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Hawaii volleyball team navigates adversity during road trip ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

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Summary

The Hawaii men’s volleyball team faces significant challenges as the 2026 season begins. Coach Charlie Wade emphasizes the importance of daily commitment amid a strong preseason ranking, with the team aiming for a national championship. Following a national semifinal appearance last year, five starters return, including All-American setter Tread Rosenthal. Despite recent setbacks, including injuries and travel issues, the team enters the season with momentum from an 11-match winning streak. Their upcoming matches will further test the squad's resilience and focus as they seek to reclaim their status in NCAA volleyball.

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•Hawaii ranked No. 2 in the preseason poll
•Tread Rosenthal is key to team's leadership
•Team faced travel disruptions and injuries
•They enter the season with an 11-match winning streak

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4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Hawaii volleyball special: UH endured a daily grind, an atypical road trip before peaking at the right time

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“Everybody loves the idea of being a champion and playing in front of sold-out crowds. Not everybody loves the lifestyle and not everybody embraces showing up every day and being the best version of yourself possible on a daily basis.” Those were the words of Hawaii men’s volleyball coach Charlie Wade a week before the start of the 2026 season. The Hawaii men’s volleyball team, fresh off an ...
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