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Hawaii women's volleyball opens Mountain West play with defensive strength

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:04 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Summary

The Hawaii women’s volleyball team remains unbeaten in Mountain West Conference play, currently holding a 4-0 record and an overall 12-3 this season. Under first-year coach Joshua Walker, the Rainbow Wahine have not lost a set in their conference matches. Hawaii's defense has been a focal point, leading the conference in opponent hitting percentage at.151 and averaging 1.54 aces per set. Their next match is against San Jose State, rekindling a historic rivalry. Key players include junior middle blocker Miliana Sylvester and junior libero Victoria Leyva, both excelling in their respective roles.

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  • •Hawaii leads Mountain West at 4-0 in conference play.
  • •Team has best season start since 2019.
  • •Miliana Sylvester leads in blocks per set.
  • •Victoria Leyva ranks second in digs per set.
  • •Next match is against San Jose State, a historic rival.
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  • 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Rainbow Wahine keep defense first under coach Joshua Walker
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So far, so good. Through its first four matches in the Mountain West Conference, the Hawaii women’s volleyball team has yet to lose a set. Whether at home or on the road, the Rainbow Wahine haven’t changed the way they are playing under first-year coach Joshua Walker, who has guided Hawaii to its best start to a season since 2019 with a 12-3 overall record. At 4-0 in conference play, Hawaii ...

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