The Rainbows were predicted to complete this season dead last. The team ended conference play with a 5-2 record and picked up their seventh win overall. Their most recent 48-41 win over Navy gave UH the NCAA title of most improved record after a winless season. To top things off, Coach Jones was named WAC Coach of the Year. I thank Coach Jones, his dedicated staff and the players for taking on the challenge and winning the hearts of UH fans this season.
Congratulations also go out to the women's volleyball team.
Coach Dave Shoji led the volleyball team to the WAC title again. This is the fourth consecutive WAC crown since UH Wahine joined the conference in 1996. Compared to these teams, other scholar athletes have competed in relative obscurity but not without success. Their awesome effort is a credit to Head Coach Pinsoom Tenzing and the heart and skill of the players. Coached by veteran Johnny Faerber, Wahine cross country runner Casey McGuire-Turcotte set a career best time in a string of wins that helped earn her a place on the WAC second team.