Rainbow Wahine volleyball sweeps Chaminade in exhibition match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
College SportsThe Hawaii women's volleyball team, under new coach Joshua Walker, swept Chaminade 25-20, 25-16, 25-10 in an exhibition match at Bankoh Arena on August 18, 2026. Walker had all 15 players on the court, showcasing improved team dynamics and adjustments made during the match. Panna Ratkai led the team with 13 kills, while Miliana Sylvester contributed 11 kills and six blocks. Despite 16 service errors, Hawaii dominated the match, finishing strong by using its entire roster in the final set. The Rainbow Wahine are set to open their season in the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic on August 28 against Georgia Southern.
- •Hawaii defeats Chaminade in a fall exhibition match.
- •Panna Ratkai leads with 13 kills; Miliana Sylvester adds 11 kills.
- •Hawaii had a.319 hitting percentage in the match.
- •The Rainbow Wahine faced challenges due to Hurricane Lala before the match.
- •Season opener against Georgia Southern set for August 28.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Rainbow Wahine’s Joshua Walker era begins with sweep of Chaminade
"First-year Hawaii women’s volleyball coach Joshua Walker got to see all 15 of his players on the floor Monday night. A rare fall exhibition for the Rainbow Wahine ended in a 25-20, 25-16, 25-10 sweep of Chaminade at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. The two teams played a fourth set, but by then, it was clear who was the superior team. Walker, less than three months after he was hired, saw ...
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