Using its touted depth to help find its true identity in the second half, the University of Hawai’i men’s basketball team soared past Portland, 82-64, Friday night in its season opener on Day 1 of the Outrigger Resorts Rainbow Classic.
An appreciative crowd of about 3,400 at the Stan Sheriff Center watched Zigmars Raimo score 17 points and grab eight rebounds and Brocke Stepteau add 16 points and four assists to lead the Warriors, who will host Humboldt State at 7 p.m. Saturday on Day 2 of the Classic.
Jack Purchase contributed 15 points and five assists, and Eddie Stansberry added 12 points and four boards and Samuta Avea 10 points and seven rebounds off the bench.