Warrior Insider · Jan 24, 2019
UPDATED: Warriors foiled by UC Irvine, 75-74, in OT
The problem with a “Super Hero Night” is the possibility of a surprise attack from villains. Such was the case on Wednesday night, when the University of Hawai’i got its cape pulled off in a stunning 75-74 overtime loss to UC Irvine.
An announced crowd of 5,602 at the Stan Sheriff Center was loud throughout the game, but left in silence after Jack Purchase’s 3-point attempt bounced off the rim and Drew Buggs’ tip-in attempt also came up short just before the final horn sounded. Moments earlier, UCI’s Max Hazzard hit a difficult running jumper from about 15 feet away with 9.2 seconds remaining to give the Anteaters the final margin.