Rainbow Wahine Secure First Mountain West Victory Against Air Force
The University of Hawaii soccer team, the Rainbow Wahine, defeated Air Force 2-0 on the road in Colorado, marking their first victory in Mountain West conference play. Nalani Damacion scored both goals, while goalkeeper Kennedy Justin secured a shutout with…
Honolulu, HI, September 27, 2026 —
The University of Hawaii’s women’s soccer team, known as the Rainbow Wahine, achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday, securing their first victory in Mountain West conference play. The team defeated the Air Force Falcons with a final score of 2-0 in a match held on the road in Colorado.
The offensive performance was led by Nalani Damacion, who was responsible for both of the Rainbow Wahine’s goals in the contest. Damacion’s contributions were crucial in establishing Hawaii’s lead and ultimately securing the win against their conference opponent.
Defensively, the team was anchored by goalkeeper Kennedy Justin. Justin recorded a shutout, preventing Air Force from scoring any goals throughout the match. Her performance included making a total of 9 saves, a key factor in maintaining the clean sheet and clinching the 2-0 victory for the Rainbow Wahine.
This win marks the first conference victory for the University of Hawaii soccer program this season, providing a positive momentum as they continue their Mountain West schedule. The specific date of the match was not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Kyle Chinen on www.hawaiinewsnow.com, see more information here.
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