Chanel Tsutsuse 4/28/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/28/26

Rosenthal Named Big West Player of the Year

Tread Rosenthal continues to stack honors after being named the Big West Men’s Volleyball Player of the Year, as selected by the conference’s head coaches.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/28/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/28/26

TIFF’S TAKEAWAYS FOR #WARRIORBALL26 - WEEK 14

1. Let’s Dance – Going into its semifinal matchup against fifth seeded UC San Diego last Friday in the 2026 Outrigger Big West Championship presented by The Hawaiian Islands, Hawai`i knew they were in the 2026 National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship field. But why leave NCAA postseason fate in the hands of the committee when you can control your own destiny while other conference tournaments could potentially have a bid stealer here or there?

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/26/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/26/26

Mililani's big sixth inning pounds Pearl City, 13-3, wins OIA title

It did not rain at historic Hans L'Orange Park on Friday night, but it certainly poured in the sixth inning for Mililani's offense, as the Trojans exploded for 10 runs to smother Pearl City for a stunning 13-3 victory and their fifth OIA baseball title in seven seasons.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/25/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/25/26

ʻIolani Alum Ailana Agbayani Earns AUSL Golden Ticket

Hawai‘i native and ʻIolani alum Ailana Agbayani has taken the next step in her softball career, receiving the 16th Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Golden Ticket.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/24/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/24/26

Kamehameha Caps Perfect 8-0 ILH Run

Kamehameha closed out an unbeaten ILH regular season with a 24-9 win over Punahou, finishing a perfect 8-0 in league play.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/22/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/22/26

Hilo Sweeps PacWest Golf Championships

The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo turned in a dominant showing at the PacWest Championships, capturing both the men’s and women’s team titles.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/21/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/21/26

Rainbow Wahine Turn to Khalilah Mitchell as Head Coach

Khalilah Mitchell has been named head coach of the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine basketball program, stepping into the role after seven seasons as an assistant.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/21/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/21/26

Moanalua’s Jodie Keo Named to Team USA 17U Flag National Team

Kapolei native and Moanalua standout Jodie Keo has earned a spot on the 17U U.S. Girls’ Flag National Team, selected by USA Football for the 2026 Junior International Cup.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/19/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/19/26

TIFF’S TAKEAWAYS FOR #WARRIORBALL26 - WEEK 13

1. Be Vlad It Happened – For just the third time (2013, 1985) its 48-year program history, senior night for Hawai`i Men’s Volleyball consisted of just one person. Nearly 15,000 UH fans came through the gates for Vlad Weekend.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/19/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/19/26

Hawai‘i Secures Big West Regular Season Championship Behind Kubr’s Senior Night Start

Senior setter Vladimir Kubr had never stepped onto the Stan Sheriff Center floor in his two years at the University of Hawai‘i. The lone senior spent most of his career supporting from the bench, lifting up younger teammates in their pursuit of a Big West title.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/18/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/18/26

Pac-Five rallies past Punahou, 4-3, holds onto second place in ILH

Thought of as underdogs in the recent and distant past, the Pac-Five baseball team is now regarded as a serious title contender in the ultra competitive ILH baseball race.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/18/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/18/26

No. 2 Hawai‘i Sweeps CSUN to Clinch Big West Title, Top Seed

No. 2 University of Hawai‘i dominated No. 18 CSUN in straight sets Friday night at the Stan, clinching the Big West regular season title and securing the No. 1 seed for next week’s conference tournament.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/16/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/16/26

32nd Annual Ed Wong Memorial Tournament Returns to Hawaii Prince

The 32nd Annual Na Koa Braddahhood Grindz Ed Wong Memorial Golf Tournament took place Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Hawaii Prince Golf Club, bringing together supporters of University of Hawai‘i athletics for a day of golf, fellowship, and community.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/15/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/15/26

Kamehameha holds off Maryknoll, 8-6; teams now tied for first

In yet another tense slugfest that went down to the wire, Kamehameha held off visiting Maryknoll, 8-6, on Monday afternoon in exciting ILH softball action on the Warriors' scenic field at Kapalama Heights.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/14/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/14/26

TIFF’S TAKEAWAYS FOR #WARRIORBALL26 - WEEK 12

1. One Learning Moment – 2021 Hawai`i. 2019 Long Beach State. Those are the only two years that have seen a Big West Conference team run the conference season unblemished since the BWC became the first Division I conference to sanction Men’s Volleyball beginning with the 2018 season.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/13/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/13/26

Rainbow Warriors Add All-PacWest Guard Jaden Mantigou

Fresh off a new contract, Head Coach Eran Ganot and his staff are already making moves on the recruiting trail, landing two commitments in as many days, the latest coming from former Division II point guard Jaden Mantigou.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/12/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/12/26

Hawai‘i adds former CSUN, Arizona State forward Marcus Adams Jr.

A familiar foe has arrived in Mānoa this transfer portal season.

Former Arizona State and CSUN forward Marcus Adams Jr. is the first transfer commitment of the spring window for Hawai‘i ahead of the 2026 college basketball season.

Chanel Tsutsuse 4/11/26 Chanel Tsutsuse 4/11/26

Zeigler-Namoa powers Hawai‘i to 14-6 win over UC Irvine

In the bottom of the fourth inning, with rain pouring down, University of Hawai‘i senior right fielder Ben Zeigler-Namoa stepped into the batter’s box unfazed by the conditions. Battling the elements, he lined a single to left field off UC Irvine pitcher Trevor Hansen.