University of Hawai’i Athletics

ESPN Honolulu Rainbow Warrior play-by-play voice Tiff Wells with his six biggest takeaways from the most recent week. 1. Lasting First Impression – #WarriorBall25 marked the eight consecutive year for Hawai`i Men’s Volleyball leading the nation in attendance (7,072 fans per match). After waiting eight plus months for #WarriorBall26, the excitement for the season opener […]

By: Kennedy Choo As 5,685 fans rose to their feet in set three at the Bank of Hawai‘i Arena inside the Stan Sheriff Center, the University of Hawai‘i men’s volleyball team prepared to receive the serve from NJIT, already holding a commanding 24–14 lead. The Rainbow Warriors (1-0)  controlled the first two sets, defeating the […]

By: Kennedy Choo With 15 seconds left in the fourth quarter, junior backup quarterback Luke Weaver stood in the shotgun with the final play of the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl resting on his shoulders. What began as a nightmare turned into a comeback. Down 21–0 in the second quarter, the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors rallied […]

By: Kennedy Choo A match made in heaven. The 2025 Hawaiʻi Bowl brings together a web of storylines and local ties on both sidelines as the University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors face the University of California Golden Bears. That sense of familiarity runs deep, with several players and coaches carrying connections to the islands, including […]

The University of Hawai‘i Athletics Department has received a $300,000 gift from the Downtown Athletic Club of Hawai‘i (DACH) to support Rainbow Warrior football through the Boost the ‘Bows NIL Fund. The contribution strengthens UH Athletics’ ability to recruit and retain elite student-athletes as college sports continue to evolve. The gift represents a major philanthropic […]

By: Kennedy Choo After a slow first half, the University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors found themselves in a tight 55–52 battle with a gritty UTEP Miners squad late in the second half. With 3:00 remaining, senior forward Gytis Nemeiksa launched a three from the right wing that rattled off the back iron. Senior forward and […]

By: Kennedy Choo With 12 minutes left in the first half, senior starting center Isaac Johnson picked up two quick fouls, booking his ticket to the bench earlier than expected. The University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warrior basketball team was clinging to a slim 17–14 lead despite a hot start, trying to hold off the UC […]

By: Kennedy Choo Fresh off claiming the Rainbow Classic crown and riding the momentum of a non-conference run where they pushed two Power Four teams to the brink, the University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors are geared up for their final Big West march. And it all starts with a statement opportunity against a familiar challenger: […]

Hawai‘i Football’s Kansei Matsuzawa has been named one of the nation’s Top 3 Collegiate Place-Kickers, earning a spot as a finalist for the 34th Lou Groza Award. He joins Georgia Tech’s Aidan Birr and Oklahoma’s Tate Sandell as this year’s elite trio. 👉 VOTE FOR KANSEI: https://lougrozaaward.com/finalists/2025/

ESPN Honolulu Rainbow Wahine play-by-play voice Tiff Wells with his six biggest takeaways from the most recent week. 1 – One Last Big West Run. Heading into its final regular season week as a Big West Conference member, Hawai`i came in tied for sixth place with UC Irvine. With not owning the head-to-head tiebreaker with […]