Changes for UH volleyball alumnae matches

Friday’s Alumnae Night for Hawaii volleyball includes a change in format and time from previous years.

The alumnae vs. alumnae match is scheduled for 7 p.m. with one set being played. The Rainbow Wahine will then face an alumnae team with players from more recent teams.

Among those scheduled to play against the varsity are Stefanie Brandt (2007-09), Aneli Cubi-Otineru (2007-09), Lauren Duggins (2000-03), Brittany Hewitt (2009-11), Hedder Illustre (2001-02), Kanoe Kamana’o (2003-06), Sarah Mason (2005-06), Juliana Sanders (2004-07), Melissa Villaroman (2000-03) and Ashley Watanabe (2002-05).

Tickets are $5 for students through 12th grade, $10 for seniors and $12-$17 for adults. UH students are admitted free.

Hilo wins first PacWest volleyball match

Marley Strand-Nicolaisen had 19 kills, Allee Johnson 18 and Kyndra Trevino-Scott 15 to lift Hawaii Hilo past Azusa Pacific 19-25, 26-24, 17-25, 25-18, 16-14 in a women’s Pacific West Conference volleyball match at Hilo on Wednesday.

It was the first conference win for the Vulcans (6-9, 1-9). The Cougars are 12-6 and 5-4.