<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4ZPcHl_0wEYeYKR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4ZPcHl_0wEYeYKR00" width="800" height="450" >The University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team was swept by UC Santa Barbara, losing 25-18, 25-19, 25-22, marking their first sweep loss of the season. Despite Caylen Alexander's standout performance with 20 kills, the Rainbow Wahine struggled against the Gauchos, who hit .336 and dominated in key statistics, including blocks and aces. UCSB's strong serving and high sideout percentage limited UH's scoring opportunities. The defeat follows a successful win against Cal Poly, highlighting the volatility of their performance.<ul><li>UH recorded a hitting percentage of .205 compared to UCSB's .336.</li><li>Caylen Alexander achieved her ninth match with at least 20 kills this season.</li></ul>State of Play<ul><li>UH is currently 11-7 overall and 5-3 in Big West conference play.</li><li>UCSB improved to 8-12 overall and 4-4 in the conference following the match.</li></ul>UH will continue its California trip, facing CSU Bakersfield on Tuesday, October 22, as they look to rebound from the defeat and regain momentum in the conference.Bottom LineMaintaining consistency will be crucial for UH as they move forward, especially after a disappointing performance against UCSB following a strong showing just a day prior.</div></body>

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Women’s Volleyball Defeated in Straight Sets by UC Santa Barbara

The University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team was swept by UC Santa Barbara, losing 25-18, 25-19, 25-22, marking their first sweep loss of the season. Despite Caylen Alexander's standout performance with 20 kills, the Rainbow Wahine struggled against the Gauchos, who hit .336 and dominated in key statistics, including blocks and aces. UCSB's strong serving and high sideout percentage limited UH's scoring opportunities. The defeat follows a successful win against Cal Poly, highlighting the volatility of their performance.