The University of Hawaii’s generically named Gym I is nearly 35 years old and has undergone more makeovers than a Kardashian.

But for the Rainbow Warrior volleyball team, the practice gym was a welcomed sight — and site.

"It’s nice to have a full week of practice," said UH coach Charlie Wade, whose Warriors play Cal State Northridge Friday night and Sunday afternoon in the Stan Sheriff Center. "It’s been a long time."

The Warriors had played three consecutive Wednesday/Friday series, including two on the road. With Monday departures, the Warriors had only one practice ahead of a Wednesday road match.

"Playing on Wednesday is brutal," Wade said. "This week has been nice with (three) days of practice. We looked a lot better."

There is a strong possibility that left-side hitter Siki Zarkovic will miss his fifth consecutive match while recovering from a sprained ankle.

In Zarkovic’s absence, Scott Hartley is averaging 2.5 kills per set and hitting .329. During Tuesday’s practice, outside hitter Hendrik Mol was "the best player in the building," Wade said, noting Mol was striking from the top of the antennae (and) crushing balls.

Wade has the luxury of Zarkovic, Hartley, Mol and Kupono Fey competing for the two outside positions. Hartley and Fey, an accurate passer, are expected to start on Friday.

"There are four guys in the mix all day every day," Wade said.

Middle blocker Taylor Averill has emerged as one of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation’s top players. Averill leads the MPSF in hitting (.460), is third in blocks (1.30 per set) and, despite playing in only half the rotation spots, 13th in points (3.75 per set).

Opposite Brook Sedore is averaging 3.81 kills per set in MPSF matches, and is hitting .329, nearly 40 points higher than last season’s efficiency.