This was not a drill.
About 14 hours after a statewide false alarm signaling a ballistic missile attack, Hawai’i withstood a fast and furious comeback attempt by visiting UC Santa Barbara Saturday night to hold on, 77-76, in thrilling Big West Conference men’s basketball action.
A spirited and vocal crowd of 5,719 at the Stan Sheriff Center watched Gibson Johnson score 18 points and Brocke Stepteau add 12 points and five assists as the Warriors improved to 12-5 overall, 3-1 in the Big West. The Gauchos fell to 12-5, 1-2. After the first two weeks of Big West games, Hawai’i is in second place, a game behind 4-0 Cal State Fullerton.