Hawaii Sweeps No. 18 Stanford in Dominant Performance

Third-ranked Hawaii men's volleyball team cruises to 3-0 victory over the Cardinal

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

The third-ranked Hawaii men's volleyball team continued its championship-caliber play with a dominant 3-0 sweep over No. 18 Stanford at Maples Pavilion. Kainoa Wade led the way for the Warriors, recording a match-high 15 kills while hitting an impressive .737 in the victory.

Why it matters

Hawaii's convincing win over a ranked Stanford squad showcases the Warriors' championship potential this season. The team has now swept the Cardinal in back-to-back matches, further cementing their status as one of the top programs in the country.

The details

Hawaii cruised to set wins of 25-17, 25-16, and 25-13 over Stanford. Kainoa Wade put down a match-high 15 kills and hit a career-best .737 to pace the Warriors' dominant offensive performance. Hawaii's defense also stifled the Cardinal, limiting their attack opportunities throughout the match.

  • The match took place on February 15, 2026 at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California.

The players

Kainoa Wade

A standout player for the third-ranked Hawaii men's volleyball team, Wade led the Warriors with a match-high 15 kills while hitting an impressive .737 in the victory.

Hawaii Men's Volleyball Team

The third-ranked Hawaii men's volleyball team continued its championship-caliber play with a dominant 3-0 sweep over No. 18 Stanford.

Stanford Cardinal

The No. 18 ranked Stanford men's volleyball team was swept 3-0 by Hawaii in the match at Maples Pavilion.

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The takeaway

Hawaii's convincing victory over a ranked Stanford squad demonstrates the Warriors' status as one of the top men's volleyball programs in the country. With their championship-level play, the third-ranked team is poised for a deep postseason run.