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Hawaii volleyball sweeps New Mexico in Mountain West opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 4:04 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

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The Hawaii women’s volleyball team hosted New Mexico on September 26, 2026, for their Mountain West Conference debut, winning in straight sets: 25-17, 25-13, 25-21. Sophomore Cha’lei Reid returned to the lineup after an eight-match absence, contributing three kills. Tali Hakas led Hawaii with 17 kills, while Panna Ratkai served five aces. The match took place at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in front of 4,272 fans. Hawaii improved to 9-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play, extending their all-time record against New Mexico to 10-0. The teams will meet again later today.

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  • •Hawaii improves to 1-0 in the Mountain West Conference.
  • •Cha’lei Reid played her first match since an injury.
  • •Tali Hakas matched her career high with 17 kills.
  • •Panna Ratkai recorded five aces during the match.
  • •The teams will face off again later tonight.
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  • 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Wahine volleyball steamrolls New Mexico in Mountain West debut
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The Hawaii women’s volleyball team made its Mountain West Conference debut at full strength. With sophomore Cha’lei Reid starting at opposite after an eight-match absence, the Rainbow Wahine made quite the first impression with a 25-17, 25-13, 25-21 sweep of New Mexico on Friday night at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Tali Hakas tied a career high with 17 kills and added five digs and ...

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