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5 days ago
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Thanatharn selected as new UH softball head coach
The University of Hawai'i has ushered in a new era in Rainbow Wahine softball, naming Panita Thanatharn as its next head coach, the school announced Wednesday, four weeks after the conclusion of the 2025 season. Thanatharn, a Long Beach State alumna, spent the past 14 seasons on staff with the 49ers, including the last nine as associate head coach. During her tenure, she helped lead LBSU to four Big West Conference championships and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. She now takes the reins from legendary head coach Bob Coolen, who retired after 34 seasons at UH. Coolen leaves behind a storied legacy that includes more than 1,100 career wins, 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, and a trip to the Women's College World Series in 2010. Among the finalists for the position was longtime UH assistant coach Dee Wisneski. Key returnees for the 2026 season include standout players Milan Ah Yat and Carys Murakami, serving as a strong foundation as Thanatharn begins her tenure. This story will be updated as more information and reaction. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Hawaii softball falls in Big West Conference Semifinals
The Hawaii Rainbow Wahine came into Friday in the Big West Conference Semifinals on the winners side of the bracket. UH took on CSUN in the morning for a chance to clinch a spot in Saturdays Championship game. Hawaii started the game off with a 1-0 lead in the 1st inning, but in the 2nd CSUN took a 3-1 lead and made it difficult for UH to regain. Hawaii scored 1 run in the 6th to pull within 2 runs. In the 7th inning, Hawaii looked like they had some momentum to kick start another late game run after scoring 1 run from a Jamie McGaughey homerun. But CSUN was able to close the door on UH, Hawaii fell 4-3. After the loss, Hawaii still with a chance to advance to the championship game as they took on UCSB in the losers bracket semifinals. But Hawaii played from behind the entire game as the Guachos did not make it easy on UH as UCSB scored 1 run in the 1st and then another 5 in the 4th. Hawaii tried to get late game momentum after they scored a run in the 6th and had runners on base, but just unable to make up the deficit. The Rainbow Wahine fall 8-1 and end their Big West Conference Tournament 2-2. UH ends their season 33-20 and 17-10 in conference. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Hawaii scores 10 in Big West Tournament 1st round win
The Big West Conference got the softball conference tournament underway on Wednesday with (5) Hawaii facing off against (4) Long Beach State. Long Beach State took a 1-0 lead after the 1st, but Hawaii's bats came alive in the 3rd inning as the Rainbow Wahine scored 3 runs with help from a 2-run homer from Chloe Borges and a solo shot from Izabella Martinez. But the Beach retook the lead with 3 runs of their own in the bottom of the 3rd, but Hawaii's bats not slowing down as UH scored 4 runs in the 4th inning and another 3 in the 5th. Hawaii held off LBSU late push as UH wins 10-8 to advance to the 2nd round. The Rainbow Wahine finished with 11 hits on the day to LBSU 10 hits. Martinez led the way with 4-for-5, 4 RBIs, 1 2b and 1 HR. Carys Murakami and Chloe Borges also add 2 hits and 3 RBIs each in the Hawaii win. (5) Hawaii will take on (1) Cal State Fullerton on Thursday at 11:00am HT. The Rainbow Wahine won the regular season series 2-1. For FULL BIG WEST SOFTBALL BRACKET, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KHON2.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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Wahine water polo wins Big West championship
The University of Hawai'i women's water polo team added another trophy to its collection, capturing the Big West Tournament championship with an 8-6 victory over Long Beach State on Sunday in Irvine, California. Goalkeeper Daisy Logtens anchored the Rainbow Wahine defense, recording 14 saves on her way to earning tournament Most Valuable Player honors. Under first-year head coach James Robinson, UH claimed back-to-back Big West Tournament titles for the first time in program history and secured an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. 'I don't really know what to say, but it just feels really, really special,' Logtens said. 'We set goals for ourselves every season and we're trying to get the best out of it. We know we're capable of doing good things.' Robinson credited the team's ability to execute in critical moments. 'No one's going to give it to you,' Robinson said. 'We've had success the past couple of years, so people come for us, and we want that. It's about our ability to execute and make important stops. Our seniors, juniors, and even our younger athletes stepped up and did a great job of carrying the load this season.' The Rainbow Wahine, now 21-4, will learn their postseason path during Monday's NCAA Selection Show, set for 2 p.m. HST and streaming on The NCAA Championships are scheduled for May 9-11 in Indianapolis. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-03-2025
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Hawaii takes on UCSD in Big West Tournament
UCSD Tritons (18-15, 14-7 Big West) vs. Hawaii Rainbow Wahine (22-8, 16-4 Big West) Henderson, Nevada; Friday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Hawaii and UCSD meet in the Big West Tournament. The Rainbow Wahine have gone 16-4 against Big West opponents, with a 6-4 record in non-conference play. Hawaii is sixth in the Big West with 25.6 points per game in the paint led by Daejah Phillips averaging 6.0. The Tritons' record in Big West action is 14-7. UCSD is fifth in the Big West allowing 58.0 points while holding opponents to 37.6% shooting. Hawaii scores 60.1 points per game, 2.1 more points than the 58.0 UCSD allows. UCSD has shot at a 38.5% clip from the field this season, 5.3 percentage points above the 33.2% shooting opponents of Hawaii have averaged. The teams meet for the third time this season. The Rainbow Wahine won 49-44 in the last matchup on Feb. 23. Lily Wahinekapu led the Rainbow Wahine with 13 points, and Gracie Gallegos led the Tritons with 12 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Wahinekapu is shooting 42.2% and averaging 11.1 points for the Rainbow Wahine. Meilani McBee is averaging 1.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Kayanna Spriggs is averaging 8.2 points and 7.1 rebounds for the Tritons. Sumayah Sugapong is averaging 16.3 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rainbow Wahine: 8-2, averaging 60.1 points, 35.4 rebounds, 10.9 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 38.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 52.3 points per game. Tritons: 7-3, averaging 63.3 points, 35.6 rebounds, 10.9 assists, 11.7 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 35.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 54.6 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
