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Hawaii’s Rachel Purser makes homecoming debut in Las Vegas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:06 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

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Summary

Rachel Purser, a freshman for Hawaii, prepares to play Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at the Lucky Aces Invitational in Las Vegas on September 18. The Wahine, currently on a five-match winning streak, aim to continue their success during this first road trip of the season. Purser, who has played all eight matches so far, has registered 48 kills and 25 blocks in her debut season. While many friends and teammates are busy at a high school tournament, Purser expects family support in attendance as she competes at her former high school, Coronado.

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By the Numbers

•Rachel Purser plays in Las Vegas on September 18
•Hawaii has a five-match winning streak
•Purser has 48 kills and 25 blocks this season
•The team is in the Lucky Aces Invitational
•Friends and teammates at another tournament nearby

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4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Las Vegas road trip is a homecoming for Hawaii’s Rachel Purser

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LAS VEGAS — Inside a nearly empty Orleans Arena just off the Las Vegas strip, Rachel Purser sat alone in a courtside chair more than 30 minutes before the start of Thursday’s practice. She wasn’t there to get in any early work on the court. It had nothing to do with getting treatment. Purser was on the phone with a local reporter from Las Vegas. Then she had another interview with the ...
— Yahoo Sports

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