Rainbow Wahine to Face Louisville in Spring Volleyball Matches

University of Hawaii women's volleyball team to host ACC opponent in March

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The University of Hawaii women's volleyball team announced its spring schedule, which includes home matches against Louisville of the Atlantic Coast Conference on March 9 and 10 at the Bankoh Arena in the Stan Sheriff Center. Admission will be free for the two-match series.

Why it matters

The Rainbow Wahine are looking to build on a strong 2025 season, which saw them reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. The matches against Louisville, who also made the Sweet 16 last year, will provide valuable experience and exposure for Hawaii's team as they prepare for the 2026 season.

The details

Louisville finished the 2025 season with a 26-7 record and reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament before losing in five sets to eventual national champion Texas A&M. Hawaii's roster includes several key returnees, including Big West All-Freshman honoree Cha'lei Reid and conference honorable mention selections Adrianna Arquette, Victoria Leyva and Miliana Sylvester. The Rainbow Wahine will also get a first look at a pair of transfers - outside hitter/opposite Maeli Cormier from Oregon State and outside hitter Panna Ratkai from Dayton.

  • The matches will be played on March 9 and 10, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • The University of Hawaii announced the spring schedule on February 25, 2026.

The players

Cha'lei Reid

Big West All-Freshman honoree for the Rainbow Wahine.

Adrianna Arquette

Big West conference honorable mention selection for the Rainbow Wahine.

Victoria Leyva

Big West conference honorable mention selection for the Rainbow Wahine.

Miliana Sylvester

Big West conference honorable mention selection for the Rainbow Wahine.

Maeli Cormier

Outside hitter/opposite transfer from Oregon State.

Panna Ratkai

Outside hitter transfer from Dayton.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Rainbow Wahine's spring matches against Louisville will provide a valuable test against a strong opponent as Hawaii looks to build on its 2025 success and prepare for the 2026 season. With several key returnees and new transfers, the team is poised to make another deep NCAA Tournament run.