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Hawaii women’s volleyball: Wahine depth tested without Rasmussen

By Brian McInnis on September 13, 2019

Depth was touted as one of the best attributes of the Hawaii women’s volleyball team in its success so far this season. That depth figures to be put to the test for the duration of the absence of junior hitter Jolie Rasmussen, who injured her right ankle in Thursday night’s four-set win over West Virginia. She was described by UH as “doubtful” to play the remainder of the weekend. >> HAWAII VS. UTAH VALLEY PHOTO GALLERY Friday night’s matchup with […]

Hawaii women’s volleyball: No. 18 Hawaii 3, Utah Valley 1

By Cindy Luis on September 13, 2019

FINAL: UH (8-0) defeats Utah Valley (2-7) in four, 25-20, 25-20, 20-25, 25-15 to remain unbeaten. Set 4: UH wins 25-15 That’s all she wrote.#HawaiiWVB (8-0) overcomes the absence of Jolie Rasmussen to beat Utah Valley in 4 (25-15 in the fourth). pic.twitter.com/P5swFJ3p3U — Hawaii Warrior World (@hawaiiwworld) September 14, 2019 9:21: Wahine’s 10th block ends it. 9:18: Hawaii loses challenge. it’s 20-14. 9:16: Hawaii challenging whether ball hit the antenna. 9:13: Hawaii up 18-11. TO UVU. Hanna Hellvig has […]

Hawaii women’s volleyball: Rasmussen doubtful for tonight; UCLA 3, West Virginia 0, T25 schedule

By Cindy Luis on September 13, 2019

Just heard From UH Wahine junior hitter Jolie Rasmussen, who injured her ankle Thursday, listed as doubtful for tonightʻs match with Utah Valley. No other info but it appears nothing was broken. ***** Set 3: UCLA wins 27-25 6:07: West Virginia held off two match points to tie at 24. Then another to tie at 25. Mac May ends it 27-25 5:53: UCLA was up 7-1. West Virginia closed to 15-14. It’s 19-16. TO WV 539: UCLA up 5-0. TO […]

Hawaii women’s volleyball: Bittersweet night for Hilo native and West Virginia coach Sunahara

By Christian Shimabuku on September 12, 2019

From the moment West Virginia coach and Reed Sunahara flashed double shakas to the Stan Sheriff Center crowd that cheered for him during opening intros, the Hilo High alum felt at home. For an opposing head coach making his return to his native state, Sunahara looked the part, too. He and other male members of his staff donned yellow and blue aloha shirts, matching the Mountaineers’ team colors with a little island twist. “A friend of mine got it for […]

Hawaii women’s volleyball: No. 18 Hawaii 3, West Virginia 1

By Cindy Luis on September 12, 2019

FINAL: UH (7-0) beats West Virginia (4-3) in four sets, 18-25, 25-17, 25-17, 25-12, but loses Jolie Rasmussen to a right ankle injury in the third set. Set 4: UH wins 25-12 It ends on a West Virginia service error as #HawaiiWVB takes the fourth resoundingly, 25-12, and the match in 4. UH improves to 7-0 heading into Friday’s match against Utah Valley. pic.twitter.com/8rLjtpuDSm — Hawaii Warrior World (@hawaiiwworld) September 13, 2019 9:14: Hawaii wins it on a service error […]

Hawaii women’s volleyball: UCLA 3, Utah Valley 0

By Cindy Luis on September 12, 2019

Set 3 6:07: UCLA finishes the sweep, 25-19 Set 2 5:41: UCLA holds on 25-20. Set 1 5:13: UCLA pulls away 25-15. Was 9-9. Bruins running a modified 6-2 with Harrer the backrow setter then she moves to opposite with Chang setting in the back row. UCLA vs. Utah Valley Live stats click here Top 25 matches Thursday No. 5 Baylor def. Houston, 25-16, 25-23, 23-25, 25-18 No. 13 BYU def. Wichita State, 23-25, 25-16, 25-19, 25-20 Colorado State def. […]

Hawaii women’s volleyball: Team explains effect of Skyler Williams’ sunny demeanor

By Warrior World on September 10, 2019

Hawaii volleyball junior middle Skyler Williams has helped supply a transformative effect on the No. 18 Rainbow Wahine so far this season, not only with her play, but with her disposition on the floor. Coach Robyn Ah Mow, Williams herself, and setter Norene Iosia attempted to explain to beat writer Cindy Luis and other assembled media the impact of her court demeanor on Tuesday. The 6-foot-1 Williams, of Bellflower, Calif., is the reigning Big West defensive player of the week […]

Rainbow Forecast: Hawaii football heads to Washington, volleyball hosts third tournament

By Brian McInnis on September 9, 2019

In this week’s edition of the Rainbow Forecast, the Hawaii football and women’s volleyball teams look to build off some exceptional starts to their seasons. UH football is off to a third straight 2-0 start under Nick Rolovich, but has a very tough test this weekend in its first road game of the season at No. 23 Washington. Can the Rainbow Warriors pull off a stunner in Seattle? Meanwhile, Robyn Ah Mow’s Rainbow Wahine (6-0) are off to the program’s […]