UC Davis ended Hawaiʻi’s 11-match winning streak with a straight-set win, handing the Rainbow Wahine their first Mountain West loss. The Aggies pulled away late in each set to win 25-15, 27-25, 25-20 and split the series after Hawaiʻi won Friday’s opener.

By the Numbers
  • Hawaiʻi: 19-4 overall, 11-1 in Mountain West play.
  • UC Davis: 12-11 overall, 8-4 in conference.
  • Cha’lei Reid led Hawaiʻi with 10 kills; Victoria Leyva recorded 13 digs.
  • UC Davis hit .348, ending Hawaiʻi’s run of 16 straight matches holding opponents below .200.
Yes, But

Hawaiʻi stayed close in the final two sets, including a second-set battle that went beyond 25 points and a third set tied at 19. But UC Davis delivered in the closing moments, using a late run to finish the sweep.

State of Play
  • The loss was Hawaiʻi’s first since Sept. 20 and its first straight-set defeat since the season’s opening weekend.
  • The Rainbow Wahine return to Mānoa for their final four regular-season home matches.
What’s Next

Hawaiʻi hosts Nevada for a two-match series on Nov. 5 and Nov. 7.

Bottom Line

The streak is over, but Hawaiʻi remains 11-1 in conference play. Its next homestand offers a chance to regroup and protect its strong position in the Mountain West.