The second-ranked University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team ended its 10-match road winning streak with a four-set loss to No. 13 UC San Diego. The match scores were 21-25, 25-16, 20-25, and 18-25. Although Hawai'i remains well-positioned to secure the Big West title, they faced lineup challenges, including the absence of All-American setter Tread Rosenthal for most of the match. Backup setter Magnus Hettervik stepped up with 29 assists, while Kristian Titriyski led the scoring with 18 kills. The defeat was marked by a significant defensive advantage for UCSD, who out-blocked the Warriors 15 to 6.

By the Numbers
  • Hawai'i had 18 kills from Kristian Titriyski and hit .298 as a team.
  • UCSD out-blocked Hawai'i 15.0 to 6.0 in the match.
State of Play
  • Hawai'i has a season record of 24-4 and 7-1 in the Big West Conference.
  • The Rainbow Warriors will return to Honolulu to face CSUN in their final regular-season series.
What's Next

The Rainbow Warriors will play their last two regular-season matches against CSUN on April 17 and 18. Ensuring strong performances in these matches will be crucial for their title aspirations.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, the Rainbow Warriors remain contenders for the Big West title, and they must capitalize on their upcoming matches to maintain momentum and position for postseason play.