HONOLULU – The No. 2-ranked University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team closes out the regular season with a two-match Big West series against No. 18 CSUN, Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. The Rainbow Warriors (24-4, 7-1 Big West) can capture the Big West regular season title with at least one win this weekend. Reserve setter Vladimir Kubr, the lone senior in this year's senior class, will be honored following Saturday's match in the traditional Senior Night ceremony.

PROMOTIONS & GIVEAWAYS:
Friday, April 17 – Military Night
American Savings Bank proudly presents Military Night, honoring and celebrating all military members – past and present – throughout the match. As a special tribute, 500 foam shakas will be distributed to fans at the ASB table.
 
In recognition of the armed forces, the men's volleyball team will take the court in exclusive military-inspired uniforms. These one-of-kind jerseys will be auctioned off to support the future of our amazing student-athletes. The auction opens on Thursday, April 16, and closes on Monday, April 20. 
 
Ticket Promotion:
Active, DOD civilians, reservists, and retired members of the military are eligible for 50% off ticket discount on adult tickets (maximum of eight). Tickets are in special sections and supplies are limited. Valid Military ID required to pick up Will Call tickets. Offer subject to change and other restrictions may apply. Buy tickets online at: https://hawaiiathletics.evenue.net/events/MIL 
 
Saturday, April 18 – Senior Night
Join us for Senior Night, proudly presented by the University of Hawai'i Federal Credit Union. We're shining the spotlight on the Senior Class from men's and women's golf, coed and women's sailing, men's and women's swimming & diving, and men's and women's tennis, women's track and field, women's water polo, beach volleyball, and cheerleading — all honored during intermission in our Senior Salute.
 
Senior Night also marks the final installment of the Da Kine Series, where UH Athletics proudly celebrates the vibrant cultures that make Hawai'i so unique. Pidgin Night showcases our island's rich culture blend with portions of the match announced in Pidgin English. It's a celebration of identity, connection, and the unique voice of Hawai'i that brings everyone in the stands together.
 
Rock your favorite WHITE apparel and bring ti leaves to help send off our seniors in style. 
    

MATCHES #29-30
Who				#2 Hawai'i (24-4, 7-1 BWC) vs. #18 CSUN (12-12, 0-8 BWC)
Date | Time				Friday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 18, 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 (1500AM/92.7FM). Tiff Wells (play-by-play)
Streaming Audio				ESPNHonolulu.com; ESPN Honolulu app
Live Stats				HawaiiAthletics.com
Game Notes				Hawai'i | CSUN
Digital Program				Click Here
Social Media				@HawaiiMensVB  | #HawaiiMVB #WarriorBall26 | @HawaiiMVB  | Facebook

SERIES INFORMATION

Overall: UH leads 63-23
            In Honolulu: UH leads 33-8
            In Northridge: UH leads 26-12
            Neutral: UH leads 4-3
Postseason: UH leads 1-0
Last Meeting: 4/5/25, UH 3-0
Streak: UH 1

FIRST SERVE

• UH needs one win to claim a share of the Big West regular season title or two wins to secure the outright title.
• UH has two Big West regular season titles all-time — an outright title in 2021 and a shared title in 2023.
• UH leads the all-time series with CSUN, 63-23, including a 33-8 advantage in Honolulu.
• UH's lone senior Vladimir Kubr will be honored following Saturday's match. Kubr, a Torrance, Calif., native has appeared in three career matches for UH over his two seasons in Manoa.
• This year marks the smallest senior class along with 1985 (Wally Hall) and 2013 (Matthew Cheape).
• The teams have split the season series in each of the past two seasons. Prior to that, UH had won eight straight overall in the series from 2019-23.
• UH has won nine of the last 10 at home in the series dating back to 2015.
• UH head coach Charlie Wade has a 21-9 record against CSUN.
• Hawai'i will finish as the nation's leader in attendance for the 27th time since moving into Bankoh Arena and ninth straight season. UH is averaging 6,864 through  17 home matches this season.
• UH is 3-0 following losses this season. Dating back to 2023, Hawai'i has lost consecutive matches only once.
• UH is coming off a series split with UC San Diego last week in La Jolla, Calif., winning the opener in straight sets and dropping the rematch in four sets missing several key players in the match.
• CSUN (12-12, 0-8) has dropped its last six matches, including a series against UC Irvine last week, dropping a four-setter in Irvine and in straight sets at home.

 
UP NEXT - BIG WEST CHAMPIONSHIP

• The Hawaiian Islands presents the 2026 OUTRIGGER Big West Men's Volleyball Championship runs April 23-25 at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, Calif.
• UH has captured the Big West tournament championship four times (2019, '22, '23, and '25).
• UH won the tournament title the last time it was held in Irvine in 2023.
• UH has an 10-3 all-time record in the Big West Championship.
• UH has been the tournament's No. 1 seed two previous times (2021, 2023).