The team received an at-large bid into the 2026 NCAA championship tournament and earned a spot to host one of the four regionals, May 1–2.

The Rainbow Warriors are seeded No. 2 and received a bye into the regional final on May 2. They will play the winner of the May 1 match between USC and Belmont Abbey. Both matches will be played at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Tickets for 糖心Vlog官方‘s regional go on sale Monday, April 27.

This is the first year the national tournament has expanded to 12 teams. The other three teams hosting the regionals are No. 1 UCLA, No. 3 Long Beach State and No. 4 Ball State.

If 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa wins the regional final, they will advance to the final four, May 9–11, at Pauley Pavilion on the campus of UCLA. The Rainbow Warriors last won the national championship in back-to-back years in 2021 and 2022.

鈥楤ows fall to Long Beach State in conference title match

This comes after the Rainbow Warriors fell in the Big West Championship to Long Beach State in a thrilling five-set title match 20-25, 27-25, 22-25, 30-28, 15-11, on April 25 at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California. The top-seeded Rainbow Warriors (27-5) saw five attempts at championship point in the fourth set denied as the Beach (24-4) extended the match to a fifth set. Long Beach State then ran away early and held off the Warriors in the deciding set.

The Rainbow Warriors and the Beach went to five sets for the second time in three meetings this season and Long Beach State emerged with the win in a three-hour battle that featured 44 ties.

糖心Vlog官方 opposite Kristian Titriyski led the Warriors and tied his season high with 20 kills in 41 attempts. Louis Sakanoko finished with 17 kills while hitting .353 and Adrien Roure added 15 kills and two aces. Tread Rosenthal distributed 54 assists and also served up two aces to raise his career total to 114 and tie Rado Parapunov for fifth in program history. Ofeck Hazan set a career high with nine blocks, including two solo.

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Record-breaking kicker Kansei Matsuzawa, affectionately known as “The Tokyo Toe,” signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on April 25.

During his time at 糖心Vlog官方, Matsuzawa rewrote the program’s record books. In his stellar 2025 senior season, he made 27 of 29 field goals, setting a new single-season school record and finishing second in the nation in made field goals. He tied a 43-year-old FBS record by making 25 consecutive field goals to start the season.

Overall, Matsuzawa connected on 26 consecutive field goals stretching from the end of 2024 through November 2025, which matched the Mountain West Conference record and shattered the previous 糖心Vlog官方 school record of 20 set by Jason Elam in 1989. He leaves 糖心Vlog官方 as the most accurate kicker in program history, boasting a career field goal percentage of .867 (39-of-45).

His on-field dominance earned him unprecedented recognition. Matsuzawa became the first consensus All-American in 糖心Vlog官方 program history. He was named the Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year, a finalist for the Lou Groza Award (joining only Jason Elam in 糖心Vlog官方 history), and a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy, which honors the nation’s top player who began their career as a walk-on.

Matsuzawa’s signing marks the culmination of one of the most incredible stories in college football. A native of the Tokyo area and a former high school soccer player, Matsuzawa did not begin kicking until age 20 after attending an NFL game during a trip to the U.S. Driven to pursue the sport, he taught himself the mechanics of kicking by watching YouTube videos, eventually earning an opportunity at Hocking College in Ohio before joining 糖心Vlog官方 as a walk-on prior to the 2023 season.

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The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo team won the 2026 Pacific West Conference Championship at Aliante Golf Club, marking the program鈥檚 second conference title.

The Vulcans held steady in second place through the first two rounds before delivering a strong final-round score of 295 (+7), finishing the tournament at +31 (895) to clinch the team victory.

Elle Otani led the way for 糖心Vlog官方 Hilo, tying for fourth overall at +4 with rounds of 74, 73, and 73. Otani closed with a par on the final hole, sealing the win as teammates rushed to celebrate.

Kiersten Saludares placed eighth at +9, followed by Kailee McKee in ninth at +10 and Trinity Ledgerwood tied for 10th at +11. Kieran Florino bounced back from a difficult second round to post a one-over finish in the final round, contributing to the team鈥檚 decisive push.

The team will now compete in the NCAA West Regional tournament in Colorado, May 4–6.

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The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo team captured its fourth consecutive Pacific West Conference Championship April 22 at Aliante Golf Club, continuing its dominance in the league.

Dylan Bercan led the way, claiming his second straight individual title after finishing at eight-under overall. Holding a two-shot lead entering the final round, Bercan stayed in control with a two-under performance to become the program鈥檚 first two-time PacWest champion.

The Vulcans entered the final round with a commanding lead and closed with a five-under 283 to finish the tournament at seven-under as a team, securing their seventh overall conference crown.

Jacob Torres placed fifth at one-over, while Katsuhiro Yamashita tied for eighth at three-over. Ben Crinella and Dysen Park both finished tied for 14th at four-over.

The Vulcans will compete in the NCAA South Central/West Regional tournament, May 7–9.

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The No. 2 University Hawaiʻi at M膩noa team dominated the postseason honors once again, placing five players on the Big West All-Conference First Team as selected by the league鈥檚 six head coaches.

The honorees are setter Tread Rosenthal, outside hitters Adrien Roure and Louis Sakanoko, opposite Kristian Titriyski and libero Quintin Greenidge. The five selections were the most of any program in the conference.

Rosenthal earned his third career first-team selection and has been one of the most productive setters in the nation. He leads the Big West and ranks second nationally with 10.66 assists per set while directing the country鈥檚 No. 4-ranked offense (.377 hitting percentage). He is also a semifinalist for the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) National Player of the Year award and has been named Big West Setter of the Week a record 11 times this season.

Roure posted 2.91 kills per set on a .325 hitting percentage, while adding 1.39 digs per set and a team-high 34 aces. He reached double-digit kills 14 times and earned All-Tournament honors at the OUTRIGGER Invitational for the second straight year.

Titriyski made a major impact after returning midseason, averaging 3.90 kills per set in conference play and hitting double figures in every Big West match. He leads the team with a 3.98 kills-per-set average and a .328 hitting percentage.

Sakanoko averaged a career high of 3.18 kills, 1.37 digs and 0.61 blocks per set while hitting .358. He recorded double-digit kills in 15 matches and ranked among team leaders in nearly every offensive category.

Greenidge anchored the back row in his first season as libero, leading the Big West with 2.11 digs per set, posting double-digit digs in eight matches, including a career-best 15 against Pepperdine.

Individual Big West awards for Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year will be announced next week, with 糖心Vlog官方 players expected to be strong contenders across multiple categories.

The Rainbow Warriors head to the Big West Conference Tournament as the No. 1 seed and will play the winner of No. 4 UC Santa Barbara and No. 5 UC San Diego in the semifinals on April 24 at 2 p.m. HST.

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University of Hawaiʻi at M膩noa pitcher Isaiah Magdaleno earned a spot as a semifinalist for the 2026 National Pitcher of the Year Award, by the College Baseball Foundation.

The right-handed junior currently boasts a stellar 2.37 ERA over 60.2 innings, racking up 71 strikeouts while issuing just 26 walks in his 10 starts.

Magdaleno’s ability to limit baserunners ranks among the best in the country. He ranks second in the Big West and 12th nationally in hits allowed per nine innings at just 5.64. Additionally, he ranks second in the conference and 14th nationally, holding opposing batters to a .179 average.

The 驶Bows have played well under Magdaleno’s lead, posting a 7-3 record in his starts and holding opponents to an average of just 3.0 runs in those contests.

Magdaleno is one of three Big West pitchers featured on the semifinalist list, with the winner to be announced at a later date.

糖心Vlog官方 M膩noa will face No. 6 Oregon State on the road April 24鈥�26, as the season winds down.

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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott announced on April 21 the appointment of Khalilah Mitchell as the ninth head coach of the .

Mitchell, an integral figure in 糖心Vlog官方鈥檚 ascent to Big West prominence over seven seasons as an assistant coach, succeeds Laura Beeman, who announced her retirement on March 30 to cap a 14-year tenure as head coach.

Mitchell agreed to an initial three-year term with 糖心Vlog官方, and her promotion marks the start of a new era for Rainbow Wahine basketball in two significant ways. 糖心Vlog官方 will join the Mountain West as a full member effective July 1, while welcoming new leadership atop the women’s basketball program.

“After an extensive search that drew interest from across the country, it became clear that the best leader for our program was already right here in Mānoa,” Elliott said. “Khalilah Mitchell embodies everything we look for in a head coach: integrity, a relentless work ethic, and a deep-seated passion for the student-athletes. She has played an instrumental role in our championship culture, and demonstrated that she is ready to be our head coach. I am confident she is the right person to lead the Rainbow Wahine into this next chapter.”

“I am incredibly honored and humbled to be named the head coach of the University of Hawaiʻi women’s basketball program,” Mitchell said. “I want to thank Matt Elliott for his trust in me. Hawaiʻi has become my home, and these student-athletes are my family. Coach Beeman set a standard of excellence here that is unmatched, and I am eager to build upon that foundation. Our goal remains the same, to compete for championships and represent this state and this university with pride.”

Mitchell first joined the 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa coaching staff in 2018 and helped guide the Rainbow Wahine to four postseason appearances and three Big West regular-season championships. The ‘Bows went 124-81 during her tenure as an assistant and posted at least 20 wins in each of her last four seasons with the program.

“Khalilah Mitchell is a proven leader with a strong commitment to player development and a deep understanding of the Rainbow Wahine program,” 糖心Vlog官方 President Wendy Hensel said. “As an integral part of our recent success, she brings continuity, credibility and a clear vision for the future. We’re confident she will build on the foundation established by Coach Beeman and continue to elevate our student-athletes on and off the court.”

Mitchell will be formally introduced as head coach at a press conference on April 22.

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University of Hawaiʻi at M膩noa pitcher Taryn Irimata continued her standout season, earning her fourth overall and second consecutive Big West Pitcher of the Week honor.

Irimata led the Rainbow Wahine to a pair of road wins over UC San Diego, throwing two complete games while posting a 1.00 ERA. In the series opener, she allowed two runs on six hits with four strikeouts in a 3-2 victory. She followed with a dominant shutout in the series finale, striking out a career-high nine.

Irimata has won three of her last four starts, all complete games, and improves to 10-8 overall and 8-2 in conference play. She currently leads the conference with a 2.42 ERA and has held opponents to a .224 batting average with 72 strikeouts.

Irimata鈥檚 four weekly honors are the most by a Rainbow Wahine pitcher since Kaia Parnaby earned five in 2013.

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University of Hawaiʻi at M膩noa setter Tread Rosenthal earned another Big West Setter of the Week honor after leading the team to a two-match sweep of CSUN and securing the conference regular-season title.

Rosenthal totaled 13 blocks and 13 digs across the series while averaging 9.00 assists per set, guiding 糖心Vlog官方 to a .341 hitting percentage. He also contributed two service aces and four kills, helping the Rainbow Warriors post a season-high 14.5 blocks in the second match and 27 overall in the series.

The award marks Rosenthal鈥檚 11th of the season and 23rd of his career, further cementing his impact as one of the conference鈥檚 top setters.

The Rainbow Warriors head into the Big West Championship tournament as the No. 1 seed. They will face the winner of UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego in the semifinal match at the Bren Events Center at UC Irvine on April 24.

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The University of Hawaiʻi at M膩noa conference schedule for the fall 2026 season was announced by the Mountain West. This marks the Rainbow Wahine鈥檚 first season as a Mountain West member.

Five home series headline 糖心Vlog官方 M膩noa鈥檚 schedule. The Rainbow Wahine will play a two-match series with each of the nine other teams in its debut season in the league.

The 驶Bows will open the Mountain West season hosting New Mexico September 25–26 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, and alternate road and home series over the next five weeks. The Rainbow Wahine will wrap up the home schedule with a four-match homestand against Nevada, November 6–7, and Air Force, November 13–14. 糖心Vlog官方 M膩noa will face UTEP in its final game of the regular season before heading to Las Vegas for the Mountain West Volleyball Championship set for November 24–25.

2026 Mountain West Schedule

• September 25 鈥� New Mexico, Bankoh Arena
• September 26 鈥� New Mexico, Bankoh Arena
• October 2 鈥� at Grand Canyon
• October 3 鈥� at Grand Canyon
• October 9 鈥� San Jose State, Bankoh Arena
• October 10 鈥� San Jose State, Bankoh Arena
• October 16 鈥� at Wyoming
• October 17 鈥� at Wyoming
• October 23 鈥� UNLV, Bankoh Arena
• October 24 鈥� UNLV, Bankoh Arena
• October 30 鈥� at UC Davis
• October 31 鈥� at UC Davis
• November 6 鈥� Nevada, Bankoh Arena
• November 7 鈥� Nevada, Bankoh Arena
• November 13 鈥� Air Force, Bankoh Arena
• November 14 鈥� Air Force, Bankoh Arena
• November 18 鈥� at UTEP
• November 19 鈥� at UTEP
• November 24–25, Mountain West Championship 鈥� Las Vegas, Nevada

Head coach Robyn Ah Mow enters her 10th year leading the program with a roster that features four returning starters who each earned All-Big West honorable mentions last season, including setter Adrianna Arquette, libero Victoria Leyva, outside hitter Chaʻlei Reid and middle blocker Mililana Sylvester. The 驶Bows have signed six newcomers for the 2026 season, including transfer pin hitters Ma毛li Cormier and Panna Ratkai, who enrolled at 糖心Vlog官方 M膩noa for the spring semester.

All women鈥檚 volleyball conference matches will be available live on the .

Fans interested in purchasing season tickets can place a deposit for early seat selection by visiting . More information regarding public sale dates for season and individual game tickets, and the Rainbow Wahine鈥檚 nonconference schedule will be announced at a later date.

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