Hawaii Men's Volleyball Sweeps Doubleheader at Home

Hawaii's men's volleyball team proved why they're ranked third in the nation with a commanding doubleheader sweep at Bankoh Arena, defeating Roberts Wesleyan and Rockhurst in back-to-back matches.

The Rainbow Warriors started their Wednesday strong with a straight-set victory over Roberts Wesleyan. What made this win special was watching Hawaii's reserve players take center stage and deliver.

Kainoa Wade, a Kailua native playing in front of his home crowd, posted a career-high 21 kills while hitting an impressive .514. Thatcher Fahlbusch made his University of Hawaii debut with six kills, while fellow newcomer Finn Kearney added six errorless kills in his appearance.

The team's depth showed as reserves pushed Hawaii to a .410 hitting percentage. Magnus Hettervik made his first start at setter and directed 22 assists before Victor Lowe stepped in to guide the offense even higher.

In the evening match against Rockhurst, the Warriors completed their sweep with another decisive victory. Kristian Titriyski and Adrien Roure combined for 30 kills to lead the charge, with Roure adding five aces to a season-high 10 team aces.

Hawaii hit .382 for the match while holding Rockhurst to just .167. The Warriors stumbled briefly in the third set, but bounced back strong in the fourth, hitting .500 to close out the match.

Why This Inspires

This doubleheader showcased something bigger than just wins. The Rainbow Warriors demonstrated that building a championship program means developing depth across the entire roster, not relying on just a handful of stars.

Coach Charlie Wade's decision to give reserves meaningful playing time in the first match paid dividends. Young players gained valuable experience and confidence, while veterans stayed fresh for the nightcap.

The team now stands at 5-1 and will face both opponents again Friday in another doubleheader. With this kind of depth and momentum, Hawaii is showing the volleyball world what a complete team looks like.

Hawaii fans have plenty to cheer about as their Rainbow Warriors keep building toward something special this season.