Hawai'i Hilo Women's Volleyball secured a victory against No. 16 Alaska in a four-set match (27-25, 17-25, 25-19, 25-22) during the Hawai'i-Alaska Challenge. Alohi Garcia led the team with 17 kills and 18 digs, supported by Chase Koepke and Logan Blutreich, who each contributed significantly with 15 and 13 kills respectively. Despite losing the second set, the Vulcans reclaimed momentum to finish strong and handed Alaska their first loss of the season. The Vulcans will face the Nanooks again in the championship match of the tournament on Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • Alohi Garcia led with 17 kills and 18 digs.
  • Chase Koepke hit .407 with 15 kills, while Logan Blutreich matched his career-high with 13 kills.
State of Play
  • Hawai'i Hilo is now 2-0 in the tournament, showcasing strong performance early in the season.
  • No. 16 Alaska, now 2-1, will be seeking redemption in the championship rematch.
What's Next

The Vulcans will play No. 16 Alaska again in the championship match on Saturday at 1 PM. Following this, they'll participate in the FPU Sunbird Classic in Fresno, California, with multiple matchups scheduled.

Bottom Line

Hawai'i Hilo's strong showing against a ranked opponent signals their potential this season, boosted by impressive individual performances. As they move into the championship match, maintaining momentum will be crucial for establishing themselves as serious competitors in the upcoming season.