Baylor tops Hawaii in five-set match at Wahine Volleyball Classic

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Summary

No. 21 Baylor secured a win against Hawaii in a closely contested match at the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic on Saturday night, finishing 25-17, 14-25, 25-22, 23-25, 15-9. The Bears recorded a total of 20 blocks, including seven in the decisive fifth set, while Hawaii’s Cha’lei Reid led with 21 kills. The match was marked by a prolonged delay in the third set due to a substitution rule confusion. Both teams now prepare for their next matches in the tournament, with Hawaii slated to face San Diego today.

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  • Baylor finishes with 20 blocks in the match
  • Hawaii's Cha’lei Reid records 21 kills
  • Match featured a lengthy delay due to substitution rules
  • Hawaii aims to rebound against San Diego today
  • Baylor is now 2-0 in the tournament
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Joshua Walker’s new team made it as difficult as possible for his old one. The Rainbow Wahine head coach nearly scored a signature win two matches into his UH tenure only to see No. 21 Baylor block its way to a 25-17, 14-25, 25-22, 23-25, 15-9 win on Saturday night in the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic. A Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center crowd of 4,912, which survived a lengthy ...

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