HONOLULU – The No. 2 University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team continues its eight-match, season-opening homestand with a pair of matches against No. 7 Loyola Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 9 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Both matches begin at 7:00 p.m. The Rainbow Warriors (2-0) are coming off a two-match series sweep of NJIT while the Ramblers (0-0) will make their 2026 season debut.

PROMOTIONS & GIVEAWAYS:
Thursday, January 8 - Hawai'i Heroes Night
It's Hawai'i Heroes night! Brought to you by First Hawaiian Bank. In recognition of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (January 9), join us as we pay tribute to our brave first responders throughout the match.

Ticket Promotion:  
First responders receive 50% off select adult tickets. Tickets are limited and in special sections. 
How to Get Tickets:
· Online at etickethawaii.com (bring your valid first responder ID for ticket pickup)
· In person at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office - valid first responder ID required at time of purchase
 
Friday, January 9 – Alumni Appreciation Night
Hawaii Pacific Health is sponsoring "Alumni Appreciation Night," featuring exciting giveaways including rainbow fans and amazing prizes. It's Aloha Friday and fans are encouraged to come in their finest Aloha apparel. Prior to the match, former UH volleyball legends return to the court for a nostalgic showdown in the annual UH Alumni vs. Alumni match at 4:00 p.m
 
Ticket Promotion:  
UH Alumni Appreciation Discount  
All University of Hawai'i Alumni will receive 30% off upper level adult tickets (maximum of eight). Tickets are in special sections. Supplies are limited and other restrictions may apply. Get your alumni tickets to select UH events at  https://hawaiiathletics.evenue.net/promotions/UHALUM2526
 
  

MATCHES #3-4
Who				#2 Hawai'i (2-0) vs. #7 Loyola Chicago (0-0)
Date | Time				Thursday, Jan. 8, 7:00 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 9, 7:00 p.m.
Location				Honolulu, O'ahu — Bankoh 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
Digital Program				Click Here
Social Media				@HawaiiMensVB  | #HawaiiMVB #WarriorBall26 | @HawaiiMVB  | Facebook

SERIES INFORMATION

Overall: UH leads 13-3
    In Honolulu: UH leads 12-3
    In Chicago: UH leads 1-0
    Neutral: None
Postseason: None
Last Meeting: Jan. 5, 2024; LUC, 3-2
Streak: LUC, 1

FIRST SERVE

• UH leads the all-time series 13-3, including a 12-3 advantage in Honolulu.
• The teams split a pair of matches in a season-opening series in 2024 with UH winning the opener in straight sets and the Ramblers taking the rematch in five. The teams also opened the 2022 season in Honolulu with UH winning both matches — the opener in straight sets and the rematch in four.
• UH setter Tread Rosenthal made his collegiate debut against LUC in 2024 and finished the two-match series with 90 assists, six aces, four kills, 13 digs, and three blocks. His 58 assists in a five-set loss remains his career-high.
• Head coach Charlie Wade has a 4-1 record versus LUC.
• LUC captured its first MIVA title since 2015 last season in Shane Davis' return as head coach. The Ramblers finished 25-4 and advanced to the NCAA Championship quarterfinals.
• Davis has a 290-92 all-time record in his 13th season at LUC, which includes a pair of national titles in 2014 and '15. He spent eight years as head coach of Northwestern's women's team (2016-23).
• Loyola Chicago assistant coach Dalton Solbrig was a four-year letterman for the Rainbow Warriors (2016-19) and member of two NCAA Tournament teams, including the national runner-up squad in 2019.
• UH has a 73-13 combined record against current members of the MIVA. Quincy is the only current MIVA team which UH has not played.
• Hawai'i is coming off a dominant two-match series sweep of NJIT last week in Honolulu. The Warriors hit a combined .517 with 23 team blocks and 11 aces.
• UH has a 14-match win streak in the month of January dating back to 2024 with its last loss to Loyola Chicago.