UH Mānoa Women's Volleyball Announces Inaugural Mountain West Schedule

Five home series highlight the Rainbow Wahine's debut season in the new conference.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:53am

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A cubist, fractured painting depicting a volleyball game, with sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in vibrant colors like blue, yellow, and red, conveying the dynamic action of the sport.The Rainbow Wahine's inaugural season in the Mountain West Conference will feature a dynamic, geometric visual style that captures the energy and movement of their new volleyball matches.Las Vegas Today

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa women's volleyball team's conference schedule for the fall 2026 season was announced by the Mountain West. This marks the Rainbow Wahine's first season as a Mountain West member, with five home series highlighting their debut schedule.

Why it matters

The move to the Mountain West Conference represents a significant shift for the Rainbow Wahine volleyball program, providing new challenges and opportunities as they look to continue their success at the Division I level.

The details

The Rainbow Wahine will play a two-match series with each of the nine other teams in the Mountain West. They will open the conference season hosting New Mexico on September 25-26 at Bankoh Arena, and then alternate road and home series over the next five weeks. UH Mānoa will wrap up the home schedule with a four-match homestand against Nevada (November 6-7) and Air Force (November 13-14) before facing UTEP in their final regular season game. The Mountain West Volleyball Championship is set for November 24-25 in Las Vegas.

  • The Rainbow Wahine's inaugural Mountain West season will begin on September 25, 2026.
  • The Mountain West Volleyball Championship is scheduled for November 24-25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Robyn Ah Mow

The head coach of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa women's volleyball team, entering her 10th year leading the program.

Adrianna Arquette

The Rainbow Wahine's starting setter, who earned an All-Big West honorable mention last season.

Victoria Leyva

The Rainbow Wahine's starting libero, who earned an All-Big West honorable mention last season.

Chaʻlei Reid

The Rainbow Wahine's starting outside hitter, who earned an All-Big West honorable mention last season.

Mililana Sylvester

The Rainbow Wahine's starting middle blocker, who earned an All-Big West honorable mention last season.

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What’s next

The Rainbow Wahine will face UTEP in their final regular season game on November 18-19 before heading to Las Vegas for the Mountain West Volleyball Championship on November 24-25.

The takeaway

The Rainbow Wahine's move to the Mountain West Conference represents an exciting new chapter for the program, as they look to build on their past success and compete against new conference foes. With a roster featuring several returning starters and a strong recruiting class, the team is poised to make an impact in their inaugural season in the new league.