The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team secured the outright Big West regular season title with a four-set victory over CSUN, marking their 26th win of the season. The victory ties the program record for most wins in a regular season, having previously only achieved the outright conference crown once before. Senior Vladimir Kubr made his first career start and contributed to the team's strong performance, notably in their dominating four-set performance (25-15, 21-25, 25-14, 25-16). Offensively, Adrien Roure led with a match-high 17 kills, while the team exhibited a robust defensive performance with a season-high 14.5 blocks.

By the Numbers
  • The Rainbow Warriors finished the regular season with a record of 26-4, including 9-1 in the Big West Conference.
  • Hawai'i achieved a season-high 14.5 total blocks in the match against CSUN.
State of Play
  • Hawai'i has won the outright Big West title for only the second time in history.
  • The Rainbow Warriors are entering the Big West Championship as the top seed, set to play either UC Santa Barbara or UC San Diego in the semifinals.
What's Next

The Rainbow Warriors will prepare to compete in the Big West Championship, aiming to continue their success and possibly secure a top position for NCAA tournament considerations.

Bottom Line

The team's strong finish to the regular season, highlighted by outstanding individual performances and cohesive team play, positions them well as they head into championship play. Their resilience will be critical in pursuing further postseason success.