This match? Straight up dominant. The No. 2 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors kicked off their 2026 season with a resounding sweep over the New Jersey Institute of Technology, taking the sets 25-11, 25-16, and 25-14. Charlie Wade couldn't have scripted a better start.
BLOCK PARTY IN HONOLULU
The Rainbow Warriors weren't just playing— they were putting on a clinic. With a staggering 13.5-0 block advantage, they showed NJIT exactly what a national contender looks like. Tread Rosenthal, the 6-foot-11 setter, was a force at the net, tying his career-high with eight blocks. And when it came to closing the match? He did it himself with a cheeky dump shot. Yeah… that changed everything.
OFFENSIVE ONSLAUGHT
Kristian Titriyski was on fire, hammering down 12 kills on 22 swings. Meanwhile, Adrien Roure added eight kills, contributing to Hawaii's lethal .517 hitting percentage. NJIT? They managed a paltry .045. The Warriors had no mercy.
TALENT STACKED
Wade's squad is loaded. So much so that players like Finn Kearney and Ofeck Hazan, who would start anywhere else, were relegated to serving duties. Trevell Jordan, a transfer from Grand Canyon, made an instant impact with four kills, six blocks, and four digs. Wade's recruiting? Not normal.
TITLE CONTENDERS
Let's be real, this is the look of a team hungry for another national title. With new additions to the coaching staff and a roster bursting with talent, Hawaii is ready to reclaim its throne. You could feel it coming from the first whistle.
That'll do it.
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