HONOLULU – The College of Hawai’i males’s basketball workforce obtained off to a sizzling begin and by no means appeared again in a 98-46 win over Hawaii Hilo Wednesday at Bankoh Area at Stan Sheriff Middle. With their fifth straight win, the Rainbow Warriors improved to 9-2 for his or her finest begin because the 2015-16 season.
The ‘Bows constructed a double-digit lead lower than 4 minutes into the sport, doubled-up the Vulcans by halftime (48-24) and continued to pour it on the second half to stay excellent in 14 all-time regular-season conferences between the groups.
The 52-point margin of victory was the third largest at school historical past and largest since a 57-point win over Redlands on January 28, 1972.
UH carved Hilo’s zone protection, scoring from close to and much. The ‘Bows shot 51 p.c from the sphere and drained a season-high 13 three-pointers. UH tallied 25 assists on 35 discipline objectives. In the meantime the ‘Bows continued their elite play on protection, holding the Vulcans to only 33 p.c capturing, together with 2-of-15 on three pointers.
Harry Rouhliadeff led six Rainbow Warriors in double-digits with 16 factors, whereas additionally tallying 9 rebounds and a career-high 5 assists. Dre Bullock added 12 factors on 4-of-6 capturing. Aaron Hunkin-Claytor went 4 for five from the sphere and completed with 11 factors and 5 assists and no turnovers. Hunter Erickson, Isaac Finlinson and Gytis Nemeiksa additionally contributed 11 factors every.
Zone busters 👊🏽#ManaOhana x #GoBows pic.twitter.com/fBFjUAriwR
— HAWAII BASKETBALL (@HawaiiMBB) December 11, 2025
UH scored the primary six factors of the sport and went awry on simply considered one of its first eight makes an attempt to leap all around the Vulcans. The ‘Bows hit 5 of their first seven three-point makes an attempt and constructed a 17-point lead lower than eight minutes into the sport. UH led by 24 at half and assisted on 16 of its 19 discipline objectives.
That ball motion 👀#ManaOhana x #GoBows pic.twitter.com/EpEeskdt5W
— HAWAII BASKETBALL (@HawaiiMBB) December 11, 2025
UH continued to roll within the second half and Bullock poured in 9 factors in an 11-2 run that prolonged the result in 39. The ‘Bows’ bench noticed intensive courtroom time down the stretch and AJ Economou recorded the primary two three-pointers of his UH profession.
First profession 3️⃣ for AJ! 🔥#ManaOhana x #GoBows pic.twitter.com/wQmVEL1jRj
— HAWAII BASKETBALL (@HawaiiMBB) December 11, 2025
UH had a season-low six turnovers and out-scored the Vulcans 24-7 on turnovers and 26-5 on second-chance factors.
The Rainbow Warriors will wrap up their 11-game homestand when it hosts UTEP on Saturday, Dec. 13. Tipoff is about for 7:00 p.m. at Bankoh Area. There are a selection of promotions for the night, together with an autograph session with the Rainbow Warrior soccer. Click on right here for all the small print.
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