ncaab Game Recap
Recap - UC-Santa Barbara Defeats Hawaii 78-61
Hawaii was scorched by Ajay Mitchell for 25 points as UC-Santa Barbara defeated them 78-61 in NCAA action on Friday.
UC-Santa Barbara won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.5-point spread as underdogs.
UC-Santa Barbara got 20 points from Yohan Traore and another 14 points from Josh Pierre-Louis. Ajay Mitchell contributed 6 assists, while Josh Pierre-Louis cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Hawaii got a 19-point performance from Noel Coleman, who was supported by 13 points from Bernardo da Silva. Juan Munoz had 3 assists in a losing cause for Hawaii, while Justin McKoy grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UC-Santa Barbara were victorious, as the score was 43-28 at the break.
UC-Santa Barbara had a 31-17 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UC-Santa Barbara heads into a battle against UC Davis. Hawaii, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cal Poly.