The University of Hawaii women’s volleyball team saw their 11-match winning streak come to an abrupt halt on Saturday, falling in a straight-set sweep to UC Davis at the University Credit Union Center in Davis, California.
The 25-15, 27-25, 25-20 decision establishes the Aggies as the primary conference contender to Hawaii in the Mountain West this season. UC Davis capitalized on an efficient offensive performance, hitting .348 as a team with 51 digs compared to 38 for the Rainbow Wahine.
How the Match Unfolded in Davis
While the opening frame favored the hosts comfortably, the second set featured a tightly contested battle that stalled at a 23-23 tie. At that critical juncture, Hawaii’s coaching staff received a yellow card followed immediately by a red card, which handed the Aggies a vital set point. UC Davis closed out the set on consecutive hitting errors by Hawaii.
The Rainbow Wahine dropped to 19-4 overall and 11-1 in conference play, sustaining their first loss since September against UCLA and only their second sweep defeat since San Diego in the first week of the season, according to Hawaii News Now. Ally Chandler and Isabella Umpierre paced the Aggies (12-11, 8-4) with 14 kills apiece.
| Team | Record (Overall) | Record (Conference) | Team Hitting Pct. | Kills | Digs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Davis | 12-11 | 8-4 | .348 | 49 | 51 |
| Hawaii | 19-4 | 11-1 | .211 | 37 | 38 |
Cha’lei Reid led Hawaii with 10 kills, while Miliana Sylvester contributed nine. Despite the balanced effort, the Rainbow Wahine struggled to find rhythm against an Aggies block that finished with six total blocks to Hawaii’s four, alongside five net violations whistled against the visitors.
Looking Ahead in the Mountain West
UC Davis sits three games behind Hawaii in the conference standings with six matches remaining in the regular season. The sweep marks a significant turnaround from Friday’s meeting in Davis, where Hawaii secured a four-set victory before dropping Saturday’s rematch.
Hawaii returns home to host Nevada on Thursday, with subsequent coverage broadcast locally on K5 starting with pregame coverage at 6:30 p.m. Hawaii time, as reported by Hawaii News Now.
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