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Game Day: ‘Bows vs. Bulldogs

By Stephen Tsai on November 25, 2018

The ‘Bows struggled with consistency — and Fresno State’s full-court press — in a 79-64 loss in the Wooden Legacy. The Bulldogs’ press impeded the ‘Bows from quickly sliding into their offensive sets. That may or may not have been a factor in the ‘Bows’ 6-for-26 shooting from behind the 3-point arc. Later, the Bulldogs used first-step moves to burst into the lane for easy baskets or to draw fouls. The ‘Bows had five players in double figures, led by […]

Warrior Beat: QB McDonald delivered

By Stephen Tsai on November 25, 2018

SAN DIEGO >> Under a nearly full moon, head coach Nick Rolovich howled with enthusiasm following the Warriors’ remarkable 31-30 victory over San Diego State. When it was noted Rolovich, for the second consecutive week, was wearing a specially designed shirt honoring his college protector — Vince Manuwai, a former UH linemen and teammate — he declared he would keep wearing it. “Damn, right,” Rolovich said. Rolovich believes in meritocracy, loyalty and faith — the qualities that made Manuwai an […]

Game Night: Warriors vs. Aztecs

By Stephen Tsai on November 24, 2018

Hawaii stops San Diego’s two-point attempt in OT to win, 31-30 Hawaii took a 31-24 lead in overtime on Cole McDonald’s 10-yard pass to JoJo Ward. * * * * * John Baron II misses a 32-yard field goal as time expired to force overtime. * * * * * Backup QB Ryan Agnew tosses a 13-yard scoring pass to fullback Isaac Lessard to tie it at 24 with 6:07 to play. * * * * * One of the […]

Game Night: UH vs. Seton Hall

By Stephen Tsai on November 23, 2018

Seton Hall held off UH’s second-half rally for a 64-54 victory in the semifinals of the Wooden Legacy. The ‘Bows closed to 47-44 on Eddie Stansberry’s 3-pointer with 6:28 to play. But then Seton Hall post Sandro Mamukelashvili converted his first 3 of the season to trigger a 13-2 run. The ‘Bows will play Fresno State in the third-place game on Sunday at 11 a.m. Hawaii time. * * * * * The ‘Bows were down for only the second […]

Warrior Beat: Warriors depart for final trip of season

By Stephen Tsai on November 22, 2018

The Warriors observed the four Fs today — football, family, friends and food. Following today’s 90-minute walk-through session, the Warriors feasted on a turkey brunch. They then departed to the airport for their scheduled afternoon flight to San Diego in advance of Saturday’s game against the Aztecs. The Warriors are expected to arrive in San Diego late tonight. A heavier practice is scheduled for tomorrow. Meanwhile, a two-hour drive away, the UH basketball team faces Utah tonight in the opening […]

Warrior Beat: ‘Bows hit the road

By Stephen Tsai on November 20, 2018

In darkness, the basketball ‘Bows departed the Manoa campus this morning for the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The ‘Bows will be playing four games during the 10-day trip, opening against Utah in the three-game Wooden Legacy tournament on Thursday. The trip ends next week in the arena John Wooden had historic success — UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion. The ‘Bows insist they have had helpful preparation for their first regular-season road trip. In August, they took a four-game trip to Australia. […]

Warrior Beat: Cordeiro snubbed?

By Stephen Tsai on November 19, 2018

The Mountain West’s offensive player of the week is a backup quarterback who came off the sideline to lead his team from a double-digit, fourth-quarter deficit. Congrats to … Wyoming’s Tyler Vander Waal? Wait. What? Like those similar-themed movies that are released at the same time, Vander Waal and Chevan Cordeiro have a nearly identical storyline. Similar but not the same. > Change: Vander Waal replaced starter Sean Chambers, who was injured in the first series of the game. Cordeiro […]

Game Night: ‘Bows defeat NAU

By Stephen Tsai on November 18, 2018

The Rainbow Warriors defeated Northern Arizona, 85-68, to improve to 3-1. Of note: > After missing his first five 3-pointers, Eddie Stansberry hit three in the first half, two more after the intermission and finished with 19 points. > The ‘Bows set the tone early with aggressive inside play. They hit their first 10 shots from the paint and 14 of their first 16 near the rim. > The Lumberjacks tried to double the ball screens, freeing the post. Drew […]

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