All the significant intangibles, like hustling back on defense, helped the Hawaii Hammerheads have a better showing in the rematch against Maui United.
Behind balanced scoring and better transition defense, Hawaii flattened the Valley Isle visitors 104-92 in a preseason game Sunday before an estimated 450 fans at UH-Hilo gym.
The Hammerheads, especially those from the mainland, will depart for their hometowns and return Oct. 1 for training camp.
Hawaii plays Solomon Islands Oct. 14-15 at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in the inaugural Oceania Basketball Association season.
The Hammerheads played Maui again because the Kauai Stars didn’t have enough players.