The generated an estimated $752.9 million in economic activity in Hawaiʻi between fiscal years 2023 and 2026, an average of $188.2 million annually, according to a new study highlighting the contributions of Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine athletics to the state鈥檚 economy.

The study, conducted by Collegiate Consulting and funded by private donors, examined the economic impact of 糖心视频 Mānoa athletics, including spending associated with sporting events, visiting fans and teams, student-athletes, employees, athletic facilities and revenue generated by the program.

The analysis also estimated that athletics-related economic activity supported approximately 1,242 jobs in Hawaiʻi in fiscal year 2025 and generated substantial national and local media exposure for Hawaiʻi.

“The 糖心视频 athletics program is a source of tremendous pride for our state, bringing our communities together while making a meaningful contribution to our economy,” said Governor Josh Green. “When our 糖心视频 teams compete, the benefits extend well beyond the playing field. They support local businesses, attract visitors and showcase Hawaiʻi to audiences across the country. This study demonstrates the important role 糖心视频 athletics plays in our economy and our community.”

Sources of economic impact

The study identified four major areas of economic activity:

• $351.3 million from athletic events and other activities: Spending associated with athletic competitions, camps, visiting teams and fans, as well as non-athletic events at 糖心视频 athletic facilities.
• $184.9 million from athletics employees and student-athletes: Economic activity associated with salaries, personal spending and other contributions to the local economy.
• $146.4 million from athletic revenue: The broader economic impact associated with revenue from sources such as sponsorships, media rights, conference distributions and private contributions.
• $70.3 million from athletic facility construction: Economic activity generated by construction and improvement projects in 2023, 2025 and 2026.

The figures include both direct spending and additional economic activity generated as money circulates through the local economy. For example, fans attending 糖心视频 games spend money at restaurants, stores and other businesses, which in turn purchase supplies and pay employees.

The $752.9 million represents estimated economic activity associated with 糖心视频 athletics, not university revenue or profit.

“This report puts real numbers behind something we鈥檝e always known: 糖心视频 athletics is about much more than wins and losses,” said 糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott. “Every game brings people together, supports local businesses and creates opportunities for our student-athletes. Our teams also represent Hawaiʻi on a national stage, generating exposure that would be extraordinarily difficult to replicate. These findings demonstrate the value of our athletics program to the university, our community and the entire state.”

National media exposure for Hawaiʻi

Beyond its economic contributions, 糖心视频 Mānoa athletics provides extensive visibility for the university and the state through national and local television broadcasts, streaming, radio, online news and social media.

Collegiate Consulting estimated the advertising-equivalent value of that exposure at $1.73 billion during the study period, including $775.5 million from local and national television broadcasts. The estimates are based on advertising rates and audience figures to assign a dollar value to media exposure.

Unlike paid advertising, the university does not control the content or messaging of the coverage, and the estimates do not represent actual revenue, advertising savings or a direct financial benefit to 糖心视频. Although difficult to quantify, this increased exposure raises awareness of 糖心视频 Mānoa and Hawaiʻi among national audiences, potentially contributing to student recruitment, tourism and other opportunities.

“糖心视频 Mānoa athletics is one of the most visible and powerful connections between the University of Hawaiʻi and the people we serve,” said 糖心视频 President Wendy Hensel. “Our student-athletes represent Hawaiʻi with pride, and their achievements introduce audiences across the country to our university and our state. This study demonstrates that athletics contributes to our broader mission by strengthening our connection to the community, supporting economic activity and elevating the university’s national profile.”

Athletics investment and student opportunities

糖心视频 Mānoa athletics operates with an annual budget of approximately $66 million, supported through a combination of athletics-generated revenue, private contributions, university funding, student fees and other sources. The study examines the program鈥檚 broader economic contributions to Hawaiʻi, rather than its financial profitability or return on investment.

As Hawaiʻi鈥檚 only NCAA Division I athletics program, 糖心视频 M膩noa provides educational opportunities for about 500 student-athletes competing on 21 teams, representing the university and state in competitions across the country.

About the study

糖心视频 Mānoa retained Collegiate Consulting in February 2026 to conduct the economic impact and media exposure analysis. The firm analyzed institutional financial and attendance data, estimated spending by fans and visitors, and applied established economic models to calculate the additional activity generated throughout the economy.

Founded in 2005, Collegiate Consulting has worked with more than 750 universities, colleges, conferences and associations nationwide, including conducting economic impact studies for other NCAA Division I athletics programs.

The (2-6 overall, 1-4 Mountain West) displayed total dominance on both sides of the ball in a 56-21 rout at Northern Illinois (0-7 overall, 0-3 Mountain West), October 24, to snap a four-game losing streak.

In the furthest conference game in FBS history, 糖心视频 Mānoa travelled more than 4,200 miles for a historic Mountain West (MW) victory, tying the program record for most points in a MW game in its second-largest MW road victory ever.

糖心视频 Mānoa鈥檚 offensive prowess was on full display from the opening whistle. The Rainbow Warriors racked up a season-high 504 yards of total offense and the 56 points was their highest scoring output under Head Coach Timmy Chang.

糖心视频 Mānoa stormed out scoring 35 first half points, which surpassed the team’s highest point total all season. A major key to this success was the team’s ability to strike downfield quickly. The offense was fueled by explosive plays, racking up five chunk plays of 30 or more yards.

Quarterback Micah Alejado had a stellar performance, connecting on four pass plays of 40+ yards, finishing with 323 passing yards and three passing touchdowns. Among those downfield strikes was a 62-yard catch-and-run by running back Cam Barfield, marking 糖心视频‘s longest play from scrimmage this year. Receiver Audric Harris also hauled in two passes of over 40 yards, while Josiah Fetui scored his first career touchdown on a 44-yard bomb.

糖心视频‘s rushing game was a highlight in its own right. The Rainbow Warriors amassed 175 yards on the ground and punched in five rushing touchdowns, their most in a single game since 2020. Running back DeVon Rice led all rushers with 71 yards and three touchdowns. His 33-yard scoring sprint in the second quarter was 糖心视频鈥檚 longest rushing play of the season so far.

On the other side of the ball, the Rainbow Warrior defense stifled the Huskies, holding them to just 266 total yards and forcing five turnovers. Defensive back Jeremiah Hughes grabbed his third interception in the last two games and nickelback Elijah Palmer recorded a career-high eight tackles to lead the defense.

The Rainbow Warriors will have a bye week before a road game at UTEP, November 7 in El Paso, Texas.

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legend and 11-year Major League Baseball veteran Kolten Wong has been named special advisor to .

In this role, Wong will serve as a trusted advisor, ambassador and resource for both the athletics department and the Rainbow Warrior baseball program. He will work directly with Athletics Director Matt Elliott and the department’s senior leadership team on special projects, while also serving as a key asset for baseball head coach Rich Hill’s program in the areas of recruiting, player development and community outreach.

“Kolten Wong embodies everything that makes Hawaiʻi Athletics special,” Elliott said. “Few individuals understand the privilege and responsibility of wearing Hawaiʻi across their chest like Kolten does. His big-league pedigree, character and genuine love for this community will make an immediate impact on our student-athletes as they strive for excellence both on and off the field.”

Wong’s appointment brings one of the most decorated figures in Hawaiʻi sports history back to 糖心视频 Mānoa. A member of the 糖心视频 Sports Circle of Honor Class of 2025, Wong’s extensive experience at the highest level of professional baseball will provide invaluable guidance for current student-athletes, prospective recruits and administrative leadership.

“I鈥檓 excited for the opportunity to give back to the University of Hawaiʻi and a baseball program that means so much to me,” Wong said. “I want to use the knowledge, experience and relationships I鈥檝e built throughout my career to help our players develop, both on and off the field.”

All-American, 1st-round draft pick

During his collegiate career with the Rainbow Warriors from 2009 to 2011, Wong established himself as one of the greatest players in program history. The Hilo native was a first-team All-American in 2011 and a Freshman All-American in 2009, earning three consecutive all-conference and all-region honors while guiding 糖心视频 Mānoa to back-to-back Western Athletic Conference titles in 2010 and 2011.

Selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft, Wong went on to an outstanding 11-year Major League career with the Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The has announced a $1.5-million gift from the to establish the Kuʻupau Endowment, creating a permanent funding stream for Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) initiatives at 糖心视频 Mānoa.

The historic gift comes at a timely moment as builds momentum on its annual Giving Week (October 9–19) campaign. Named in honor of the Hawaiian concept kuʻupau—meaning to exert all effort, give everything or “go all in”—the endowment builds on the Kānaka Foundation鈥檚 previous $1-million gift for STEM students and ensures student-athletes receive long-term NIL support and competitive resources.

The Kānaka Foundation expressed its excitement about creating opportunities for student-athletes while preserving and honoring cultural roots. Through the Kuʻupau Endowment, the Foundation envisions a lasting impact that extends across generations, encouraging student-athletes to go all in as they pursue bright futures.

A lasting investment in student-athletes

糖心视频 Foundation leadership praised the Kānaka Foundation鈥檚 forward-thinking vision, emphasizing the strategic role of endowed NIL support in modern college sports.

“In today鈥檚 rapidly evolving athletics landscape, permanent endowed support for NIL is a true game-changer,” 糖心视频 Vice President of Advancement and 糖心视频 Foundation CEO Tim Dolan said. “This gift represents a powerful vote of confidence in 糖心视频 Athletics, giving our student-athletes the tools they need to succeed both in competition and in the classroom.”

糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott added that the endowment strengthens the department’s long-term vision as the program enters a new era as a full member of the Mountain West Conference.

Building a sustainable future for NIL

As NIL compensation has become an increasingly important part of Division I college athletics, 糖心视频 Mānoa is working to build a sustainable funding model to attract and retain student-athletes and remain competitive in the Mountain West Conference and nationally.

University leaders estimate that 糖心视频 Mānoa needs approximately $5 million annually in NIL support to remain competitive. The Kuʻupau Endowment represents a significant step toward that goal, providing a permanent source of funding to support student-athletes for generations to come.

The Kānaka Foundation is now the 11th member of the Shoji Society, a leadership giving society named in honor of legendary 糖心视频 women’s volleyball coach Dave Shoji that recognizes individuals and organizations making significant philanthropic commitments to 糖心视频 Athletics.

The need for sustained investment comes as 糖心视频 Athletics continues to build momentum, highlighted by recent championships and postseason success in the 2025–26 academic year. Nearly 500 student-athletes compete in 糖心视频 Mānoa programs, with more than 170 degrees earned by student-athletes last year.

“I believe we are only scratching the surface of what 糖心视频 Athletics will become,” Elliott said. “If we build this foundation the right way—with support from both the public and private sectors—we can retain local student-athletes, compete at a high level and continue creating opportunities for student-athletes who want to stay home, earn their degrees and represent Hawaiʻi with excellence.”

From the court to the classroom, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa student-athletes represent Hawaiʻi every day—and Giving Week is an opportunity for the community to invest in their success.

To complement homecoming festivities at 糖心视频 Mānoa, is rolling out its “Our Team. Hawaiʻi‘s Team.” Giving Week campaign, October 9–19.

Gifts of all sizes make a difference. .

Giving Week comes at a pivotal moment in 糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics as the program enters a new era as a full member of the Mountain West Conference. Over the past year, 糖心视频 Mānoa student-athletes achieved remarkable success, including a national championship, a March Madness appearance, a Sheraton Hawaiʻi Bowl victory, multiple conference titles and a historic combined student-athlete GPA of 3.33.

“As we begin an exciting new chapter in the Mountain West Conference, donor support is more vital than ever,” 糖心视频 Mānoa Director of Athletics Matt Elliott said. “Giving Week gives our entire community the opportunity to directly impact the resources our student-athletes need to excel, build on our championship culture and shape the future of Hawaiʻi鈥檚 team.”

糖心视频 Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos said the success of 糖心视频 student-athletes extends beyond competition and reflects the university鈥檚 broader commitment to student success.

“Our student-athletes are representing Hawaiʻi wherever they go, while pursuing their education and preparing for their futures,” Syrmos added. “We are proud of the way they succeed both on the road and in the classroom, and grateful to the supporters who help make those opportunities possible.”

The 11-day initiative serves as an opportunity for fans, alumni and supporters to invest directly in the future of 糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics. Contributions directly impact student-athletes by funding essential resources, including scholarships, facility upgrades, nutrition, mental health care and academic support services.

“Every day, we see the commitment our student-athletes bring to the court, in the classroom and to our community,” said Khaliliah Mitchell, head coach of 糖心视频 Mānoa 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 basketball. “The resources made possible through Giving Week allow us to give our student-athletes the support they need to grow and compete at the highest level. When our community comes together behind our teams, our student-athletes feel that support, and it makes a difference.”

achieved their highest cumulative grade point average on record during the 2025–26 academic year, according to a report presented October 1 to the 糖心视频 Board of Regents (BOR) Academic and Student Success Committee.

糖心视频 M膩noa student-athletes finished the spring 2026 semester with a 3.33 cumulative GPA, the highest in the program鈥檚 recorded history.

“We want to make sure that we are focused on their academic performance, their health and safety, they have the right nutrition, they’re able to travel and get the resources they need to be successful,” 糖心视频 M膩noa Athletics Director Matt Elliott told the BOR.

The student-athletes also posted a 3.31 semester GPA in spring 2026 and a 3.32 semester GPA (highest semester GPA) in fall 2025.

Record-breaking GPAs, degrees

During the 2025–26 academic year, 174 student-athletes earned degrees, including 29 in fall, 121 in spring and 24 during the summer. A total of 132 student-athletes recorded a perfect 4.0 semester GPA, while 25 finished spring with a 4.0 cumulative GPA.

All 21 糖心视频 M膩noa teams posted GPAs above 2.99 in spring 2026. Eighteen teams had GPAs above 3.20, and 11 posted GPAs above 3.50.

Student-athletes also earned 57 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors and 172 Academic All-Conference Team and Commissioner鈥檚 Honor Roll selections. Football placekicker Kansei Matsuzawa was named a CSC Academic All-American after posting a 3.68 GPA.

糖心视频 M膩noa also reported an NCAA Student-Athlete Graduation Success Rate of 87% for the latest four-class average, representing an increase for the third consecutive year. The federal graduation rate was 61% for the latest four-class average.

The 2024–25 single-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) was 963, with five teams earning perfect scores of 1,000: 尘别苍鈥檚 basketball, softball, 尘别苍鈥檚 tennis, 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 tennis and 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 volleyball. The four-year APR was 977, with 尘别苍鈥檚 tennis and 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 volleyball earning perfect multi-year scores.

糖心视频 M膩noa also provided Alston Academic Awards to 87 student-athletes during 2025–26, including 63 in fall and 24 in spring. The athletics department hosted academic recognition events and commencement celebrations throughout the year to recognize student-athletes for academic achievement, leadership and community service. Elliott commends Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services Garrett Clanin and his team for supporting the student-athletes and helping them achieve academic success.

“Our goal is to not just bring a student in to play here for one game or one season, but to make sure that they stay, and that we give them every possibility to earn a degree from this place, this wonderful institution, and to be alumni for the long term,” Elliott said.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa 尘别苍鈥檚 and 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 basketball teams have announced their 2026–27 schedules as both programs prepare for their first seasons in the Mountain West Conference. The 尘别苍鈥檚 schedule includes eight nationally televised games, while the 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 schedule features 15 home dates and 10 opponents that competed in postseason tournaments last season.

Wo尘别苍鈥檚 basketball

The will play 30 regular-season games, including 15 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, in head coach Khalilah Mitchell鈥檚 first season leading the program. 糖心视频 Mānoa begins the regular season on the road November 2 at Oregon, while the home schedule opens November 13 against Saint Mary鈥檚 in the Bank of Hawaiʻi Classic.

The Rainbow Wahine will also host the American Savings Bank Rainbow Wahine Showdown over Thanksgiving weekend, featuring San Diego State, Columbia and Stanford. Other notable nonconference opponents include Gonzaga and California.

糖心视频 Mānoa opens Mountain West play December 30 at home against Nevada. The Rainbow Wahine are coming off a 22-11 season and an appearance in the Big West Championship final.

Men鈥檚 basketball

The will play an 11-game nonconference schedule, with nine games at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. 糖心视频 Mānoa opens November 2 against Seattle and will host the 60th annual OUTRIGGER Rainbow Classic November 6, 8 and 9. Other home opponents include former Big West Conference foe UC Irvine, Incarnate Word, Southeastern Louisiana and Alabama State.

In Mountain West play, 糖心视频 Mānoa will have eight nationally televised games, with four on FS1 and four on The CW. The national broadcasts include road games at Nevada, Grand Canyon, UNLV, Wyoming and New Mexico, as well as home games against New Mexico, Nevada and Grand Canyon.

The Rainbow Warriors open conference play January 2 and are coming off a 24-win season and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Guards Tanner Cuff and Isaiah Kerr return, while the team has 13 newcomers.

The Mountain West Basketball Championships are scheduled for March 7–10 in Las Vegas.

See the entire and basketball schedules on the 糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics website.

Director Matt Elliott announced the hiring of Phil Maben as the new deputy athletics director for external operations. Maben brings nearly two decades of high-level intercollegiate athletics administration and development experience to the Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine.

In his new role, Maben will serve on the department鈥檚 executive leadership team and oversee the department鈥檚 external operations, including media relations, marketing, digital media, ticketing, fundraising, licensing and corporate partnerships. He will be tasked with unifying the department鈥檚 outward-facing strategies to drive revenue, maximize fan engagement and elevate the Hawaiʻi Athletics brand locally, nationally and internationally.

“We are so pleased to welcome Phil and his family to Mānoa,” said Elliott. “Phil brings a wealth of experience from his time at Arizona and LSU, particularly in the areas of major gifts, capital campaigns and external relations. As we navigate a rapidly changing college athletics landscape, his proven track record of engaging communities and driving revenue will be invaluable to the University of Hawaiʻi. He is the ideal fit to lead our external departments into this new era.”

Maben arrives in Honolulu following a highly successful 13-year tenure at the University of Arizona, where he most recently served as the associate athletics director for development. During his time with the Wildcats, Maben was instrumental in identifying, cultivating and securing major gifts for the Wildcat Club. He played a pivotal role in multiple major capital campaigns.

Prior to his time at Arizona, Maben held development and external roles at LSU and UNLV.

“I am incredibly honored to join the University of Hawaiʻi Athletics family, and I want to thank Matt Elliott for this tremendous opportunity,” Maben said. “Hawaiʻi has long held a special place in my heart, especially with my parents residing on Hawaiʻi Island and my brother living on Maui. My family and I are thrilled to officially call the islands home. I look forward to working closely with our talented staff to elevate the Hawaiʻi brand, connect with our passionate fan base and provide the best possible experience for our student-athletes.”

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Bank of Hawaiʻi and announced a seven-year extension to their naming rights agreement for the iconic Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. The extension brings the total life of the contract to 17 years, ensuring the Bankoh Arena name will remain on the facility through June 30, 2037.

In August 2025, the venue was officially renamed “Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center” to highlight the bank鈥檚 deep community roots and its familiar, trusted identity among generations of residents.

Longtime supporting partnership

Bank of Hawaiʻi has been a longstanding corporate partner and supporter of 糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics for decades. In 2020, the bank stepped up with a major investment to help the athletics department navigate the financial challenges and disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. The original naming rights agreement was a 10-year contract, and this year marks the seventh year of that foundational commitment.

“For decades, Bank of Hawaiʻi and the University of Hawaiʻi have shared a commitment to helping our communities thrive,” said Jim Polk, president and CEO of Bank of Hawaiʻi. “Extending our naming rights for Bankoh Arena reflects our continued support for 糖心视频 student-athletes and the important role this venue plays in bringing people together to celebrate, connect, and create lasting memories for generations to come.”

“We are extraordinarily grateful for Bank of Hawaiʻi鈥檚 unwavering commitment to Our Team, Hawaiʻi鈥檚 Team,” said 糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott. “This extension demonstrates their continued direct impact on the success of our student-athletes. Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center is a special place where our community comes together as one, and we are thrilled to carry this shared legacy forward for years to come.”

Our Team, Hawaiʻi鈥檚 Team

The continued partnership supports the “Our Team, Hawaiʻi鈥檚 Team Fund” within the 糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics Department. The extension will continue to provide programmatic, operational, administrative and educational support to the athletics program. These resources directly benefit student-athletes by funding academic support, student well-being, nutrition, operations, travel, equipment and professional development.

Originally constructed in 1994, Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center is celebrating its 32nd anniversary this year. More than three decades after opening its doors, the historic building continues to be recognized as one of the premier athletic and entertainment venues in the state of Hawaiʻi.

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Athletics is launching its annual September 21, to support student-athletes and help unlock more than $46,000 in matching gifts.

In partnership with the , the monthlong campaign runs through October 23 and supports scholarships, travel, training and other essential resources for 糖心视频 Hilo鈥檚 12 NCAA Division II teams.

“Vulcan student-athletes continue to inspire us every day with their dedication, academic excellence, and accomplishments both in competition and throughout our community,” said Patrick Guillen, 糖心视频 Hilo Athletics Director. “The annual Vulcan Challenge helps provide our teams with the scholarships and resources they need to thrive, and we are deeply grateful to the community and donors who make these opportunities possible.”

KTA Super Stores and the Taniguchi ʻohana are demonstrating support of the Vulcan Challenge by matching the first $25,000 in gifts. Their generosity is joined by a $13,000 matching gift from the Vulcan Booster Club, as well as an additional $5,000 from the Hawaiʻi Rush Soccer Club Big Island to directly support 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 soccer. Guillen will also match the first $250 for each program, including sports medicine, for a total of $3,250.

The fundraising effort follows a record-setting year for . Seventy-five student-athletes were named to the Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Awards list after maintaining cumulative grade point averages (GPA) of 3.50 or higher. Across all 12 varsity programs, student-athletes achieved a record 3.37 combined GPA during the 2025-26 academic year, surpassing the previous mark of 3.32.

Beyond competition, Vulcan student-athletes strengthen connections across Hawaiʻi Island through volunteer service, youth outreach and community engagement efforts.

“Our student-athletes continue to inspire us with their accomplishments, but we cannot achieve these results without community support,” said Bonnie D. Irwin, 糖心视频 Hilo鈥檚 chancellor. “Every gift to the Vulcan Challenge helps us develop the next generation of Ambassadors of Aloha, students who represent Hawaiʻi Island and our state with pride.”

For Kendall Oda, president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and a women’s basketball player for the Vulcans, the support of donors helps make these opportunities possible.

“Every gift to the Vulcan Challenge helps us chase excellence and build a future beyond sports while representing Hawaiʻi everywhere we go,” Oda said. “It’s because of our donors that we can reach our full potential here in Hilo and create memories that will last a lifetime.”

About the Vulcan Challenge

To make a contribution to the Vulcan Challenge and support 糖心视频 Hilo Athletics, visit

Breakout performances from the receiver unit and defensive takeaways helped propel the to its first win of the season, a 29–19 victory over New Mexico State on September 12 at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.

The Rainbow Warriors (1–2) bolted out to a 16–0 lead in the first half before the Aggies (1–2) rallied to catch them at 19–19 early in the third quarter. 糖心视频 Mānoa reclaimed the lead with a field goal and extended the advantage with a bit of trickery in the fourth quarter. The Rainbow Warrior defense then sealed the win with its third takeaway of the night.

糖心视频 quarterback Micah Alejado found Audric Harris for long gains early and established a rhythm with slot receivers Tama Uiliata and Kaikai Carvalho to finish with 346 passing yards. Alejado completed 33 of 45 passes in the sixth 300-plus yard passing performance of his career.

Uiliata set career highs with 10 receptions for 107 yards and threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Frank Abreu to extend the lead in the fourth quarter. Harris also set a career high with 105 yards on four catches, the bulk coming on a 55-yard reception in the first quarter. Carvalho caught nine passes covering 82 yards for another career-best performance.

Running back DeVon Rice rushed for 糖心视频鈥檚 first two touchdowns and finished with 59 yards. Kicker Sean Olvera-Harle converted on all three of his field goal attempts.

The 糖心视频 defense came up with its first three turnovers of the season with linebacker Jamih Otis securing a fumble recovery on New Mexico State’s first possession and sealing the win with an interception in the fourth quarter. Otis also tied safety Kona Moore with a team-high six tackles.

The Rainbow Warriors have a bye week before a Mountain West road game at Wyoming on September 26.

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The Waterhouse Charitable Trust is being recognized for its longstanding commitment to University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa student-athletes as one of 10 founding members of the new Shoji Society, a leadership giving society established to strengthen the future of . The Shoji Society serves as the major giving component of the newly launched , which provides opportunities for supporters at all giving levels to invest in 糖心视频 Athletics.

The Waterhouse Charitable Trust鈥檚 connection to 糖心视频 Athletics dates back decades to Alexander C. “Alec” Waterhouse, a lifelong supporter of the Rainbow Warriors and one of the foundational figures in 糖心视频 Athletics fundraising. Waterhouse was a founder and chairman of the N膩 Koa Football Booster Club and an original member of the ʻAhahui Koa Ānuenue Board of Directors. He was inducted into the 糖心视频 Circle of Honor in 1997.

Waterhouse was particularly committed to improving the experience of 糖心视频 student-athletes. He worked with then-football coach Bob Wagner to develop the vision for a dedicated strength and conditioning facility, and in 1998, he contributed $300,000 to help establish the training facility that now bears his name. Waterhouse鈥檚 support extended across 糖心视频 teams, coaches and staff, reflecting his belief in the importance of providing student-athletes with the resources to succeed. He remained a passionate supporter of 糖心视频 Athletics until his passing in March 1999.

“Long before today鈥檚 college athletics landscape, Alec Waterhouse understood that investing in student-athletes was an investment in the future of Hawaiʻi,” 糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott said. “The Waterhouse Charitable Trust has carried that vision forward for generations. We are incredibly grateful for their extraordinary commitment to our student-athletes and honored to recognize the Waterhouse legacy as part of the Shoji Society.”

Investing in 糖心视频鈥檚 future

Waterhouse鈥檚 support helped shape the experience of generations of 糖心视频 student-athletes. His substantial contributions helped make possible the purchase of weight room equipment for the 糖心视频 Physiology Research and Training Facility, which was named in his honor.

That legacy continues today through the Alexander Waterhouse Sports Performance Facility, which underwent a $3.3 million renovation in 2023–24. The 10,000-square-foot facility now features new strength and conditioning equipment and a nutrition center serving approximately 500 student-athletes across 21 sports.

The Waterhouse Charitable Trust also has provided significant direct support for student-athletes. In 2015, the Nā Koa Football Club received a multiyear gift of more than $1 million annually from the trust, one of the largest gifts in the athletics department鈥檚 history. The gift supports football student-athletes through summer school tuition, cost-of-attendance stipends, nutritional enhancements, strength and conditioning equipment and other program needs.

Contributions to 糖心视频 Athletics from Waterhouse and the Waterhouse Charitable Trust total over $13.5 million dollars.

“Alec Waterhouse was a man of great honor, faith, and generosity,” Trustee Stanley Y. Mukai said. “His legacy continues to support many causes, including in education, community outreach, spiritual worship, and athletics with significant donations. He was passionate and proud of University of Hawaiʻi sports, and his affinity for Warrior football is well-chronicled. A humble person, Alec鈥檚 giving was conducted without fanfare. He would have nevertheless appreciated the distinction bestowed upon him as a founding member of the 糖心视频 Shoji Society. On behalf of Alec Waterhouse, thank you for recognizing and celebrating his benevolence with respect to 糖心视频 athletics.”

Current Waterhouse Charitable Trust leadership members include: Trustees, Stanley Y. Mukai and First Hawaiian Bank.

Shoji Society founding members

The trust joins the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation, Dr. Alvin and Monica Saake Foundation, Rie Wong and the Edwin S.N. Wong Foundation, Bank of Hawaiʻi, First Hawaiian Bank, Matson, Jack and Frances Tsui, Walter Dods and Gabe and Shirley Lee as the 10 charter members of the Shoji Society. Collectively, the founding members have committed more than $38.3 million over 46 years to strengthen opportunities for 糖心视频 M膩noa student-athletes.

Named for legendary Rainbow Wahine volleyball coach Dave Shoji, the society recognizes individuals and organizations making significant commitments to 糖心视频 Athletics. Membership begins with a minimum pledge of $50,000 over up to five years, with giving supporting priorities such as scholarships, name, image and likeness opportunities, student-athlete development, facilities and other program needs.

For Elliott, recognizing the Waterhouse Charitable Trust is about more than acknowledging a financial contribution—it is about honoring a legacy of belief in 糖心视频 Athletics.

“Philanthropy plays a significant role in allowing an athletics department to meet its mission, which is to create a great student-athlete experience,” Elliott said. “The Shoji Society gives us an opportunity to appropriately show our appreciation to the amazing people and corporations in our state that have supported us.”

The Shoji Society is the first major giving society in 糖心视频 Athletics history named in honor of an individual. Its founding members represent a longstanding tradition of community support that has helped 糖心视频 student-athletes compete, earn degrees and represent Hawaiʻi on the national stage.

For more about the Shoji Society and 鈥橞ows Athletics Club, visit the .

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo placed 75 student-athletes on the 2025鈥�26 D2 Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Awards list for attaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

“ Our student-athletes continue to showcase an extraordinary commitment to excellence both in the classroom and in competition,” 糖心视频 Hilo Director of Athletics Patrick Guillen said. “ Balancing a full-time academic schedule with rigorous practice schedules, extensive travel demands and active engagement in our Big Island community is a remarkable achievement.”

糖心视频 Hilo’s 75 honorees were part of more than 21,000 student-athletes recognized from 179 institutions nationally.

This year’s total was one athlete away from matching the Vulcans’ record number of student-athletes set in 2024–25.

View the full list of honorees at .

The departed Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport August 27 onboard a Hawaiian Airlines charter flight to San Jose, California, ahead of the team鈥檚 2026 season opener against Stanford on August 29.

As the official airline of 糖心视频 Athletics, Hawaiian is the team’s exclusive charter airline for the 2026 football season, supporting the travel needs of players, coaches and staff throughout the year.

Under a historic collaboration announced August 25, the Rainbow Warriors will also be wearing jerseys featuring Hawaiian Airlines鈥� iconic Pualani patch when they take the field versus Stanford.

“This is the first partnership between a college athletics department and an airlines in the country. There was no better match. There was no better partner for us to move forward with the very first jersey patch partnership here at the University of Hawaiʻi,” 糖心视频 Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott said at the August 25 press conference. “We started looking into what is possible for our student athletes to travel in an expanded footprint in a new Mountain West, and once again, Hawaiian Airlines was there for us to say, ‘We’re going to help you provide charter airlines for every single flight for your football team.’”

“It’s a privilege to represent Hawaiʻi. That’s a responsibility that we take very seriously, and I know our friends at 糖心视频 do the same,” Hawaiian Airlines CEO Diana Birkett Rakow said. “It’s also very personal. There are so many Hawaiian Airlines employees, family members that are 糖心视频 alumni, that are students, that are fans.”

糖心视频 Football Head Coach Timmy Chang added, “My mom worked for Hawaiian for 30+ years and so I am very proud to be associated with this partnership. Hawaiian Airlines gave me my first flight to the mainland, my first flight to the neighbor islands, and so this partnership means everything—very grateful and truly honored.”

Hawaiian Airlines will bring the Rainbow Warriors to conference and nonconference games at Stanford, Wyoming, Arizona State, Northern Illinois, UTEP and Nevada as 糖心视频 Athletics鈥� begin the first season as a full member of the Mountain West Conference. 糖心视频 fans across Hawaiʻi and the U.S. continent can travel to all of these schools to cheer on the Warriors thanks to the expanded, combined Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines network.

Operated by Hawaiian Airlines’ Airbus A321neo aircraft, the football charter service is tailored to the team’s schedule and travel requirements, helping ensure players and staff arrive rested and ready to compete.

Rainbow Warriors charter flight schedule

• Stanford, August 29: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Jose Mineta International Airport
• Wyoming, September 26: HNL to Denver International Airport
• Arizona State, October 10: HNL to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
• Northern Illinois, October 24: HNL to Chicago Rockford International Airport
• UTEP, November 7: HNL to El Paso International Airport
• Nevada, November 21: HNL to Reno-Tahoe International Airport

The announced that First Hawaiian Bank will serve as the official jersey patch sponsor for the and programs.

The agreement comes just one day after Hawaiian Airlines was unveiled as the inaugural jersey patch sponsor for Rainbow Warrior football, marking a historic week of corporate partnerships for 糖心视频 Athletics.

Fans will get their first look at the new uniforms this week when the 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 volleyball team debuts the First Hawaiian Bank patches at the season-opening Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic.

A longtime proud corporate partner of 糖心视频 Athletics and a premier partner at the platinum level, First Hawaiian Bank is deeply embedded into multiple sports across the athletics calendar. Their ongoing commitment enhances both the game-day environment and the overall fan experience, supporting the university鈥檚 mission both on and off the court.

“First Hawaiian Bank has always been an incredible partner to our university, and we are thrilled to expand that relationship with this jersey patch sponsorship,” said 糖心视频 Mānoa Director of Athletics Matt Elliott. “To see their logo on the jerseys of our volleyball and basketball teams is a testament to their belief in our student-athletes. Between this sponsorship and their foundational support of our NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) programs, First Hawaiian Bank is helping us adapt and thrive in this new era of college athletics.”

The jersey patch agreement expands upon First Hawaiian Bank鈥檚 recently announced $1 million commitment to the athletics department鈥檚 NIL initiative. Through that transformative donation, First Hawaiian Bank became one of 10 founding members of the newly formed Shoji Society within the 鈥橞ows Athletics Club. The investment provides critical NIL support to help 糖心视频 Mānoa retain homegrown talent, recruit high-level student-athletes, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving Division I landscape.

“First Hawaiian Bank has been a longstanding partner of the University of Hawaiʻi, and we鈥檙e excited to deepen that relationship through our support of 糖心视频鈥檚 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 volleyball and 尘别苍鈥檚 basketball teams,” said Bob Harrison, chairman, president and CEO of First Hawaiian Bank. “糖心视频 is Hawaiʻi鈥檚 home team, bringing our community together and giving us all something to rally around. We鈥檙e proud to support the student-athletes who represent our university and our state.”

“We are absolutely fired up to debut these new jerseys this weekend in front of our incredible fans,” added first-year 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 volleyball head coach Joshua Walker. “First Hawaiian Bank’s investment speaks volumes about their dedication to 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 sports and our student-athletes. This partnership elevates our program and gives our student-athletes the resources they need to keep Hawaiʻi volleyball competing on the national stage.”

“We appreciate First Hawaiian Bank鈥檚 commitment to our student-athletes and their addition to our jerseys this season,” said 尘别苍鈥檚 head basketball coach Eran Ganot. “In this new era of college basketball, broad support from across our local business community is essential for our program to continue competing at the highest level.”

The 糖心视频 Athletics and First Hawaiian Bank marketing sponsorship is managed by , the university鈥檚 athletics multimedia rightsholder and Honolulu-based Learfield team.

“The momentum surrounding Hawaiʻi Athletics has never been stronger, fueled by outstanding accomplishments across their programs and growing support from fans,” said Deana Barnes, executive vice president of Learfield. “Partnering with First Hawaiian Bank through this exciting jersey patch sponsorship with 尘别苍鈥檚 basketball and 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 volleyball brings together two organizations that proudly represent Hawaiʻi.”

The will take the field this season with a new look as becomes the first 糖心视频 Athletics partner to have its logo featured on Rainbow Warrior football jerseys.

The Hawaiian Airlines iconic Pualani jersey patch will make its on-field debut August 29 when the Warriors open the 2026 season at Stanford. The historic collaboration builds on a deep partnership between 糖心视频 Athletics and Hawaiian Airlines that spans more than three decades.

Extending air service partnership

Hawaiian will also continue serving as the Warriors exclusive charter airline for the season, welcoming athletes, coaches and staff with warm hospitality and remarkable service as they travel to six road games across the U.S. continent. The expanded partnership coincides with 糖心视频 Athletics鈥� first season as a full member of the Mountain West Conference.

“Hawaiian Airlines has been an incredible partner of 糖心视频 Athletics for decades, and we鈥檙e excited to celebrate that partnership in a new way,” Athletics Director Matt Elliott said. “Having the Hawaiian Airlines logo on our football jerseys is a visible symbol of our shared commitment to student-athletes and to the people of Hawaiʻi. We’re grateful for Hawaiian Airlines鈥� continued investment in Our Team, Hawaiʻi鈥檚 Team.”

Hawaiian Airlines, part of Alaska Air Group, has served as the “Official Airline of 糖心视频 Athletics” for more than 30 years, supporting travel for the university鈥檚 21 varsity athletic programs and helping connect student-athletes, coaches and staff to competitions across the country.

“糖心视频 Athletics and Hawaiian Airlines share the privilege of representing Hawaiʻi wherever we go, and seeing Pualani on the Rainbow Warriors jersey reflects the deep pride we share in Hawaiʻi鈥檚 team,” said Hawaiian Airlines CEO Diana Birkett Rakow. “We fly for Hawaiʻi and have been proud to support generations of 糖心视频 student-athletes. Our employees love taking care of these incredible teams with our hoʻokipa (hospitality) throughout their journey so they arrive rested and ready for game time.”

Supporting the Rainbow Warriors onboard as they hit the road

Hawaiian Airlines will bring the Rainbow Warriors to conference and nonconference games at Stanford, Wyoming, Arizona State, Northern Illinois, UTEP and Nevada. 糖心视频 fans across Hawaiʻi and the U.S. Continent can travel to all of these schools to cheer on the Warriors thanks to the expanded, combined Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines network.

Hawaiian Airlines will welcome teams onboard its Airbus A321neo—among the most fuel-efficient and quietest aircraft of its type—on dedicated charter flights planned around the team鈥檚 schedule and travel needs, providing consistent support for players, coaches and staff throughout the season.

“The charter flights are an important investment in the success and well-being of our student-athletes,” Elliott said. “Hawaiian Airlines provides an unmatched travel experience that helps our team prepare, recover and compete at the highest level. Their support extends far beyond game day and makes a meaningful difference throughout the season.”

Hawaiian Airlines will also engage with fans through game-day activations, promotions and digital content featuring 糖心视频 student-athletes.

The 糖心视频 Athletics and Hawaiian Airlines marketing sponsorship is managed by , the university鈥檚 athletics multimedia rightsholder and Honolulu-based Learfield team.

“Coming off an outstanding year for Hawaiʻi Athletics, with tremendous success across our programs and growing excitement and engagement among fans, this partnership builds on that momentum in a big way,” said Deana Barnes, executive vice president of Learfield. “Hawaiian Airlines and Hawaiʻi Athletics are the perfect match for this groundbreaking jersey patch partnership.”

Fifteen University of Hawaiʻi at M膩noa softball student-athletes were named 2026 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).

The Rainbow Wahine were also recognized as an Easton/NFCA Top Academic Team after posting a combined 3.53 team GPA for the 2025–26 academic year.

The 15 honorees are Milan Ah Yat, Ellyanna Cinzori, Amelia “Millie” Fidge, Maycen Gibbs, Larissa Goshi, Maya Ichimura, Taryn Irimata, Keely Kai, Teiah Keliiholokai, Jamie McGaughey, Carys Murakami, Bailey Nagasako, Hannah Pitts, Abby Sasaki and Cierra Yamamoto.

The NFCA Scholar-Athlete program recognizes student-athletes who maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher through the spring semester. Across NCAA Division I, 2,637 student-athletes earned the honor for the 2025–26 academic year.

For more information, visit the .

The , in partnership with the , has launched the Shoji Society, a new leadership giving society designed to recognize transformational philanthropy and inspire long-term investment in the future of Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine Athletics.

Named in honor of legendary 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 volleyball head coach Dave Shoji, the Shoji Society recognizes individuals and organizations making significant commitments to 糖心视频 Athletics and the success of its student-athletes. Membership begins with a minimum pledge of $50,000 over up to five years and supports the Our Team, Hawaiʻi鈥檚 Team Fund and/or the Boost the 鈥橞ows Fund at the department or team level, through endowments, naming opportunities or capital projects.

The Shoji Society serves as the major giving component of the newly launched , which provides opportunities for supporters at all giving levels to invest in 糖心视频 Athletics. Together, the programs create a comprehensive philanthropic framework that recognizes both broad community support and transformational leadership investments.

The Shoji Society launches with 10 charter members whose leadership commitments or lifetime giving of $1 million or more are helping establish a strong foundation for the future of 糖心视频 Athletics. Waterhouse Charitable Trust, the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation, the Dr. Alvin and Monica Saake Foundation, Rie Wong and the Edwin S.N. Wong Foundation, Bank of Hawaiʻi, First Hawaiian Bank, Matson, Jack and Frances Tsui, Walter Dods and Gabe and Shirley Lee have collectively committed over $38,300,000 over 46 years to strengthen opportunities for 糖心视频 Mānoa student-athletes and help position 糖心视频 Athletics for long-term success.

The launch comes at a pivotal time in college athletics as philanthropy and name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities play an increasingly important role in helping universities recruit, retain and support student-athletes. As the Division I landscape continues to evolve, long-term philanthropic investment has become essential to maintaining competitive athletics programs and providing student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed in the classroom, in competition and beyond.

“The Shoji Society represents the next step in building a sustainable future for 糖心视频 Athletics,” 糖心视频 Mānoa Director of Athletics Matt Elliott said. “We are incredibly grateful for the individuals and organizations whose generosity and belief in our student-athletes make this possible. College athletics has changed, and long-term philanthropic investment is essential to providing our student-athletes with the opportunities and resources they need to succeed. The Shoji Society recognizes those whose commitment will have a lasting impact on Hawaiʻi Athletics for generations.”

Few individuals embody the spirit of 糖心视频 Athletics more than Shoji. During his 42-year career, he built one of the most successful programs in collegiate volleyball history, leading the Rainbow Wahine to four national championships and more than 1,200 victories. Just as importantly, he inspired generations of supporters to invest in 糖心视频 Athletics, helping generate more than $1.3 million in philanthropic support for student-athlete scholarships and program needs during his coaching tenure.

After discussions with 糖心视频 Athletics leadership, Shoji personally approved the use of his name for the society, recognizing the important role philanthropy now plays in supporting student-athletes and the future success of 糖心视频 Athletics.

“I am deeply humbled that my name is associated with such a meaningful initiative,” Shoji said. “What has always made 糖心视频 Athletics special is the incredible support from our community. Today鈥檚 student-athletes face a very different landscape than they did when I was coaching, and philanthropy has become an important part of helping them compete at the highest level while earning a world-class education. I hope this inspires more people to invest in the future of 糖心视频 Athletics.”

The Shoji Society is the first major giving society in 糖心视频 Athletics history to be named in honor of an individual, recognizing Shoji鈥檚 extraordinary contributions to the university, its student-athletes and the broader Hawaiʻi community.

“Coach Shoji鈥檚 success was never measured solely by wins and championships,” Elliott said. “He built a culture of excellence, inspired people to believe in our student-athletes and brought our community together in support of 糖心视频 Athletics. The Shoji Society honors that legacy while helping ensure future generations of student-athletes have the opportunity to achieve their own success.”

Shoji Society giving levels

Donors are recognized across four Shoji Society giving levels based on cumulative commitments: $50,000, $250,000, $500,000 and $1 million. Each level may be achieved through qualifying multiyear pledge commitments over five years.

Shoji Society members receive recognition and engagement opportunities commensurate with their level of support, including exclusive events, access to athletics leadership and coaches, gameday experiences and other stewardship opportunities. More importantly, their investments help provide scholarships, NIL opportunities, student-athlete development resources, facility enhancements and other priorities that directly impact the student-athlete experience.

For its inaugural year, donors who contributed at least $50,000 during fiscal year 2025–26 will receive honorary Shoji Society status through June 30, 2027, with continued membership determined by a qualifying pledge commitment.

For more information about the Shoji Society, .

The , in partnership with the , is launching the 鈥橞ows Athletics Club, a new fundraising and membership program designed to strengthen support for 糖心视频 student-athletes while giving fans more flexibility in how they invest in the future of Hawaiʻi Athletics.

Beginning July 1, 2027, the 鈥橞ows Athletics Club will replace the H-Club Athletic Fund and serve as the primary annual giving program for 糖心视频 Athletics. While the new program officially launches in 2027–28, contributions and pledges made between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 will count toward 鈥橞ows Athletics Club membership status and benefits, allowing supporters to begin earning membership status and benefits now.

Supporters can begin participating and earning membership status today

The new model allows supporters to direct their gifts to the teams, programs and student-athlete initiatives they care about most while earning benefits and recognition through a single, streamlined system.

The launch comes at a pivotal time for college athletics. As programs across the country navigate rapid changes in recruiting, student-athlete support and competition, private philanthropy is playing an increasingly important role in helping universities provide opportunities and resources for student-athletes to succeed.

At 糖心视频, support through the 鈥橞ows Athletics Club will help fund resources that directly impact nearly 500 Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine student-athletes, including academic support services, nutrition programs, equipment, travel, training resources and other initiatives that contribute to success in competition, the classroom and the community.

For generations, Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine teams have united Hawaiʻi. The 鈥橞ows Athletics Club creates a new opportunity for fans, alumni and supporters statewide to invest in the success of 糖心视频 student-athletes and help ensure a strong future for Hawaiʻi Athletics.

“The 鈥橞ows Athletics Club is about making it easier for people to support 糖心视频 Athletics in the ways that matter most to them,” 糖心视频 M膩noa Athletics Director Matt Elliott said. “Whether you鈥檝e been a supporter for years or you鈥檙e making your very first gift, every contribution helps create opportunities for our student-athletes. We鈥檙e incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported 糖心视频 Athletics over the years, and we hope even more people will join us as we continue building Our Team, Hawaiʻi‘s Team.”

The program aligns 糖心视频 Athletics with best practice fundraising models used by Division I athletics programs across the country while providing greater flexibility and transparency for donors.

鈥橞ows Athletics Club membership benefits

Membership levels begin at $100 and are based on total annual giving. Supporters who contribute at least $100 to an individual sport also become members of that team鈥檚 booster club.

Depending on their giving level, members may receive benefits such as priority access to postseason tickets, invitations to exclusive events (including unique merchandise opportunities), hospitality experiences, eligibility to purchase reserved parking and other gameday opportunities. 糖心视频 Athletics will be introducing additional member benefits over time, including exclusive merchandise opportunities available only to club members.

Annual Giving Membership levels include:

Booster $100

All-Conference: $500

All-American: $2,000

Champion: $5,000+

Donors who contribute $10,000 or more annually will receive additional recognition and status, with details to be announced in the days to come.

Loyalty points system rewards long-term support

A new loyalty points system that will complement the 鈥橞ows Athletics Club recognizes both longtime supporters and new members. Points are earned through charitable giving, season ticket purchases and years of loyalty to 糖心视频 Athletics.

The system will help determine priority access to postseason tickets, future ticket and seat relocation opportunities, and future seat selection opportunities at the new Aloha Stadium. While 鈥橞ows Athletics Club annual membership levels are based on giving during the previous academic year, loyalty points recognize long-term support by incorporating eligible contributions and season ticket history dating back to 2001.

Early participation benefits

2026–27 H-Club members will automatically receive All-Conference status during the 鈥橞ows Athletics Club inaugural 2027–28 academic year, ensuring a smooth transition as supporters become familiar with the new program.

Fans, alumni and supporters are encouraged to become part of the 鈥橞ows Athletics Club and help support the next generation of Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine student-athletes.

Additional information about membership levels, benefits and giving opportunities is available through .

For more, .

This announcement comes as 糖心视频 Athletics is celebrating a historic 2025–26 season heading into the 2026–27 season. Milestones from last year include:

• Men鈥檚 volleyball captured its third national championship in six years, cementing the Rainbow Warriors鈥� place among the nation鈥檚 elite programs.
• Men鈥檚 basketball won its first Big West Championship in a decade and returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 10 years.
• Football capped a 9-4 season with a Hawaiʻi Bowl championship, giving the Rainbow Warriors their third consecutive bowl victory.
• 糖心视频 teams combined for five Big West championships, including titles in 尘别苍鈥檚 and 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 swimming and diving, 尘别苍鈥檚 basketball and 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 water polo.
• Kansei Matsuzawa became the first consensus All-American in the 109-year history of 糖心视频 football, adding another milestone to a season filled with historic accomplishments.
• 糖心视频 Athletics enters a new era with continuity and new leadership, with contract extensions for football coach Timmy Chang, baseball coach Rich Hill and 尘别苍鈥檚 basketball coach Eran Ganot, as well as the addition of Laura Beeman to the senior leadership team as associate athletics director for student-athlete success.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo ranked No. 23 for team GPA across all NCAA Division II 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 golf programs for the 2025鈥�26 school year, with a 3.681 GPA.

The achievement for the 2025–26 school year was announced by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association.

The 2025–26 Pacific West Conference Champions were the only PacWest Conference team to land inside this year’s top 25, and also placed No. 23 in last year’s rankings.

2025–26 糖心视频 Hilo 飞辞尘别苍鈥檚 golf honorees

• Kieran Florino
• Kiara Kimata
• Trinity Ledgerwood
• Kailee McKee
• Elle Otani
• Kiersten Saludares
• Jaylen Wan
• Erica Yokomoto

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