Hawaii Warrior World

Expanded coverage of all things volleyball, including notes, observations and analysis on the Rainbow Wahine, Rainbow Warriors, SandBows and Team USA.

About the blog host

Cindy Luis covers University of Hawaii volleyball for the Star-Advertiser. She began her career as a sports journalist in Hawaii in 1981 with the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and was the sports editor, assistant sports editor, columnist and beat writer during a 31-year span before the paper became the Star-Advertiser. She graduated from UCLA in 1977 with a B.A. in Communication Studies.

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Hawaii women’s volleyball: SWEEP Hawaii 3, Beach 0

By Cindy Luis on November 22, 2019

FINAL: No. 18 Hawaii sweeps Long Beach State, 25-18, 25-12, 25-20 for the outright Big West Conference title. Here’s a highlight video of the night and a spotlight on a poignant moment late in the match. It’s an OUTRIGHT Big West championship for #HawaiiWVB, which sweeps Long Beach State 25-18, 25-12, 25-20. pic.twitter.com/PApPuw0vFK — Hawaii Warrior World (@hawaiiwworld) November 23, 2019 —————— Big West Trophy in house Great senior night festivities as usual. Set 3: Hawaii wins 25-20 8:38: Amber […]

Hawaii women’s volleyball: Traffic advisory, nearing sellout for Friday

By Cindy Luis on November 21, 2019

Heavy traffic expected for Friday with about 2,000 tickets left (as of 5:50 p.m. UH said 8,200 sold). On previous thread, someone said less than 900 when they went online to buy. I think because there is block seating for alumni that might be on hold that might make it look like fewer seats. From UH: Fans are encouraged to arrive early and allow extra transit time. >> Use the Waialae gate into lower campus >> Use alternate parking zones […]

Hawaii women’s volleyball: No. 18 Hawaii 3, CSUN 0; Wahine clinch Big West title

By Cindy Luis on November 21, 2019

FINAL: Hawaii clinched a share of Big West title with a 25-18, 25-12, 25-14 sweep of Cal State Northridge. Tiebreaker gives Wahine the automatic qualifier for the NCAA tournament. A quick one tonight, folks. No. 18 #HawaiiWVB hits a season-high .398 and dispatches CSUN 25-18, 25-12, 25-14 for a share of its first Big West title since 2016. Tenth straight win heading into senior night, UH (23-3, 13-2) looking for the outright title against Long Beach. pic.twitter.com/i5VfVX1vUB — Hawaii Warrior […]

Hawaii women’s volleyball: Rainbow Wahine primed for senior week

By Cindy Luis on November 20, 2019

Technically Rika Okino never played for Dave Shoji. She redshirted during 2016 in what ended up being the last of 42 seasons for the Hawaii women’s volleyball coach. Still, having that link to the Hall of Famer who retired with 1,202 victories and four national championships means a lot to Okino, who is one of five Rainbow Wahine who’ll be feted during Friday’s senior night at the Stan Sheriff Center. What means even more to the Kalani High product is […]

Hawaii volleyball: SandBows sign 4; 2 fall dates set; Baylor upsets Texas

By Cindy Luis on November 20, 2019

Hawaii women’s volleyball: UH senior night promos

By Cindy Luis on November 19, 2019

Hawaii’s match Friday with Long Beach State is Senior Night as well as a designated White Out. Also University of Hawaii Alumni will receive 50% off select adult tickets (maximum of eight). Tickets are in special sections and supplies are limited. Other restrictions may apply. Contact the UH Alumni Office at (808) 376-7812 or contact@uhalumni.org #HawaiiWVB coach Robyn Ah Mow on coaching Dave Shoji’s final class of players for this week’s senior night. pic.twitter.com/mpwqRKbJeb — Hawaii Warrior World (@hawaiiwworld) November […]

Hawaii women’s volleyball: Rainbow Wahine RPI down to 12, still 18 in poll

By Cindy Luis on November 18, 2019

Hawaii’s women’s volleyball RPI dropped one place to 12 this morning. _____ In today’s AVCA Top 25, Hawaii stayed at 18. The top four stay the same: 1. Texas (51 first-place votes), 2. Pitt (11 votes),. 3. Baylor (1 vote), 4. Stanford (1 votes) As for other Wahine opponents: Washington up three to 10 San Diego up four to 20 UCLA 48 points (27), Missouri 34 points (29), and yes Illinois (13-12) is still ranked (25). AVCA Top-25: 1. Texas2. […]

Hawaii women’s volleyball: Top 25 results Sunday

By Cindy Luis on November 17, 2019

Top 25 No. 4 Stanford (H) def. UCLA, 25-18, 25-18, 25-20 No. 8 Penn State (A) def. Northwestern, 25-15, 25-18, 25-15 No. 17 Kentucky (A) def. Florida, 25-21, 15-25, 23-25, 26-24, 25-12 No. 13 Wasington (H) def. No. 15 Utah, 25-18, 20-25, 18-25, 25-14, 21-19 No. 14 Creighton (A) def. Butler, 25-21, 25-22, 25-17 USC (A) def. No. 20 Cal, 25-16, 25-22, 21-25, 25-20 No. 22 Washington State (H) def. Colorado, 25-23, 24-26, 13-25, 25-15, 15-9

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