BeachBows vs Conference Foes at Big West Challenge
- The No.17 University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine beach volleyball team is heading back to California for the Big West Challenge, scheduled for March 21-23 at Cal Poly in...
- The Rainbow Wahine, holding a 6-10 record, are set to face six Big West opponents over three days.
- this season, UH has already faced seven Top 10 opponents, and two more await them this weekend.
Hawaii rainbow Wahine Beach Volleyball Returns to California for Big West Challenge
Table of Contents
- Hawaii rainbow Wahine Beach Volleyball Returns to California for Big West Challenge
- Hawaii Rainbow Wahine Beach Volleyball: Your Burning Questions Answered
- General Questions About the Big west Challenge
- Match Schedule & opponent questions
- What is the Rainbow Wahine’s schedule for the Big West Challenge?
- how has Hawaii performed against UC davis historically? (Hawaii vs UC Davis)
- What is the Rainbow Wahine’s record against Cal Poly? (Hawaii vs Cal Poly)
- What is Hawaii’s record against CSU Bakersfield?
- How have the Rainbow Wahine fared against Sacramento State?
- What is Hawaii’s past record against CSUN? (Hawaii vs CSUN)
- What is the Rainbow Wahine’s Record against Long Beach State?
- Team Performance & Pairings Questions
- What is the Rainbow Wahine’s current record this season?
- How have the Rainbow Wahine performed against ranked teams?
- Which player pairings have been the most consistent for Hawaii this season?
- Which pair has the best record on the team?
- How is Alana Embry and Julia Lawrenz performing.
- How effective are the Rainbow Wahine in three-set matches?
- Key Stats & Facts
The No.17 University of Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine beach volleyball team is heading back to California for the Big West Challenge, scheduled for March 21-23 at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. This tournament marks a crucial point in their season as they prepare for the Big West Championship.
Challenging Competition Ahead
The Rainbow Wahine, holding a 6-10 record, are set to face six Big West opponents over three days. This challenge serves as a prelude to the Big West championship, which will take place late next month in Santa Monica.The team is eager to meet their rivals again, especially after their victory at last year’s conference tournament in Long Beach.
this season, UH has already faced seven Top 10 opponents, and two more await them this weekend. The schedule includes a match against host No. 6 Cal Poly on Friday evening, followed by a competition against No. 8 long Beach state on Sunday, March 23.
The ‘Bows are returning to California after participating in the East Meets West Invitational in Manhattan Beach, where they whent 1-3.
Big west Challenge Schedule
Friday, March 21
- vs. UC Davis……………..11:00 a.m. HT
- at #6 Cal Poly……………….4:00 p.m. HT
Saturday, March 22
- vs. CSU Bakersfield………8:30 a.m. HT
- vs. Sacramento State………12:15 p.m. HT
Sunday, March 23
- vs. CSUN………………..7:15 a.m. HT
- vs. #8 Long Beach State……..9:45 a.m. HT
Historical Matchups
The Rainbow Wahine have a rich history against their upcoming opponents:
- UC Davis: UH holds a 10-1 record against UC Davis, including a 3-0 win in the Big West Championship semifinal last year. Their only loss to the Aggies occurred in the 2022 Big West Challenge at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach, ending a 105-match win streak against unranked opponents.
- Cal Poly: The all-time series stands at 15-12 in favor of UH, but they are 2-4 in San Luis Obispo.Cal Poly has won the last two meetings, including a 5-0 victory in last year’s Big West Challenge in Sacramento.
- CSU Bakersfield: UH boasts a perfect 11-0 record against CSU Bakersfield, with most wins on a neutral court.
- Sacramento State: The ‘Bows are 6-0 against Sacramento State, with five wins via shutout.
- CSUN: UH is 10-0 against CSUN,lead by former UH player Ari Homayun,with all wins being shutouts.
- Long Beach State: UH leads the series 26-9 against LBSU and has won 10 of the last 11 meetings. “UH won all three matchups last year, one in the Challenge and the other two in the Big West championship.”
Performance Against Ranked Teams
The Rainbow Wahine have a .505 winning percentage against ranked squads, with an all-time record of 105-103. This season, they are 1-10 against ranked teams, with most losses against teams in the Top 12. At neutral sites, they are 49-35 against ranked squads, and 11-16 against ranked teams on the road.
Team Dynamics and pairings
This year,UH has experimented with 11 different player combinations. The consistent No. 1 pair of Sarah Burton and Caprice Lorenzo, along with Jesse Mann and Jasmine Wandeler, are the only pairs to have played in all 16 matches together. Mann and Wandeler have a team-best record of 9-7, including 5-1 at the No. 3 flight, and have won 8 of their last 10 matches in straight sets.
alana Embry and Julia Lawrenz, paired during the Heineken Queen’s Cup, have a 7-2 record at the No. 2 court and 0-1 at the top. The BeachBows have a 3-15 record in three-set matches this season.
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Hawaii Rainbow Wahine Beach Volleyball: Your Burning Questions Answered
The University of Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine beach volleyball team is a force to be reckoned with. As they head to the Big West Challenge at Cal Poly, here’s a comprehensive Q&A to bring you up to speed.
General Questions About the Big west Challenge
What is the Big West Challenge?
The Big West Challenge is a crucial beach volleyball tournament featuring teams from the Big West Conference. It serves as a key readiness event leading up to the Big West Championship. This year, it’s being held at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo from March 21-23.
Why is the Big West Challenge vital for the Rainbow Wahine?
This tournament is vital for several reasons:
Preparation: It provides a competitive environment against conference rivals before the Big West Championship.
Seeding: Performance at the Challenge can influence seeding for the upcoming championship tournament.
Experience: The ‘Bows get valuable match experience, especially against ranked opponents.
Where is the Big West Championship held this year?
The Big West Championship will be held in Santa Monica late next month (april).
Match Schedule & opponent questions
What is the Rainbow Wahine’s schedule for the Big West Challenge?
Here’s the full schedule, with times listed in Hawai’i Time (HT):
Friday, March 21:
vs. UC Davis – 11:00 a.m. HT
at #6 Cal Poly – 4:00 p.m.HT
saturday, March 22:
vs. CSU Bakersfield – 8:30 a.m. HT
vs. Sacramento State – 12:15 p.m. HT
Sunday, March 23:
vs. CSUN – 7:15 a.m. HT
vs. #8 Long Beach State – 9:45 a.m. HT
how has Hawaii performed against UC davis historically? (Hawaii vs UC Davis)
The Rainbow Wahine hold a strong 10-1 record against UC Davis. Notably, they secured a 3-0 victory against them in last year’s Big West Championship semifinal. Their only loss came in the 2022 Big West Challenge, ending a long win streak against unranked teams.
What is the Rainbow Wahine’s record against Cal Poly? (Hawaii vs Cal Poly)
The all-time series favors UH at 15-12, but they have a 2-4 record when playing at Cal Poly. Cal Poly has won the last two meetings, including a 5-0 victory in last year’s Big West Challenge.
What is Hawaii’s record against CSU Bakersfield?
Hawaii is undefeated against CSU Bakersfield, boasting a perfect 11-0 record. Most of these wins have occurred on neutral courts.
How have the Rainbow Wahine fared against Sacramento State?
The ’Bows are 6-0 against Sacramento State, with five of those wins being shutouts.
What is Hawaii’s past record against CSUN? (Hawaii vs CSUN)
UH has a dominant 10-0 record against CSUN, with all wins being shutouts.
What is the Rainbow Wahine’s Record against Long Beach State?
The Rainbow Wahine lead the series 26-9 against Long Beach State.They have won 10 of the last 11 meetings, including all three matchups last year, one in the Big West Challenge and two in the Big West Championship.
Team Performance & Pairings Questions
What is the Rainbow Wahine’s current record this season?
As of the start of the Big West Challenge, the Rainbow Wahine have a 6-10 record.
How have the Rainbow Wahine performed against ranked teams?
Historically, they have a .505 winning percentage against ranked squads (105-103). However, this season, they are 1-10 against ranked teams, with most losses against teams in the Top 12.
Which player pairings have been the most consistent for Hawaii this season?
Sarah Burton and Caprice Lorenzo, the consistent No. 1 pair, along with Jesse Mann and Jasmine Wandeler are the only pairs to have played in all 16 matches together.
Which pair has the best record on the team?
Jesse Mann and Jasmine Wandeler have a team-best record of 9-7, including 5-1 at the No. 3 flight. They have won 8 of their last 10 matches in straight sets.
How is Alana Embry and Julia Lawrenz performing.
Alana Embry and Julia Lawrenz, paired during the Heineken Queen’s Cup, have a 7-2 record at the No. 2 court and 0-1 at the top.
How effective are the Rainbow Wahine in three-set matches?
The BeachBows have struggled in three-set matches this season, with a 3-15 record.
Key Stats & Facts
| Category | Value |
| —————— | ———— |
| Current Record | 6-10 |
| Record vs. UC Davis | 10-1 |
| Record vs. Cal Poly| 15-12 |
| Record vs. CSU Bakersfield | 11-0|
| Record vs. Sacramento State| 6-0|
|Record vs CSUN | 10-0 |
| Record vs. Long Beach State| 26-9|