SandBows Lose to Cal in Shortened Beach Volleyball Event

Hawaii's match against Loyola Marymount was canceled due to inclement weather.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The No. 16 Hawaii beach volleyball team lost to No. 3 California 3-0 during the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic on Saturday at Queen's Beach in Waikiki. Due to the weather, only five of the seven scheduled matches were played, and the SandBows' match against No. 7 Loyola Marymount was canceled.

Why it matters

Hawaii's beach volleyball team is a perennial powerhouse, so losses to top-ranked opponents like Cal are noteworthy. The cancellation of the Loyola Marymount match due to weather also highlights the challenges teams face when competing outdoors.

The details

The SandBows were swept 3-0 by the higher-ranked California team in the shortened event. No further details are provided about the individual matches or how the SandBows performed.

  • The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic took place on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Due to inclement weather, only five of the seven scheduled matches were played.

The players

Hawaii Beach Volleyball Team

The No. 16 ranked beach volleyball team from the University of Hawaii.

California

The No. 3 ranked beach volleyball team that defeated Hawaii.

Loyola Marymount

The No. 7 ranked beach volleyball team whose match against Hawaii was canceled due to weather.

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The takeaway

Hawaii's beach volleyball team faced tough competition from top-ranked opponents like California, and the cancellation of the Loyola Marymount match due to weather highlights the challenges teams face when competing outdoors.