2013, august 30

A K LEO T H E

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 to WEDNESDAY SEPT. 4, 2013 VOLUME 109 ISSUE 3

Serving the students of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

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‘bows ready to mess with texas UH TAKES ON DEFENDING NATIONAL CHAMPS

M ADDIE SAPIGAO Senior Staff Writer The No. 11 University of Hawai‘i women’s volleyball team made a statement last year by going undefeated in its Big West Conference debut. But the Rainbow Wahine were just 1-3 against ranked teams. However, with the toughest opponent in the country looming, this year’s squad maintains that it is ready for the challenges of the upcoming season. “We’re pushing each other,” senior setter Mita Uiato said. “There is a lot of competition. We have always been deep, but this year we are all really hungry, especially with the seven seniors. And the young girls are really competitive too, so they push us.” Continued on Page 8

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Sophomore outside hitter Ginger Long (1) and junior middle hitter Kalei Adolpho (18) combined for 57 digs last season.