attire and bringing Ti leaves. We'll also celebrate Halloween by tossing sweet treats into the crowd every time UH scores a goal. Also, the Rush youth team will have a chance to play a halftime mini soccer game. Fans can download a game day roster by scanning a QR Code. |
| Social Media |
@HawaiiWSoccer  | #HawaiiWSoccer | @HawaiiWSoccer  |
| Gameday Rosters |
Here |
HEAD COACH MICHELE NAGAMINE
At Hawai'i: 85-114-25, 13th season
Collegiate Record: 109-144-26 (16th year)
SERIES VS. LONG BEACH STATE
Overall: LBSU leads, 10-2-4
Last Meeting: Oct. 26, 2023 (LBSU won, 4-2)
Streak: L3
ON THE PITCH
DID YOU KNOW?
Five-time Big West Freshman of the Week
Nalani Damacion is tied for the lead nationally with seven game-winning goals. Her seven game-winners are also the most by any NCAA freshman since 2015 (Cece Kizer, Ole Miss).
MAKING HISTORY
The Rainbow Wahine have continued to make history throughout their Big West regular season title winning run.
» First regular season conference title since joining the Big West in 2012.
» Fourth regular season conference championship since 2007 and fourth all-time.
» First 10-win season since 2007.
» Tied for the most conference wins in school history (2007).
» Matched a program record with five straight shutouts, tying streaks from 2004 and 2007.
» Seven-match win streak was the longest in a single season in school history.
» Nine-match unbeaten streak marked the longest in UH history.
THE ROAD RUNS THROUGH WAIPI'O
By winning the Big West regular season title, Hawai'i earned both a first-round bye and the right to host the Big West Championship semifinals and finals, Nov. 7 and 10 at Waipi'o Soccer Stadium. This marks the second straight year and third time in program history that UH has made the Big West postseason.
Semifinals - Thurs., Nov. 7
Championship - Sun., Nov. 10
Times TBD
REGULAR SEASON CHAMPS!
Already with the Big West regular season title secured, Hawai'i heads into the final match of the season with some impressive accomplishments in conference play. The Rainbow Wahine clinched their first league regular season title since joining the Big West in 2012 with a win Sunday at UC Santa Barbara, and have 22 points, five clear of second-place UC Davis.
» Out-scoring teams 11-6 in nine league games, with all seven wins coming by one goal.
» Most points by a Big West team since 2021 (UC Irvine, Cal Poly - 24).
» First Big West team to start 5-0 in conference play since 2010 (UC Irvine).
» Matched the program record for most conference wins at 7-1-1.
FOR THE SENIORS
Following Thursday's match, Hawai'i will honor four home grown members of the team who have all been with the program for at least four years.
Nicole Ando,
Amber Gilbert,
Jacey Jicha and
Carley Park will all be recognized in a Senior Night ceremony at the conclusion of Thursday's match. Ando, Jicha and Park will all be playing in their last regular season match as a Rainbow Wahine while Gilbert plans to return for her final year of eligibility in 2025. Three additional players,
Mia Foster,
Brynn Mitchell and
Fabiola Zamora will also be playing in their final regular season match, and were honored at last year's Senior Night.
THIS FRESHMAN IS FOR REAL
True freshman
Nalani Damacion has turned in one of the best freshman seasons of anyone in the country. Damacion leads the team with seven goals - all of them game-winners - and is tied for first nationally in game-winning goals. The Rocklin, Calif. has shown a knack for coming up clutch late in matches.
» Most game-winners by a freshman since 2015 (Cece Kizer, Ole Miss).
» Tied for the single-season program record for game-winning scores (Natasha Kai, Tiana Fujimoto).
» Five-time Big West Freshman of the Week - the most by any player since the award began in 2021.
» Five of her seven game-winners have come in the second half, including four in the final 10 minutes.
LOCK DOWN D
The Rainbow Wahine have been playing some lock down defense since the start of conference play. UH went on a program-record five-match shutout streak from Sept. 26-Oct. 13 and have allowed just six goals in nine Big West matches. Additionally, the 'Bows have given up multiple goals just once in the last 11 matches.
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Kennedy Justin became the first keeper in UH history to record five straight shutouts.
» UH leads the Big West in conference play in goals allowed per match at 0.67.
» The 'Bows have given up just one second-half goal in Big West play, allowing just 45 shots.
