By Cindy Luis

Hawaii is off to a slow start, down by as much as 17-13. It’s 17-15. Timeout Mustangs. Ahterstone 3-1-7, Olowolafe 3-0-4 for Cal Poly. Houston 2-2-7, Thomas 3-0-4, Cubi-Otineru 2-2-4, Kaufman 2-0-2, Danielson 2-0-4 for Wahine. 

By Cindy Luis

Former Hawaii assistant Charlie Brande, currently the head coach at UC Irvine, was named the Big West Coach of the Year. In his ninth season at UCI, Brande led the Anteaters to a second place finish at 12-4, tying them for the most conference wins in school history. He is the first UCI women’s volleyball coach to win COY .Named to the all-Big West first team for the second year was UCI sophomore hitter Kari Pestolesi, daughter of former Hawaii standouts Tom Pestolesi and Diane Sebastian Pestolesi.  

By Dave Reardon

Just spoke with Terry Brennan, Colt’s dad. He and wife Betsy, Colt’s mom, are on their way to Washington to join Colt for Thanksgiving. It will be the first time they attend a Redskins game, too. Terry said Colt will spend a couple of weeks here after the season. As we reported Tuesday, his first scheduled public appearance is “An Evening With Colt Brennan” at The Willows on Feb. 3. It is a benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Hawaii. For more info: Call 952-9200 or 497-2900 or e-mail:  Colt4leukemialymphoma@yahoo.com

By Cindy Luis

Hawaii senior outside hitter Jamie Houston has been named Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week today, the third weekly honor of the season. It is the ninth of her career, tying her for the most in WAC history. It is the most in school history, passing Angelica Ljungquist and Kim Willoughby, who each had eight.Houston was also named WAC Tournament MVP after leading the Rainbow Wahine to their ninth-straight title, defeating New Mexico State in four sets in the championship match. It snapped the Aggies’ 15-match winning streak. Against the Aggies, Houston had a match-high 22 kills on .341 hitting to go along with 11 digs for her fifth double-double of the season. For the week, Houston averaged 5.30 points, 4.50 kills on .292 hitting, 2.20 digs and 1.10 blocks per set. Hawaii also remained at No. 6 in the weekly poll. 

By Dave Reardon

Anyone else agree with me that UH missed the boat in not offering Kama Bailey a scholarship? I never saw him play in high school, but after seeing him return those kicks last night, combined with what I’ve heard about his moves, toughness and general character and desire to represent the home team, this looks like a mistake. 

By Dave Reardon

Again, plenty to choose from. Which were your favorites?

By Dave Reardon

Greg Alexander is on target in the first quarter, 5 for 6 for 157 yards, including an 82-yard TD to Malcolm Lane. Idaho went up 7-0 on a steady drive to start the game, but UH came right back with one of its own with Alexander going in from 1-yard out. Then an Idaho punt, and on the first play, Alexander to Lane for 6.  Solomon Elimimian has 10 tackles in the first half , and the Warriors had second quarter TDs by land (Kealoha Pilares 2-yard run) and air (Alexander to Aaron Bain for 3 yards). … UH continues to roll at the outset of the third quarter, with Lane scoring again on a 36-yard pass from Alexander. … Daniel Libre later rushes in from 9 yards out, taking advantage of a Keao Monteilh interception. … Libre scores again in the fourth quarter after Richard Torres returns a failed Idaho onsides kick to the Vandals 4.

By Cindy Luis

We’ll be up and running Sunday around 2:30 p.m. HST., 4:30 p.m. PST, 7:30 p.m. EST, 1:30 p.m. Samoa, 11:30 a.m. Monday in Japan.
Hope you’ll join us.

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By Cindy Luis

Mafua was able to set a bit for the first time since she injured the hamestring.Cute greeting when she went on the court. “Welcome back, Tita,” Ka’aihue said.They weren’t going to go to football tonight.  

By Dave Reardon

General rule of thumb is poor weather helps the underdog team and, also, can hurt a passing team … although some say it helps a passing attack because the receivers know where they’re going, therefore making it more likely that defenders lose their footing on a wet field. Will the rain affect tonight’s game between Idaho and Hawaii?