HONOLULU – Hawai'i hosts a key mid-season conference series against Big West rival Cal State Fullerton, Friday through Sunday at Les Murakami Stadium. The Rainbow Warriors enter the week tied for seventh place in the Big West at 3-6. They sit two games behind a four-team group — including the Titans — tied for third at 5-4 as the season approaches its midpoint.
 

HAWAI'I (13-10, 3-6 Big West) vs. CAL STATE FULLERTON (11-13, 5-4 Big West)
Dates & Times				Fri., Mar. 27 -- 6:35 p.m. Sat., Mar. 28 -- 6:35 p.m. Sun., Mar. 29 -- 1:05 p.m.
Location				Honolulu, O'ahu -- Les Murakami Stadium
Radio				The New 1420 (Fri., Sat.) | ESPN Honolulu (Sun.)
TV/Live Stream				Spectrum Sports/ESPN+ (Sun. only)
Live Stats				Friday | Saturday | Sunday
PDF Notes				Hawai'i | Cal State Fullerton
Tickets				HERE | SeatGeek (Sat. resale tickets available)
Marketing Promotions				Hawai'i State FCU is the sponsor of Throwback Weekend. Fans can come out to Les Murakami Stadium and enjoy throwback music and games all throughout the weekend. On Friday, the first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive a limited edition Hawai'i/Hawai'i State FCU color-changing cup. Fans can also meet and greet selected UH players in the lobby before each of the three games.
Social Media				@HawaiiBaseball  | @Hawaiibsb
Projected Starting Pitchers				Hawai'i Friday -- RHP Isaiah Magdaleno (3-1, 2.82) Saturday -- RHP Hekili Robello (4-1, 2.91) Sunday -- RHP Brody Martin-Grudzielanek (0-3, 4.15)	Cal State Fullerton Friday -- LHP Mikiah Negrete (3-2, 2.52) Saturday -- RHP Bobby Mahoney (1-1, 3.86) Sunday -- LHP Jayden Harper (0-1, 5.33)

HEAD COACH RICH HILL
At Hawai'i: 142-91, 5th season
Collegiate Record: 1,221-829-4, 39th season

SERIES VS. CAL STATE FULLERTON
CSF leads, 27-23
Last Meeting: May 23, 2025 in Fullerton (UH won, 16-4)

DID YOU KNOW?
Hawai'i is one of just three teams to rank in the top 10 nationally in ERA (3rd), WHIP (6th) and walks allowed per nine innings (10th). UH joins Arkansas Auburn as the only pitching staffs in the country to rank in the top 10 in each of those categories.
 
TROPICAL SWARM
The Rainbow Warrior pitching staff remains among the national leaders in several categories. UH leads the Big West and is third in the country with a 2.88 ERA and sixth nationally in WHIP (1.10). The 'Bows also sit in the top 15 nationally in walks allowed per nine innings (10th), shutouts (13th), walk percentage (10th) and hits allowed per nine innings (11th). Additionally, Hawai'i has held opponents to three or fewer runs in 14 of the 23 games, and six or fewer hits 11 times.
 
LAST CLASH WITH THE TITANS
The Rainbow Warriors will take on Cal State Fullerton for the final time as members of the Big West before moving to the Mountain West. While UH trails the all-time series against the Titans, 27-23, they own a 14-6 advantage since 2019. The 'Bows won three of the four meetings last year, including a 16-4 win in Fullerton during the Big West Championship. Hawai'i has also won the series in the last three meetings in Honolulu, including a sweep during Fullerton's last visit to Les Murakami Stadium in 2024.
 
7-8-9 IS 'BOW WARRIOR TIME
After a 2025 season that saw the Rainbow Warrior bats conjure up some late magic, the 'Bows have continued that trend into the new year. UH has won four games via go-ahead scoring plays in the eighth inning or later, including a pair of walk-off wins. Hawai'i has also outscored its opponents 36-19 in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings and is 10-0 when leading after six innings.
 
MAGINIFICENT MAGS
Isaiah Magdaleno has solidified himself as the ace of the Rainbow Warrior pitching staff through the first month of the season. The junior made the move from closer last year, to Friday night starter this year and has posted a 2.82 ERA over 38.1 innings with 44 strikeouts to just 12 walks in six starts. Magdaleno has worked at least five innings in all six outings and has given up just 24 hits all year while holding opponents to a .180 batting average.
 
» Third in the Big West with 44 strikeouts.
» Pitched eight innings and allowed just a run on three hits with six strikeouts at UCSB the last time out.
» Named Big West Pitcher of the Week after striking out 12 over 8.1 innings of two-hit ball, taking a shutout into the ninth inning before giving up an unearned run vs. Ball State on Feb. 26.
 
HILO'S FINEST
One of the biggest additions to the Rainbow Warrior pitching staff through six weeks has been junior Hekili Robello. The Hilo native and Santa Rosa JC transfer has gotten the game two start in each series in 2026, owning a 4-1 record. He currently has a 2.91 ERA in 34.0 innings with 36 strikeouts to just five walks.
 
» Named to the National Collegiate Pitcher of the Year watch list.
» Second in the Big West in strikeout-to-walk ratio (7.20) and third in WHIP (1.03).
» Took a shutout into the ninth inning and fanned eight over 8.1 innings, allowing a run on three hits in a win at UC Santa Barbara on Mar. 21.
» Worked six innings and struck out a career-high nine while walking just one vs. Wichita State on Feb. 20.