Men’s Volleyball Achieves Doubleheader Sweep Victory
In an impressive display of skill, the University of Hawai’i men’s volleyball team secured a doubleheader sweep over both Roberts Wesleyan and Rockhurst on January 16, 2026. The matches took place at Bankoh Arena, located within the Stan Sheriff Center. The Rainbow Warriors improved their record to 5-1, showcasing their dominance on the court.
Match Highlights
Match 1: Hawai’i vs. Roberts Wesleyan
In the opening match, Hawai’i faced Roberts Wesleyan and won decisively in straight sets, finishing with scores of 25-21, 25-17, and 25-16. The Warriors demonstrated outstanding team performance, hitting .410 and allowing numerous reserves to gain valuable experience.
- Kainoa Wade led the Warriors with a career-high of 21 kills, hitting an impressive .514.
- Other notable performers included Thatcher Fahlbusch and Finn Kearney, each contributing six kills.
- Setter Magnus Hettervik achieved 22 assists, later joined by Victor Lowe, who added 14 assists.
Roberts Wesleyan managed to accumulate eight kills and six digs from Ryan DeJohn but struggled overall, with a team hitting percentage of .185.
Match 2: Hawai’i vs. Rockhurst
Later in the day, the Warriors faced Rockhurst and completed their doubleheader sweep with a 3-1 victory (25-21, 25-19, 23-25, 25-13). The team displayed consistent offensive power with Kristian Titriyski and Adrien Roure combining for 30 kills.
- Roure also recorded five service aces and seven digs, while Titriyski contributed six digs and three blocks.
- Louis Sakanoko added nine kills and three blocks to the Warriors’ performance.
Hawai’i excelled in various statistics, hitting .382 compared to Rockhurst’s .167. The Warriors served a season-high of ten aces and outperformed their opponents in blocks, finishing with 8.5 total blocks.
Future Matches
The Rainbow Warriors are scheduled to face Rockhurst and Roberts Wesleyan again in another doubleheader. The first match against Rockhurst will start at 11:00 a.m., followed by a match against Roberts Wesleyan at 7:00 p.m. on January 18, 2026. Fans can anticipate another exciting display of volleyball from the Warriors as they seek to maintain their winning momentum.
