University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athletics

2022-23 RAINBOW WAHINE BASKETBALL

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

• The ‘Bows erased a 15-point second-half deficit, their largest of the season, to rally past UC Santa Barbara for the Big West Tournament title. 

• It marked the first time in program history the ‘Bows have won back-to-back tournament titles. 

• The ‘Bows earned their second straight NCAA bid and received a No. 14 seed. UH traveled to Baton Rouge, La., falling to eventual national champion LSU in a first-round matchup. 

• After a 1-7 start to the season, UH finished the season strong by winning seven of its final nine contests and 10 of its final 13. 

• The Rainbow Wahine finished with its fourth straight winning season and just two wins shy of its second straight 20-win season despite a depleted roster in which four players were lost to season-ending injuries.

• Hawai‘i was stellar in games off the island, going a combined 11-5 in true road and neutral site contests

• Four Rainbow Wahine earned all-conference honors, headlined by Lily Wahinekapu who was named to the all-Big West first team. The sophomore guard led UH in points per game (12.5), assists (95), and steals (55).

AWARDS & HONORS

ACADEMIC HONORS

Five of our Rainbow Wahine earned All-Big West Academic Honors with their hard work and dedication on and off the court.

BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS

The Rainbow Wahine punched their ticket into the big dance for a second year in a row by reclaiming the Big West Championship after a thrilling tournament in Henderson, Nev.

'Bows in Baton Rouge

The ‘Bows punched their second consecutive ticket to the NCAA Tournament and traveled down south to take on No. 3-seed LSU in the Greenville 2 Bracket. The Rainbow Wahine were competitive for much of the game before falling 73-50 in front of 8,608 fans. 

PICTURE PERFECT

Some the of the top shots of the year.

ONE 'OHANA

The Rainbow Wahine cap off the 2022-23 campaign with a warm welcome back from our loyal fan base along with a visit to Mayor Rick Blangiardi's office.

CLASS OF 2022

Two Ivy League transfers, Kallin Spiller and McKenna Haire, conclude their collegiate careers as Rainbow Wahine.

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