Hawai'i Hilo Women's Volleyball completed a successful Northern California road trip, securing straight-set wins against Jessup and Dominican. With these victories, the Vulcans are one win away from qualifying for the inaugural four-team PacWest Championships. A decisive match against Menlo on Nov. 12 will confirm their postseason spot. Currently, top contenders include unbeaten Fresno Pacific and Point Loma, with several teams including Hawai'i Hilo vying for the remaining slot.

By the Numbers
  • Hawai'i Hilo defeated Jessup 3-0, with Isabella Hadaller scoring 13 kills.
  • Hawai'i Hilo also triumphed over Dominican 3-0, led by Malu Garcia with 11 kills.
State of Play
  • Hawai'i Hilo holds an overall record of 19-8 and 8-3 in PacWest play.
  • Jessup, Menlo, Vanguard, and several others have been eliminated from postseason contention.
What's Next

The Vulcans face Menlo in their regular-season finale on Nov. 12. A win will secure their place in the PacWest Championships, scheduled for Nov. 20-21 at Chaminade University. Senior Night will also honor key players including Imani Lee and Isabella Hadaller.

Bottom Line

Hawai'i Hilo's recent performance positions them strongly for postseason opportunities, but they must clinch victory against Menlo to assure a place in the championships. The upcoming match is critical, not just for qualification, but also for celebrating the team's senior players.