The Hawaii Rainbow Wahine women’s volleyball team achieved an important four-set victory over UC Riverside at SRC Arena on Saturday, maintaining their hopes for a spot in the upcoming Big West tournament. With this win, the team continues to chase a postseason berth, now positioned just one game behind UC Irvine in the conference standings.

Match Highlights

• Match Score: Hawaii defeated UC Riverside 25-19, 14-25, 25-19, 25-19.
• Offensive Performance: The Wahine recorded an impressive hitting percentage of .338, marking one of their strongest offensive showings this season.
• Kills Leaders: Cha’lei Reid led the team with 15 kills, while Tyla Reese Mane added 13. The middle hitters, Bri Gunderson and Miliana Sylvester, combined for a total of 20 kills with only two errors.
• Assists and Defense: Setter Adrianna Arquette contributed significantly with 46 assists and 11 digs, while the Wahine dominated the net, out-blocking the Highlanders 7 to 3.

Current Standings and Upcoming Matches

With a season record of 9-14 and a conference record of 5-7, the Rainbow Wahine aim to finish among the top six teams to qualify for the Big West championships, scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend in Long Beach, California. The team is particularly focused on extending its streak of 31 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.

In their next matches, the Wahine will host Cal State Northridge and Cal State Bakersfield on Friday and Sunday, respectively. Both games are critical as they continue their fight for a better position in the standings.