By Cindy Luis

Hawaii had three swings at set point, first at 24-22. Aggies tied it at 24. NMSU Woods hits wide. Cubi-Otineru has solo block of Altermatt to end it 26-24.
Herring is playing back row but Ferrell in the front row for her.
Hawaii wins Set 2 25-20. UH pulls away at the end. Kills by Houston and Thomas finish it off.

Apparently Cubi-Otineru has removed her face protection.  Hittle had two aces in Set 2, now has 3.

Hawaii was down by five (18-13) but rally behind Cubi-Otineru and Hittle’s fourth ace to finish the sweep 25-23.

By Dave Reardon

It will be aired beginning next week; but if you can’t wait …http://www.espnmediazone.com/mediacenter/20080926_Kajiyama.html

By Cindy Luis

Dave Shoji said today that Kanani Herring’s availability for Saturday’s match at New Mexico State is a game-time decision. He said that Herring was able to fully compete in the 90 minute practice today at NMSU. Tara Hittle is expected to start at libero.  

By Dave Reardon

Former UH infielder Jonathan Hee has been assigned to the Honu of the Hawaii Winter Baseball league.  … Former Roosevelt and HPU pitcher Kaimi Mead has been assigned to the Sharks. … The season begins Saturday night.

By Dave Reardon

Share your favorite (and least favorite) moments from the Hawaii-BYU rivalry.

This from a release by UH this morning:

The University of Hawaii and Brigham Young University have agreed to a home-and-home football series beginning 2012, UH Athletics Director Jim Donovan and BYU Athletics Director Tom Holmoe announced today. The Warriors and Cougars were former Western Athletic Conference rivals and have not played in football since 2002.

      The teams will meet on Sept. 8, 2012 in Provo, Utah, and again on Sept. 14, 2013 at Aloha Stadium.

      “Playing BYU has always been a thrill for our fans as well as our coaches and players,” Donovan said. “I’m very pleased we were able to work out an agreement and continue this friendly rivalry.”

      “It’s great to rekindle the rivalry with Hawaii,” Holmoe said. “Over the years the tradition has included fantastic players, coaches, teams and games. Add in terrific fans and stadiums and you have the ingredients of an excellent match up.”

      The teams first met on Dec. 10, 1930, in Honolulu with Hawaii winning 49-13. The schools have played 27 times over the years with BYU winning the last contest 35-32 on Sept. 6, 2002, in Provo. The Cougars lead the overall series 19-8.

By Cindy Luis

Jamie Houston had 21 kills and 11 digs to lead No. 7 Hawaii over Louisiana Tech today 25-11, 25-20, 25-16. The Rainbow Wahine (10-2, 3-0) jumped out to a 10-0 lead in Set 1 behind nine straight serves from Amber Kaufman.LaTech (2-8, 0-3) had 20 total kills, led by setter Bianca Bin’s five.Tara Hittle played libero for the first two sets and moved to hitter for Set 3. She moved into sixth place on the UH career dig list after finishing with 13 today.Freshman hitter Kanani Herring did not play for Hawaii. Coach Dave Shoji said it will be a game-time decision whether she plays against new Mexico State Saturday.  

By Dave Reardon

OLB Blaze Soares comeback from a torn calf was delayed a bit by a sprained ankle suffered while running. Coach Greg McMackin said Soares will be back in a couple of weeks, and he is not considering a medical redshirt for the third-year junior. … LB Solomon Elimimian practiced today, but was a little gimpy with a sore quad. … RB Daniel Libre practiced, and seems to have overcome the high ankle sprain suffered in the season opener at  Florida. … Special teams were a heavy point of emphasis today. Richard Torres is being called “Little Guyton” for his prowess on kick coverage reminiscent of Guyton Galdeira, who starred on special tams last year.

By Dave Reardon

RB Daniel Libre may rejoin the rotation tomorrow, Greg McMackin told Jason Kaneshiro today after practice. … Jason also reports that Tyler Graunke took the first reps at QB and shared them with Inoke Funaki. … Solomon Elimimian remained sidelined with a quad issue, but McMackin said he should be good to go game day.

By Cindy Luis

Herring didn’t practice this morning. She’s still on crutches and in a walking boot. She will make the trip. Hawaii leaves today (530 p.m.) Shoji said  he wasn’t sure if she’d be available for Louisiana Tech but hopes to have her back for Saturday’s match at New Mexico State.It’s a sprained left ankle. It doesn’t appear to be a bad sprain.  Some of this is precautionary. 

By Dave Reardon

Jason’s quick report today: Greg McMackin said the rest of this week’s practices will be closed. … Tyler Graunke was much more active at QB today, and said his sore hand is “80 percent” after today’s workout. … Solomon Elimimian was out with a sore quad today, but McMackin said he should be OK for the game.