HONOLULU – The No. 3-ranked University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team continues its nine-match homestand with a non-conference series against Lindenwood, Wednesday, March 5 and Friday, March 7 at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. The Rainbow Warriors (15-1) opened Big West play last week and swept UC Irvine twice. The Lions, who enter the series having lost six of their last seven, split a pair of road matches last week winning at Purdue Fort Wayne and falling to Ball State.
PROMOTIONS & GIVEAWAY:
Wednesday, March 5 - Serve and Save Wednesdays
- Altres is the match sponsor and will giveway foam shakas at Gate A and will award fantasic prizes throughout the match.
Serve and Save Wednesdays Are Back for a Final Time!
- This is your last chance, you don't want to miss out on Wednesday match, you can snag tickets for as low as $5 in select upper-level sections. But that's not all—Sodexo is offering a $5 food and beverage special at the concourse near Gate B (while supplies last). Don't miss out on this deal!
Ticket Promotion:
- $5 tickets (Upper Level CC-GG & K-P). Promo tickets are non-transferable and restricted from resale.
- Available Areas: Upper Level CC-GG & K-P
- How to buy tickets:
- Online at etickethawaii.com – No Promo Code Required
- In person at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office in advance or on game day
Friday, March 7 – Wahine Night
- American Savings Bank proudly presents Wahine Night in honor of International Women's Day on March 8 — a night dedicated to celebrating amazing women filled with fun, friendship, and fierce volleyball action!
- Gather your besties and cheer on the Rainbow Warrior Volleyball team for an unforgettable evening as American Savings Bank is bringing the energy by throwing out 500 "Girls Rule" T-shirts to celebrate the power and achievements of women.
- But wait, there's more! The first 300 women through the gates will be greeted with a beautiful carnation.
- After the match, keep the magic going with an exclusive autograph session with the Rainbow Warrior Volleyball team at Gate B.
- Don't miss this epic night of camaraderie and celebration — let's Pack the Stan and show our Wahine pride!
Ticket Promotion:
- All UH season-ticket holders in all UH sports will receive 50% off select upper level adult tickets. Tickets can be purchased at the SimpliFi Arena in advance or on game day
MATCHES #17-18 |
Who |
#3 Hawai'i (15-1) vs. Lindenwood (4-9) |
Date | Time |
Wednesday, March 5 and Friday, March 7; 7:00 p.m. both matches |
Location |
Honolulu, O'ahu — SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center |
Television |
Spectrum Sports. Kanoa Leahey (play-by-play) and Chris McLachlin (analyst); WED only |
Live Stream |
ESPN+ (blacked out in Hawai'i); WED only |
Radio |
ESPN Honolulu (1420AM/92.7FM); WED. Tiff Wells (play-by-play)
CBS Sports Hawai'i (1500AM); FRI. Tiff Wells (play-by-play) |
Streaming Audio |
ESPNHonolulu.com; Sideline Hawaii app |
Live Stats |
HawaiiAthletics.com |
Game Notes |
Hawai'i |
Digital Program |
Click Here |
Social Media |
@HawaiiMensVB | #HawaiiMVB #WarriorBall25 | @HawaiiMVB | Facebook  |
SERIES INFORMATION
Overall: UH leads 1-0
In Honolulu: None
In Saint Charles: UH leads 1-0
Neutral: None
Postseason: None
Last Meeting: 2/15/17, UH 3-0
Streak: UH, 1
FIRST SERVE
- Hawai'i leads the all-time series 1-0 having won the only match-up in 2017 in Saint Charles, Mo. UH won that match 25-21, 25-18, 26-24.
- UH has a 70-13 combined record against current members of the MIVA which includes a 4-0 mark this season with two wins each over McKendree and Queens. Quincy is the only current MIVA team which UH has not played.
- Hawai'i moved up to No. 3 in this week's AVCA Top 20 poll after spending the first seven weeks of the season at No. 4.
- OH Clay Wieter attended Lindenwood for four seasons prior to transferring to UH in the fall. He appeared in 59 career matches and earned second-team all-MIVA honors in 2024 after leading the team in kills (327) and aces (46).
- UH is 9-1 at home this season while Lindenwood is 1-4 on the road.
- UH is 6-0 against unranked teams this season.
- The teams have played one common opponent thus far this season. UH swept a season-opening series with McKendree in Honolulu while Lindenwood dropped a five-setter last month in St. Charles, Mo.
- UH is 15-1 through the first 16 matches of the season for the sixth time in the last seven seasons.
- After this week's series, all seven of UH's remaining opponents are nationally ranked, including all three opponents in next week's 29th OUTRIGGER Invitational — No. 5 USC, No. 12 Ball State, and No. 19 Penn State.
- This week, UH swept all four of the Big West's Player of the Week awards for the first time this season with Kristian Titriyski winning Player and Freshman of the Week; Tread Rosenthal as Setter of the Week; and 'Eleu Choy as Defensive Player of the Week.
- UH head coach Charlie Wade is now nine wins away from matching former coach Mike Wilton's all-time program record of 316 victories.
- Lindenwood head coach Joe Kosciw is 68-100 in eight seasons at the helm.
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