UC San Diego Halts Hawaii’s 6-Game Winning Streak
In a pivotal women’s basketball matchup, UC San Diego halted Hawaii’s six-game winning streak with a decisive 59-46 victory. This game took place at LionTree Arena in La Jolla, California, marking a significant moment for the Tritons and the Rainbow Wahine.
Key Game Highlights
- Date: January 17
- Location: LionTree Arena, La Jolla, California
- Final Score: UC San Diego 59, Hawaii 46
- Winning Team: UC San Diego (17-6 overall, 12-1 Big West)
- Hawaii’s Record: 12-10 overall, 6-6 Big West
Outstanding Performers
Mikayla Rose emerged as the standout player, scoring a game-high 28 points. Rose also set a Division I program record by securing nine steals, contributing to Hawaii’s struggles with 19 turnovers during the game.
Erin Condron, who recently established a Division I record by scoring 32 points against Long Beach State, added 12 points, five rebounds, and three blocks for the Tritons. In contrast, Bailey Flavell led Hawaii with 18 points, supported by Imani Perez, who notched eight rebounds, three blocks, and three steals.
Game Analysis
The Rainbow Wahine had a strong start, tallying 20 points in the first quarter with an impressive shooting percentage of 66.7% (8-for-12). However, their offensive momentum faltered, as they managed to score just 26 points over the remaining three quarters.
This victory marks the second consecutive double-digit win for UC San Diego against Hawaii in their matchups this season, further solidifying their status at the top of the Big West standings.
Upcoming Matches
Following this defeat, Hawaii will return home to face Cal State Bakersfield and Cal State Northridge next week. The team aims to rebound from this setback and regain their winning momentum.
