The Rainbow Wahine exhibition will give fans their first look at the Hawaii women’s volleyball team under new head coach Joshua Walker, with a matchup against UH Hilo set for Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.

UH Hilo announced the event on Monday. Hawaii has released its full regular-season schedule, but has not yet issued an official notice about the exhibition.

Rainbow Wahine exhibition details

Second-year Vulcans head coach Reed Sunahara said in a release that facing a Division I opponent is a valuable connection for Hilo, noting the programs last met decades ago. He praised the island’s volleyball community and pointed to the energy around the Rainbow Warrior men as a model Hilo hopes to emulate.

Tickets are priced at $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and middle school and high school students, and $5 for children 12 and under.

Series history and recent form

Hawaii holds a 24-0 record against the Vulcans. The schools’ most recent official meeting was in 1990 on Oahu.

The Rainbow Wahine are coming off the first losing season in program history, finishing 12-17 and missing the six-team Big West Tournament. UH now competes in the Mountain West Conference.

UH Hilo finished 20-9 last season, tying for third place in the Pacific West Conference.