Rainbow Wahine win Outrigger Invitational Behind Gunderson, Reid

By Kennedy Choo

After starting 0-4, the University of Hawai’i women’s Volleyball team has won their last six matches, completing another sweep over the St.John’s Red Storm to claim the OUTRIGGER Resorts Invitational.

Graduate middle blocker Bri Gunderson led the way for the Rainbow Wahine, tallying eight kills, three aces and four blocks carrying a .462 hitting percentage in the win against the Red Storm. Gunderson was named to the All-Tournament Team.

Freshman outside hitter Cha’lei Reid continued her instant impact first-year campaign, adding nine kills, six aces and seven digs. Reid was named MVP of the tournament.

Hawai’i hit 16 aces in the Outrigger Invitational, a program record.

The Rainbow Wahine look to continue their hot streak against Portland at 7 p.m. this Thursday at the Bank of Hawai’i Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center.