UC Davis volleyball sweeps Hawai’i to end conference winning streak

UC Davis volleyball secured a three-set sweep against top-seeded Hawai’i on October 31, marking the Rainbow Wahine’s first loss in Mountain West Conference play. The Aggies won the match with scores of 25-15, 27-25, and 25-20 at the University Credit Union Center in Davis, California.

The victory snapped an 11-match winning streak for Hawai’i. Key performances for UC Davis included Ally Chandler, who recorded 14 kills, and Mia Starr, who provided 35 assists. Defensively, Ximena Cordero Barr contributed 16 digs.

During the second set, the match saw significant tension when the Hawai’i coaching staff received both a yellow and a red card while the teams were tied at 23-23. This sequence provided UC Davis with a set point, which they converted following hitting errors by Hawai’i. Following the match, UC Davis holds a 12-11 season record, while Hawai’i remains at 19-4.