The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team lost to UC San Diego in straight sets in their regular season finale, with set scores of 27-25, 25-21, 25-20. The Rainbow Warriors, already securing the No. 3 seed, fell to the Tritons for the third time in four seasons. Keoni Thiim led Hawai'i with 12 kills, hitting .455, but the Tritons dominated with nine aces compared to UH's four.

By the Numbers
  • Keoni Thiim led Hawai'i with 12 kills
  • The Tritons served nine aces, the most by a UH opponent this season
  • UC San Diego hit .352 compared to UH's .337
Yes, But

Despite Hawai'i's strong performance, UC San Diego's powerful serving with nine aces proved to be a game-changer, leading to their victory.

State of Play
  • UH will face UC Santa Barbara in the quarterfinals at SimpliFi Arena
  • UC San Diego, the No. 4 seed, will play CSUN in the quarterfinals of the Big West Championship
What's Next

The Big West Championship tournament starts Thursday at SimpliFi Arena. Long Beach State and UC Irvine, the top seeds, have byes to the semifinals.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, Hawai'i secured the No. 3 seed and will look to bounce back in the upcoming quarterfinal match, while UC San Diego's strong serving performance positions them well for the Big West Championship.