San José State Air Attack Too Much for Hawai‘i in Road Defeat
Coming off its second bye week of the season, the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors were unable to extend their winning streak to four games, falling to San José State.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Micah Alejado turned in a strong performance despite the loss, completing 31 of 46 passes for 376 yards and three touchdowns. Sophomore wide receiver Jackson Harris led Hawai‘i’s receiving corps with six catches for 134 yards and two scores.
Kapolei holds off Mililani, 21-14, to reach first OIA Open Division final
Chazz-Michael Kapahu rushed for 148 yards and one touchdown and Valoia Amitoelau added the 11-yard go-ahead TD run with 8:17 remaining Friday night to help visiting Kapolei hold off Mililani, 21-14, to advance to its first OIA Open Division football championship game in school history.
Hawai‘i Basketball Legend Anthony Carter to Have No. 23 Raised to the Rafters
After an illustrious 13-year NBA career, former University of Hawai‘i guard Anthony Carter returns to Mānoa, where his No. 23 jersey will be raised to the rafters of the Stan Sheriff Center.
Carter, one of the greatest players in Hawai‘i basketball history, led the Rainbow Warriors to their first Western Athletic Conference (WAC) regular season title and left UH as the program’s all-time leader in assists per game (6.9). He also ranks third all-time in total assists for a single season (212), a mark he set during the 1997–98 campaign.
Rainbow Wahine Ride Reid’s Hot Hand to Three-Set Victory
Already up 24-14 in the third set, sophomore setter Adrianna Arquette found the ball for a set, setting up a signature play.
As Arquette lifted the ball, sophomore middle blocker Miliana Sylvester slid from her middle pin spot, initiating her trademark Rainbow Slide and slamming the ball down on the other side of the net.
Benches cleared, and the Stan Sheriff Center erupted.
The ’Bows Are Bowling! Hawai’i Holds Off Colorado State to Clinch Bowl Eligibility
Facing 4th & 1 at the Colorado State 35-yard line with just 2:30 left in the fourth quarter, sophomore running back Cam Barfield and the University of Hawai’i offense found themselves in a pressure-packed moment. Holding onto a narrow 24-19 lead, a successful conversion could ice the game. A stop, however, would give the Rams a golden opportunity to steal the win.
Barfield wasn’t interested in leaving it up to chance.
Taking the handoff, he broke through the line of scrimmage, shed a would-be tackler, and sprinted 35 yards to the end zone.
Old Friends, New Foes: Hawai‘i, Colorado State Ready for Mountain West Duel
The Rainbow Warriors are on the road again, this time in Fort Collins to face off against the Colorado State Rams and a familiar face.
While at the University of Nevada as a wide receivers coach, Hawai‘i Head Coach Timmy Chang worked under now-Colorado State Head Coach Jay Norvell. The two remain close, with mutual respect running deep.
Bailey Flavell: From Aotearoa to Hawai‘i, the Next Rainbow Wahine Star Arrives
After dominating New Zealand secondary school basketball, standout guard Bailey Flavell found herself at a crossroads with her basketball future: deciding where to play in the United States.
Flavell received offers from numerous schools along the West Coast and had just returned from a visit to the University of Hawai‘i, but was nowhere near a decision.
Wahine Look to Bounce Back on Longest Road Trip of the Season
After dropping two matches this past weekend, the University of Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team heads out on its longest road trip of the season: a three-match Southern California swing facing Long Beach State and UC San Diego.
Though Hawai’i has now lost three straight, Assistant Coach Nick Costello still has high hopes for the Wahine squad.
Alejado Torches Aggies for 413 Yards in Statement Win
With 2:31 left in the fourth quarter, Utah State quarterback Bryson Barnes dropped back in the pocket, desperately looking for an open receiver. Barnes let go of a desperation pass over the middle to senior wide receiver Kahanu Davis, but it was intercepted by junior linebacker Jamih Otis, who blanketed Davis in coverage.
Hawai’i kneeled out the clock, and the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex erupted.
For the first time in 15 years, the Rainbow Warriors beat Utah State by a score of 44-26, and did it in style, bidding farewell to the Aggies as they head off to the Pac-12 Conference.
Wahine Fall to Cal Poly in Straight Sets, Suffer First Home Sweep Since 2023
Down 24-20 and facing match point, the University of Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team were searching for a spark. After a deflating second set in which Hawai’i managed just 14 points against a sharp Cal Poly attack, the Wahine turned to youth, and found a temporary answer.
Freshman outside hitter Cha’lei Reid delivered a crucial kill through the Mustangs’ block to make it 24-21, igniting the Stan Sheriff Center crowd and breathing life into a potential rally. On the next point, senior outside hitter Tyla Reese Mane kept the momentum going, finding the back row for her 10th kill of the night and cutting the deficit to two.
Reset and Ready: Warriors Recharged for Utah State Showdown
Coming off a bye week, the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors football team is preparing for Mountain West foe Utah State, a team Hawai‘i hasn’t beaten since 2010.
Head coach Timmy Chang said the week off was beneficial in every way: spiritually, mentally, and physically. Now, the Warriors are rested, recharged, and ready for what the Aggies bring to the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex looking to snap a 15-year drought.
Rainbow Wahine Return Home Looking to Regain Momentum in Big West Play
After a mixed-bag road trip, the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team is back at the Stan Sheriff Center to continue Big West Conference play, facing off against the Cal Poly Mustangs and the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos.
Despite entering the season as the Big West preseason favorites, the Rainbow Wahine haven’t quite lived up to expectations so far. Hawai‘i holds a 6-9 overall record and sits at 2-2 in conference play. Still, associate head coach Kaleo Baxter and the rest of the coaching staff remain confident in the squad.
Rainbow Wahine Split First Big West Road Trip
In their first conference road trip of the season, the Rainbow Wahine bounced back with a solid win over Cal State Bakersfield, but couldn’t carry that momentum into their next match, getting swept by Cal State Northridge.
Hawai‘i took down the Roadrunners (8-6, 1-2 Big West Conference) in four sets (25-20, 25-23, 25-18, 25-17) behind a huge night from sophomore setter Adrianna Arquette, who recorded her second career triple-double with 14 kills, 28 assists, and 20 digs. She led the team in all three categories.
Hawai‘i Volleyball Brings Home Maui Native Donan Cruz as Assistant Coach
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa men’s volleyball program has added a major name to its coaching staff. Maui native and former Ball State head coach Donan Cruz has been named an assistant coach under head coach Charlie Wade, following the departure of long-time assistant Milan Zarkovic to UCLA.
Rainbow Warriors Snap Road Drought with Shootout Win Over Air Force
For the first time since November 4, 2023, the University of Hawai’i Rainbow Warrior football team has won an away game.
In a bounce-back performance, redshirt freshman quarterback Micah Alejado and the Hawai’i offense lit up the scoreboard, racking up 535 total yards in a thrilling 44-35 shootout victory over the Air Force Falcons.
Injuries Mount as Rainbow Wahine Drop Second Big West Match
Down 24–13 in the fourth set, Maddie Way readied herself to receive a quick set from sophomore setter Adrianna Arquette. The swing was solid, but the ball sailed long, deflating the Stan Sheriff Center and encapsulating a rough night for the Rainbow Wahine.
Shorthanded Wahine Rally Behind Arquette’s Triple Double for First Conference Win
In front of a packed Stan Sheriff Center, sophomore setter Adrianna Arquette stepped up at the service line with a do-or-die aloha ball in a grueling fifth set.
Arquette was having a career night, recording the University of Hawai’i Wahine Volleyball team’s first triple double since 2018. Playing setter and outside hitter in place of an injured junior outside hitter Stella Adeyemi, Arquette delivered when it mattered most.
New look Warriors begin first day of Fall Camp
Day one of the University of Hawai’i Rainbow Warrior Basketball team’s six-week fall camp tipped off this week at the Stan Sheriff Center, marking the official beginning of preparations for the 2025-26 season.
During the preseason period, Head Coach Eran Ganot and his squad were limited to just four hours per week of basketball activities. But with the NCAA's practice window now expanded to 20 hours, the energy in the gym was palpable.
Rainbow Warriors Hit the Road to Face Air Force in Mountain West Matchup
After a narrow 23-21 loss to Fresno State, the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warrior football team is looking to regroup and reset as they head out on their first road trip of the season: a challenging matchup against the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
The Falcons, like other service academies, are known for their disciplined and difficult-to-defend triple-option offense, a run-heavy scheme that requires focus and preparation.
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