Eddie Stansberry scored 19 points — including five 3-pointers — off the bench and Drew Buggs added 16 points to help Hawai’i pull away from intrastate rival UH-Hilo, 82-75.
An estimated crowd of about 2,200 at the Stan Sheriff watched Zigmars Raimo add 13 points and five rebounds and Brocke Stepteau contribute 11 points as the Warriors snapped a three-game losing streak to improve to 5-4. The Division II Vulcans fell to 3-4.
Jack Purchase added 10 points and nine boards for Hawai’i, which took the lead for good midway through the first half but could not extend it past 13 points at any point.