Hawai'i Defeats Long Beach State in Close Contest
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 89, Long Beach State Beach 82, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Long Beach State Beach?
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors beat Long Beach State Beach 89-82 at LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid on January 31, 2026.
Who was favored in Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Long Beach State Beach?
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -380 (about 79% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors edged out the Long Beach State Beach with a final score of 89-82 at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid. This game showcased the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with Hawai'i boasting a strong away record of 16-5 compared to Long Beach State's 8-15 overall performance.
The Rainbow Warriors entered this game with a recent record of 7-3 over their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak following a defeat to UC Irvine. They averaged 80.3 points scored and allowed 67.0 points during this stretch. Their away record stood at 2-3, indicating some struggles on the road, but they had previously secured a significant victory against UC Riverside with a score of 88-45.
In contrast, Long Beach State had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they were struggling with a three-game losing streak heading into this contest. They averaged 76.0 points scored and allowed 74.1 points during this period. Their home record was notably better at 4-1 compared to their away record of 1-4, which highlighted their reliance on home court advantage.
Historically, the matchup between these two teams had been evenly contested, with the previous meetings resulting in a 1-1 record. Long Beach State won their last encounter on December 7, 2024, with a score of 76-68, while Hawai'i had claimed victory in their earlier meeting on February 14, 2025, with a narrow 62-60 win.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either team, allowing both squads to field their full rosters. The conditions for the game were typical for a basketball matchup, played indoors at the home venue of Long Beach State.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Hawai'i favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 144.5. The odds reflected the expectation of a competitive game, though Hawai'i's performance ultimately justified their status as the favorite.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a series of critical scoring plays that kept the contest close. Notably, Dre Bullock made key contributions for Hawai'i, including a step-back jumpshot and several free throws that helped seal the victory in the closing moments. The final scoring plays saw Petar Majstorovic and Leopold Levillain also contributing from the free-throw line, ensuring that Hawai'i maintained their lead in the final minutes.
In conclusion, the game was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams, with Hawai'i managing to secure the win despite the close score. This result further solidifies Hawai'i's position as a formidable opponent in the league, while Long Beach State will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | HAW -8.5 | 144.5 o -112 / u -108 | Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors -380 · Long Beach State Beach +300 |
Leaders
- PointsPetar Majstorovic22Long Beach State Beach
- AssistsIsaiah Lewis6Long Beach State Beach
- ReboundsLeopold Levillain10Long Beach State Beach
- PointsDre Bullock26Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
- AssistsHunter Erickson8Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
- ReboundsDre Bullock9Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
Recent form
Long Beach State Beach
Last 10: 5-5Streak L376 scored · 74.1 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L61-71at UC Riverside HighlandersJan 30
- L71-74vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosJan 25
- L61-71at Cal State Fullerton TitansJan 23
- W87-80at Cal State Northridge MatadorsJan 18
- W88-73vs UC Riverside HighlandersJan 16
- W81-75vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersJan 11
- L64-74at UC Irvine AnteatersJan 9
- W74-66vs Cal Poly MustangsJan 4
- W113-66vs Lincoln (CA) OaklandersDec 31
- L60-91at Iowa State CyclonesDec 21
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
Last 10: 7-3Streak L180.3 scored · 67 allowed per game2-3 away
- L76-87at UC Irvine AnteatersJan 30
- W89-68vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsJan 25
- W98-71vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersJan 23
- L62-77at UC Santa Barbara GauchosJan 18
- W86-66at Cal Poly MustangsJan 16
- W67-66vs UC Irvine AnteatersJan 11
- L73-83at UC San Diego TritonsJan 4
- W88-45at UC Riverside HighlandersJan 2
- W66-61vs UTEP MinersDec 14
- W98-46vs Hawaiʻi Hilo VulcansDec 11
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 29-7 | - | 15-5 |
| San Diego State | 22-11 | 1 | 14-6 |
| New Mexico | 26-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Grand Canyon | 20-12 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nevada | 24-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Boise State | 20-12 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Colorado State | 21-13 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UNLV | 18-17 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Wyoming | 18-15 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 13-19 | 8 | 7-13 |
| San José State | 9-24 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Air Force | 3-29 | 15 | 0-20 |
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
Box score
| Stat | Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | Long Beach State Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-50 | 30-68 |
| Field goal % | 58 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 8-14 | 6-20 |
| Three-point % | 57 | 30 |
| Free throws | 23-29 | 16-20 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 20 |
| Assists | 14 | 9 |
| Steals | 4 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 38 |
| Fouls | 19 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 63 | 28 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half62-51Cole Farrell makes 22-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Lewis assists)
- 2nd Half62-53Leopold Levillain makes layup
- 2nd Half63-53Isaac Finlinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-53Harry Rouhliadeff makes layup
- 2nd Half68-53Isaac Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Hunter Erickson assists)
- 2nd Half68-54Leopold Levillain makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-55Leopold Levillain makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-55Isaac Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-55Isaac Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-57Isaiah Lewis makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half70-58Isaiah Lewis makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-60Petar Majstorovic makes layup
- 2nd Half71-60Isaac Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-62Shaquil Bender makes layup
- 2nd Half72-62Dre Bullock makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-62Dre Bullock makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-64Shay Johnson Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half73-66Cole Farrell makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half73-67Isaiah Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-68Isaiah Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-68Hunter Erickson makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half78-68Hunter Erickson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dre Bullock assists)
- 2nd Half78-70Shay Johnson Jr. makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half80-70Isaac Johnson makes 6-foot jumper (Hunter Erickson assists)
- 2nd Half80-72Cole Farrell makes layup
- 2nd Half82-72Dre Bullock makes layup
- 2nd Half82-73Petar Majstorovic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-74Petar Majstorovic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-76Shaquil Bender makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half83-76Hunter Erickson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-78Petar Majstorovic makes layup
- 2nd Half83-79Leopold Levillain makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-80Leopold Levillain makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half83-81Petar Majstorovic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-82Petar Majstorovic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half85-82Dre Bullock makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half86-82Dre Bullock makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-82Dre Bullock makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half88-82Isaac Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half89-82Isaac Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Long Beach State Beach, below favours Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors.
Venue
- LBS Financial Credit Union PyramidLong Beach, CA
- Attendance1368
- OfficialsRandy Heimerman, Chris Hudson, Kirk Smith
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