Hawaii Sets Program Record With 72-Point Win Over Bethesda
Hawaii’s dominance on the glass and balanced scoring positions the team to face UT Arlington on Sunday in the Outrigger Rainbow Classic
Overview
- The Rainbow Warriors routed Bethesda 116-44 on Friday, producing a 72-point margin that broke the school record previously set in 1962.
- Coach Eran Ganot recorded his 200th career win as Hawaii built a 61-21 halftime lead and pushed the advantage past 70 points late in the game.
- Hawaii showed broad scoring depth with seven players in double figures and all 11 players who entered the game posting points.
- The team dominated statistically, shooting 53.6% for the game, scoring 60 points in the paint and hauling in 62 rebounds—the most since 1972.
- The victory improves Hawaii to 2-0 and sends the Rainbow Warriors into a Sunday matchup with UT Arlington in the 60th Outrigger Rainbow Classic.