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HONOLULU – The second-ranked University of Hawai’i men’s volleyball team swept NJIT for the second consecutive match Sunday in a non-conference match-up at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Set scores were 25-17, 25-16, 25-17.
The Rainbow Warriors (2-0) hardly broke a sweat in the two matches against the Highlanders, winning both in straight sets and did not allow more than 17 points in the six sets. UH hit .517 for the series and totaled 23 team blocks and 11 aces.
For the second straight match, Kristian Titriyski led the way with 11 kills, three aces, and four blocks and was the only player on either team to reach double figures in kills in both matches. Adrien Roure added nine kills, hitting .615 while Louis Sakanoko tallied six kills in seven errorless attempts and three blocks in two sets of action.
A little role reversal! 🤌 pic.twitter.com/hpqksX3AOQ
— Hawai’i Men’s Volleyball (@HawaiiMensVB) January 5, 2026
The Highlanders (0-2) were led by Andre Aleixo’s nine kils and three blocks. NJIT recorded six team blocks and two aces after being held to zero in both categories on Friday.
In Set 1, UH stormed out to an 10-3 lead after a six-point run off of Titriyski’s serve which included a pair of aces. UH doubled up the Highlanders at 18-9 with five unanswered and went on to finish the set with 5.5 blocks in the set in an eight-point victory.
The Warriors broke open Set 2 with a 6-1 run for an 18-10 lead. Reserve setter Magnus Hettervik made his UH debut and served his first ace during the run. Hawai’i did not commit an attack error in 18 attempts, hitting .778 with 14 kills, four each by Sakanoko and Roure.
In Set 3, Hawai’i turned a three-point lead at 15-12 into a nine-point cushion after a 7-0 run off the serve of Finn Kearney.
After the match, the Warriors received their 2025 Big West Championship rings during a post-match ring ceremony.
Hawai’i will next host No. 7 Loyola Chicago for a two-match series, Thursday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 9 at Bankoh Arena. UH will host its annual all-alumni match prior to Friday’s match at 4:00 p.m.
Put a ring on it 💍#WarriorBall26 x #GoBows pic.twitter.com/MAbPacJdUy
— Hawai’i Men’s Volleyball (@HawaiiMensVB) January 5, 2026
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