Men’s Volleyball Kicks Off New Season With Series Against Loyola Chicago

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai’i men’s volleyball team opens the 2024 season with a pair of non-conference matches against Loyola Chicago, Wednesday, Jan. 3 and Friday, Jan. 5 at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. The Rainbow Warriors (0-0) have won their last 10 season-openers dating back to 2014. The teams also opened the 2022 season with Hawai’i sweeping the two-match series in Honolulu.
 
Promotions & Giveaways:  Wednesday is the “New Year’s Celebration” match and to celebrate the new year, the 2,024th fan will receive a special gift courtesy of the men’s volleyball team. First Hawaiian Bank is the sponsor of Friday’s “Ring Ceremony” celebration. Following Friday’s match, the Rainbow Warriors will receive their Big West Championship rings during a post match ring ceremony. Visit the sports marketing table (located at Gate A) to participate in the promotions and win great prizes.
 

MATCHES #1-2
Who				Hawai’i (0-0) vs. Loyola Chicago (0-0)
Date | Time				Wednesday, Jan. 3 and Friday, Jan. 5
Location				Honolulu, O’ahu — SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center
Television				Spectrum Sports. Kanoa Leahey (play-by-play) and Chris McLachlin (analyst).
Live Stream				ESPN+ (blacked out in Hawai’i).
Radio				ESPN Honolulu (1420AM/92.7FM). Tiff Wells (play-by-play).
Streaming Audio				ESPNHonolulu.com; Sideline Hawaii app.
Live Stats				HawaiiAthletics.com
Game Notes				Hawai’i | Loyola Chicago | Big West
Digital Program				Coming Soon
Social Media				@HawaiiMensVB  | #HawaiiMVB #WarriorBall24 | @HawaiiMVB  | Facebook

SERIES INFORMATIONOverall: UH leads 12-2
      In Honolulu: UH leads 11-2
      In Chicago: UH leads 1-0
      Neutral: None
Postseason: None
Last Meeting: Jan. 7, 2022, UH, 3-1
Streak: UH, 5

FIRST SERVE

• UH is 36-9 all-time in season-openers including a 12-2 mark under head coach Charlie Wade. Hawai’i has won 10 straight season-openers dating back to 2014.
• This week’s matches marks the fourth time that UH and Loyola Chicago will play a two-match, season-opening series in Honolulu. The teams also opened in 2000 (UH won both matches), 2002 (teams split, LUC won the opener and UH won the rematch), and 2022 (UH won both matches).
• UH is 36-9 all-time in season-openers including a 12-2 mark under head coach Charlie Wade. Hawai’i has won 10 straight season-openers dating back to 2014.
• This week’s matches marks the fourth time that UH and Loyola Chicago will play a two-match, season-opening series…