ncaab Game Recap
UC-Santa Barbara Downs Hawaii 77-71 - Match Report
UC-Santa Barbara grabbed a 77-71 win over Hawaii on Saturday, behind a 23-point effort from Ajay Mitchell at Thunderdome.
UC-Santa Barbara won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites.
UC-Santa Barbara got 16 points from Josh Pierre-Louis and another 11 points from Matija Belic. Ajay Mitchell contributed 5 assists, while Jason Fontenet II cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Hawaii got 15 points from Tom Beattie in a losing cause and another 14 points from Justin McKoy. Tom Beattie contributed 3 assists for them, while Bernardo da Silva had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Hawaii were victorious, as the score was 34-26 at the break.
Hawaii had a 27-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UC-Santa Barbara looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UC Irvine. Hawaii will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Long Beach State.