Rainbow Wahine sweep series with New Mexico, starts conference run, 2-0

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The University of Hawaii women’s volleyball team wrapped up their two-match series with New Mexico on Saturday.

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The Rainbow Wahine bust out the brooms again, downing the Lobos in their hana hou match up at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

Another double digit night of kills for Panna Ratkai with a match-high 15 kills.

While Cha’lei Reid had a bounce back performance with 10 kills on the night.

“It feels so amazing to be back, especially in the Stan as our first conference starter,” Reid said. “Definitely it was a struggle to be out and just sit there, but definitely just wanted to be a good teammate for my team and do whatever I can to be better for them, so just glad to be back and glad to be working.”

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The ‘Bows are now 2-0 in the Mountain West, completing their first weekend of the conference slate.

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UH is on the road next at Grand Canyon.