The University of Hawaii’s women’s volleyball team gave fans something to cheer about with a solid win against Cal Poly this past Saturday, tying for the Big West lead in a high-stakes game that ended in a four-set victory, as reported by the university's athletic site, hawaiiathletics.com, and Spectrum Sports. The Rainbow Wahine dominated the first two sets and, despite a stumble in the third, clinched the match with scores of 25-19, 25-12, 15-25, and 25-20, as noted by Spectrum News.
With an aggressive performance from setter Kate Lang—who tied her career high of six kills, served a match-high three aces, and tallied 42 assists—UH showcased impressive offensive prowess, particularly in the early sets, despite a setback in the third. According to hawaiiathletics.com, the Rainbow Wahine rebounded in the fourth set, turning the tables after being tied at 14-14 to secure the victory, demonstrating resilience and strategic play. Caylen Alexander notably contributed with 20 kills, marking her 13th match of the season with at least 20 kills.
Spectrum News shared insights from UH coach Robyn Ah Mow, who praised the team's performance, saying, "I am happy. I am happy with the two wins we got. Hands down," in an interview post-match. During the game, UH also took a moment to celebrate volleyball greatness, honoring their head coach Ah Mow and Heather Bown for their induction into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame, a touching homage that coincided with the Rainbow Wahine stepping up their game to snatch a share of the conference lead.
The Rainbow Wahine's victory not only marks an upward move in the league but also sets them on a solid path as they look toward the Big West tournament. They will next face UC Riverside on Thursday, with a critical showdown against UC Davis on Saturday. The Hawaii team is tied with UC Davis for the lead following Davis' recent loss, putting the Rainbow Wahine in a prime position to control their destiny in the conference, as per hawaiiathletics.com.
