The University of Hawai'i Men's Volleyball Team Dominates in Doubleheader Sweep
HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team showcased their prowess in a doubleheader sweep against Roberts Wesleyan and Rockhurst on Wednesday at the Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. With a 5-1 record, the Rainbow Warriors are on a roll, and they're set to face both teams again in another doubleheader on Friday. The Rockhurst match is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., followed by Roberts Wesleyan at 7:00 p.m.
Match #2: Hawai'i 3, Rockhurst 0
The nightcap saw Hawai'i complete the sweep with a dominant 25-21, 25-19, 23-25, 25-13 victory over Rockhurst. Kristian Titriyski and Adrien Roure led the charge with a combined 30 kills. Roure added five aces and seven digs, while Titriyski contributed six digs and three blocks. Louis Sakanoko also made his mark with nine kills and three blocks.
The Warriors' performance was impressive, hitting .382 for the match, compared to Rockhurst's .167. They served a season-high 10 aces and out-blocked the Hawks, 8.5 to 8.0.
Shay Spadaro, Will Sutphen, and Lucan Tran each had eight kills, leading the Hawks (1-3). Setter Nathan Jacques dished out 28 assists, along with three aces, five digs, and three blocks.
The Hawks fought hard in the first two sets but couldn't hold their ground in the third. They hit .444 in that set, while UH committed six attack errors and hit .250, sending the match to a fourth set. In the final set, Hawai'i took control, hitting .500 and holding the Hawks to -.034.
Match #1: Hawai'i 3, Roberts Wesleyan 0
Earlier in the day, UH secured the opening match of the day-night doubleheader against Roberts Wesleyan, winning in straight sets, 25-21, 25-17, 25-16.
Kainoa Wade led the way with a career-high 21 kills, hitting .514 in 35 attempts. Thatcher Fahlbusch made his UH debut, finishing with six kills, one ace, and two digs. Fellow outside hitter Finn Kearney also posted six kills in 11 errorless attempts and five digs. Magnus Hettervik made his first start as a setter, finishing with 22 assists and six digs before handing the reins to Victor Lowe, who added 14 assists and directed the offense to a .462 clip in the third set.
Kai Taylor started at libero and recorded nine digs. Middle blocker Ofeck Hazan posted five digs and three blocks.
Ryan DeJohn led the Redhawks (2-1) with eight kills and six digs. As a team, Roberts Wesleyan hit .185 with four aces and 4.5 team blocks.
