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Wahine News:
BYU Sweeps UH
| Hawaii Athletics Release | Box Score | Post Match Press Conference |
The Rainbow Wahine were swept by BYU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Hawaii was seeded 11th and got the opportunity to host the first and second rounds. This loss was the worst in the rally scoring era. The team will say good-bye to seven seniors (Emily Hartong, Mita Uiato, Kaela Goodman, Ali Longo, Ashley Kastl, Courtney Lelepali, Kristiana Tuaniga). Despite the loss, we will all be exited for the 2014 season! Go Bows!
Big West Awards
| Big West Release | Hawaii Athletics Release |
Senior outside hitter Emily Hartong earns as the Big West Player of the Year. Hartong led the team in kills and aces. She is the first Wahine since Tee Williams-Sander in 1988-89 to repeat as conference player of the year. Senior libero Ali Longo and setter Mita Uiato were named to All-Big West First Team along with freshman opposite Nikki Taylor who also was named to the All-Freshman Team. Junior and sophomore middle blockers Kalei Adolpho and Jade Vorster received Honorable Mention.
All-Region Awards
| AVCA Release | Hawaii Athletics Release | Big West Release |
The conference player of the year Emily Hartong was named to the AVCA All-Pacific North Region Team while freshman teammate Nikki Taylor received honorable mention. With this award, Hartong and Taylor are now in contention to be AVCA All-Americans. Despite not making the teams, setter Mita Uiato and libero Ali Longo both received votes but were edged out. ("I predict Hartong will make first team again while Taylor will receive honorable mention.")
Warrior News
Announcing the New Assistant Coach
| Hawaii Athletics Release |
The University of Hawaii officially announces the hiring of the new assistant coach Milan Zarkovic. Zarkovic is the father of sophomore outside Siki Zarkovic. Milan has had 20+ years of coaching experience and will be a great addition to the Warrior coaching staff.
Warriors Picked at #13
| AVCA Poll | Hawaii Athletics Release |
The mens team was voted at #13 in the AVCA Preseason Poll. Hawaii was 1 of 11 teams to be voted in the preseason poll of 15 teams. Non-conference opponents Penn State (9) and Ohio State (12) were also in the poll.
Setter Commits to UH
| Coast Commitment Post |
The Warriors received their fifth commitment for the 2014-15 season from Kekoa Pukahi (Oceanside, CA). Pukahi is a 6'4" setter who plays for Coast Volleyball Club. He was an All-CIF Second team member as a junior at El Camino HS but he is currently at La Costa Canyon HS. Making multiple club switches, Pukahi also played at San Diego Volleyball Club and Wave Volleyball Club. ("Welcome to the Warriors!")
Men's Tickets on Sale
| Hawaii Athletics Release |
The season tickets for the upcoming volleyball season are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased online, at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office (Monday-Friday, 9 am–5 pm), or by calling 944-2697. The Warriors open the season in a non-conference two match series against Thompson Rivers on Jan. 2 and 4. ("Would be great to have big crowds at the mens matches especially since they support the women.")
Sand News
2015 Commit
The Wahine received a commitment from 5'8" Ariana Homayun (West Hills, CA). There is no confirmation whether she is an indoor and/or sand recruit but she is most likely a sand recruit. As an indoors player, she is an outside hitter/setter/defensive specialist and plays for Elite Volleyball Club. She is the first sand recruit for the Hawaii 2015-16 class. ("Welcome to the Wahine!")
Nikki Taylor could have won the Pacific North West Region Freshman of the Year award if UH had put her nomination in. UH failed to do so, Kyra Holt of Wash St won against 3 other candidates. In the OH/RS final points voted by the coaches Nikki ended with 5 points and Holt with only 1 point. Clearly the coaches voting felt that Nikki was a more deserving outside hitter than Holt.
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