In an intense men's volleyball matchup, No. 2 Hawai'i defeated No. 13 UC San Diego, securing a sweep with set scores of 25-21, 25-18, 25-21 at LionTree Arena. The Rainbow Warriors demonstrated their dominance by hitting .342 and served nine aces, again proving their strength in the Big West Conference. Meanwhile, the Tritons, now sitting at 11-12 overall, struggled despite strong performances from Sebastiano Sani and Josh Ewert.

By the Numbers
  • Hawai'i hit .342 with nine service aces.
  • UC San Diego hit .280 and recorded two aces.
Yes, But

Head coach Brad Rostratter emphasized the need for UC San Diego to minimize errors in their gameplay, highlighting a disparity in performance between the two teams.

State of Play
  • The match featured 11 ties and six lead changes in the first set alone.
  • Hawai'i maintained momentum throughout, especially in sets two and three, never trailing after certain points.
What's Next

The teams will face each other again for a rematch tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m., providing UC San Diego an opportunity to bounce back and adjust their strategy.

Bottom Line

The Tritons must tighten up their game and reduce errors to stand a chance against the skilled Rainbow Warriors in the upcoming matchup.