Hawai'i Tops UC Davis in Close Contest
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · University Credit Union Center
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 77, UC Davis Aggies 73, 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 UC Davis Aggies?
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors beat UC Davis Aggies 77-73 at University Credit Union Center on February 26, 2026.
Who was favored in Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs UC Davis Aggies?
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors edged out the UC Davis Aggies with a final score of 77-73 at the University Credit Union Center. This game was significant as it showcased the competitive nature of both teams in the NCAAB landscape, with Hawai'i improving their record to 21-7 while UC Davis fell to 17-13.
Hawai'i entered the game with a solid away record of 20-7, having won six of their last ten games, and were riding a one-game winning streak. They averaged 78.8 points scored and allowed 77.1 points during that stretch. Their recent form included a win against UC Santa Barbara, where they won 78-75, and a loss to Cal Poly, where they fell 75-86. The Rainbow Warriors had a balanced home and away performance, with a home record of 4-1 and an away record of 2-3 in their last five games, averaging 74.8 points scored and 77.2 points allowed.
On the other hand, UC Davis had a home record of 17-12, with a recent form of 6-4 in their last ten games and also on a one-game winning streak. They averaged 75.0 points scored and allowed 73.3 points during this period. Their last five games saw them with a record of 3-2, averaging 71.8 points scored and 69.2 points allowed. Their recent victory against UC Riverside, where they won 78-73, highlighted their competitive edge at home, where they recorded a 4-1 record.
In terms of head-to-head meetings, this match marked the third encounter between the two teams in the past two seasons. Hawai'i had previously won two out of the three games, including a 75-69 victory earlier this season on December 5, 2025, and a 78-70 win last season on March 2, 2025. UC Davis managed to secure a narrow victory in their first meeting on January 24, 2025, winning 68-66.
Injuries were not a significant factor affecting either team in this matchup, allowing both sides to field their strongest lineups. The market had Hawai'i favored by 1.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 146.5. The odds reflected the competitive nature of the game, with Hawai'i at -130 on the money line and UC Davis at +110.
The game conditions were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and both teams delivered a thrilling performance. The second half saw critical scoring plays that defined the outcome, including a layup by Marcus Wilson that brought Hawai'i to 73 points, followed by several free throws that sealed their victory.
Overall, this matchup was a testament to the resilience and skill of both teams, with Hawai'i managing to maintain their edge in the series against UC Davis.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | HAW -1.5 | 146.5 o -115 / u -105 | Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors -130 · UC Davis Aggies +110 |
Leaders
- PointsMarcus Wilson25UC Davis Aggies
- AssistsNiko Rocak3UC Davis Aggies
- ReboundsOmer Suljanovic8UC Davis Aggies
- PointsIsaac Johnson16Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
- AssistsHunter Erickson6Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
- ReboundsHunter Erickson6Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
Recent form
UC Davis Aggies
Last 10: 6-4Streak W175 scored · 73.3 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W78-73at UC Riverside HighlandersFeb 21
- L92-93at Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 20
- W71-54vs Long Beach State BeachFeb 14
- L51-68at UC San Diego TritonsFeb 13
- W67-58vs Cal Poly MustangsFeb 7
- W85-75vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosFeb 6
- W80-72at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersJan 31
- L78-94at Cal State Northridge MatadorsJan 30
- W74-66vs UC Riverside HighlandersJan 24
- L74-80vs UC San Diego TritonsJan 23
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
Last 10: 6-4Streak W178.8 scored · 77.1 allowed per game2-3 away
- W78-75vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosFeb 22
- L75-86vs Cal Poly MustangsFeb 20
- L60-84at Cal State Northridge MatadorsFeb 15
- W89-74at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersFeb 13
- W72-67vs UC San Diego TritonsFeb 8
- W89-82at Long Beach State BeachJan 31
- 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
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 |
Box score
| Stat | Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | UC Davis Aggies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-55 | 22-51 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 10-22 | 8-26 |
| Three-point % | 45 | 31 |
| Free throws | 11-13 | 21-26 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 21 |
| Assists | 13 | 10 |
| Steals | 10 | 6 |
| Blocks | 6 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 18 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 26 |
| Fouls | 20 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 83 | 9 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half49-38Niko Rocak makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-39Niko Rocak makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-39Isaac Finlinson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dre Bullock assists)
- 2nd Half52-42Isaiah Chappell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Connor Sevilla assists)
- 2nd Half52-45Carl Daughtery Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Chappell assists)
- 2nd Half52-48Omer Suljanovic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Brayden Fagbemi assists)
- 2nd Half53-48Yacine Toumi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-48Yacine Toumi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-48Hunter Erickson makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half56-50Carl Daughtery Jr. makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half56-52Marcus Wilson makes layup
- 2nd Half58-52Yacine Toumi makes layup
- 2nd Half60-52Gytis Nemeiksa makes layup (Hunter Erickson assists)
- 2nd Half60-53Niko Rocak makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-54Niko Rocak makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-57Connor Sevilla makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half61-57Hunter Erickson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-57Hunter Erickson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-58Marcus Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-59Marcus Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-59Isaiah Kerr makes layup
- 2nd Half66-59Gytis Nemeiksa makes layup
- 2nd Half66-61Marcus Wilson makes layup
- 2nd Half68-61Isaac Finlinson makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half70-61Harry Rouhliadeff makes 1-foot dunk (Hunter Erickson assists)
- 2nd Half70-62Isaiah Chappell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-62Gytis Nemeiksa makes layup
- 2nd Half72-64Niko Rocak makes layup
- 2nd Half72-65Connor Sevilla makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-66Connor Sevilla makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-66Gytis Nemeiksa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-68Marcus Wilson makes layup
- 2nd Half73-70Marcus Wilson makes layup
- 2nd Half73-71Marcus Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-71Isaac Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-71Isaac Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-72Marcus Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-73Marcus Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-73Isaac Finlinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-73Isaac Finlinson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours UC Davis Aggies, below favours Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors.
Venue
- University Credit Union CenterDavis, CA
- Attendance1821
- OfficialsRon Groover, Eric Curry, Brooks Wells
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