Thursday, November 7
Riverside, Calif.
6:00 pm
UC Riverside
9-18,4-10Big West
3
vs
2
Hawai'i
15-8,9-4Big West
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 27 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 13 | 2 |
| UC Riverside | 29 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
Historic Win: UC Riverside Topples Hawai’i in Five-Set Thriller
11/7/2024 9:50:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — The UC Riverside Highlanders defeated Hawai'i for the first time in program history, edging out the Rainbow Wahine in a thrilling five-set match, 3-2.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- In a gritty first set, the Highlanders rallied from a four-point deficit to seize an 18-17 lead. The score tied nine times before UC Riverside clinched the set, 29-27.
- Hawai'i responded with a second-set win, but UC Riverside regained momentum in the third, closing with a three-point run to secure a 25-22 victory.
- The fourth set extended to extra points as Hawai'i came out on top, 27-25, forcing a decisive fifth set.
- UC Riverside emerged victorious in the final set, 15-13, sealing their historic win.
- Trinity Sheridan led UC Riverside's offense with a team-high 19 kills, adding six digs and two blocks.
- Kailyn Jager joined Sheridan in double digits with 12 kills and a standout defensive performance, notching 23 digs.
- Jessica Dean anchored the defense with a match-high 27 digs and contributed eight assists.
- This was the first win for the Highlanders against Hawai'i since they first faced the Rainbow Wahine in 1974.
- Hawai'i currently holds second place in the Big West conference standings.
- Beatriz Silva recorded a career-high 36 assists and career-high 15 digs, while securing three service aces.
- The Highlanders hit the road next week, facing Cal State Bakersfield on Friday, November 15, at 6 p.m.
Team Stats
Hawaii
UCR
Kills
76
62
Errors
24
21
Attempts
197
189
Hitting %
.264
.217
Points
90.0
80.0
Assists
73
56
Aces
6
10
Blocks
8
8
Game Leaders
Kills
19
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
12
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
8
Aces
2
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Players Mentioned
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