Getting by with a lot of help from its bench, Hawai’i overcame a 13-point second-half deficit Friday night and rallied past visiting Long Beach State, 78-76, in fast-paced Big West Conference men’s basketball action.
Justin Webster scored 16 points and JoVon McClanahan added 13 points off the bench at SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center as the Warriors improved to 9-8 overall and 7-8 in the Big West, good for sixth place. Justin Hemsley chipped in with 12 points and seven rebounds and Mate Colina contributed 10 points and five rebounds, both helping UH outscore the Beach 42-4 in points off the bench.