University of Hawai'i special teams coordinator Ikaika Malloe yesterday underwent an emergency appendectomy.

The surgery was successful, according to UH head football coach Greg McMackin, and there is a possibility Malloe will be able to rejoin the team in time for Saturday's game against Nevada at Aloha Stadium.

Malloe wanted to return to work today but McMackin told him to continue to recover.

Several coaches, including Rich Miano and George Lumpkin, have helped fill in for Malloe.