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Hawaii Downs UC-Santa Barbara 70-63 - Match Report
Hawaii grabbed a 70-63 win over UC-Santa Barbara on Sunday, behind a 12-point effort from Drew Buggs at Stan Sheriff Center.
Hawaii was a -2.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Justin Webster had 11 points for Hawaii and Justin Hemsley chipped in with 10 points. Drew Buggs had 12 assists for them, while Dawson Carper was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
UC-Santa Barbara got 21 points from Max Heidegger in a losing cause and another 14 points from JaQuori McLaughlin. JaQuori McLaughlin contributed 1 assists for them, while Matt Freeman had 5 rebounds.
Hawaii trailed at halftime, 35-34.
Hawaii had a 29-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Hawaii takes its act home to face UC Davis looking for another win. For UC-Santa Barbara, they head home to face Cal State-Northridge.