Hawai'i Tops UC Irvine in Close Contest
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:05 PM ET · Lee's Family Forum
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 71, UC Irvine Anteaters 64, 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 Irvine Anteaters?
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors beat UC Irvine Anteaters 71-64 at Lee's Family Forum on March 14, 2026.
Who was favored in Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs UC Irvine Anteaters?
UC Irvine Anteaters were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters with a final score of 71-64. This victory marks an important win for Hawai'i, who improved their season record to 25-8, while UC Irvine fell to 23-12. The game took place at Lee's Family Forum, where both teams had shown strong performances leading up to this encounter.
Prior to the game, UC Irvine was riding a five-game winning streak, showcasing a solid home record of 5-1 in their last six games. They had averaged 82.2 points scored in their last five outings, while allowing 71.8 points. Their recent form included impressive victories over teams like Cal State Northridge and UC Davis. In contrast, Hawai'i had a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, with a recent win against Cal State Fullerton. They had averaged 78.4 points scored and allowed 76.5 points during this stretch, demonstrating their competitive edge.
When examining their performances at home versus away, UC Irvine had a home record of 23-11, while Hawai'i boasted an away record of 24-8. This matchup was significant, as it pitted two teams with strong season records against each other, and both had shown resilience throughout the season.
In their previous meetings, Hawai'i had a slight edge, holding a 3-1 record against UC Irvine in their last four encounters. The most recent game prior to this matchup was on January 30, 2026, where UC Irvine emerged victorious with a score of 87-76. However, the earlier meeting in January 2026 saw Hawai'i narrowly defeat UC Irvine 67-66, indicating the competitive nature of their rivalry.
In terms of injuries, no specific players were mentioned in the block, which suggests that both teams were likely at full strength for this critical game.
Betting lines from DraftKings indicated that UC Irvine was favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 141.5. The odds reflected a close contest, with UC Irvine's money line at -120.0 and Hawai'i's at 100.0. The spread suggested that the game was expected to be competitive, which was evident in the final score.
The conditions at Lee's Family Forum were conducive to an exciting game, with both teams bringing their best efforts to the court. As the game progressed, key scoring plays highlighted the intensity of the matchup. Isaac Johnson made crucial layups for Hawai'i, extending their lead in the second half. Kyle Evans also contributed significantly for UC Irvine, but ultimately, Hawai'i's late-game execution proved decisive.
The game concluded with Hawai'i maintaining their composure and securing the victory, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. This win not only boosts their confidence but also adds another chapter to their competitive history against UC Irvine.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UCI -1.5 | 141.5 o -112 / u -108 | Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors +100 · UC Irvine Anteaters -120 |
Leaders
- PointsJurian Dixon17UC Irvine Anteaters
- AssistsJurian Dixon3UC Irvine Anteaters
- ReboundsKyle Evans10UC Irvine Anteaters
- PointsIsaac Johnson22Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
- AssistsHunter Erickson8Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
- ReboundsHarry Rouhliadeff12Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
Recent form
UC Irvine Anteaters
Last 10: 7-3Streak W578.7 scored · 71.6 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W93-78vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsMar 14
- W79-69vs UC Davis AggiesMar 8
- W107-85vs Cal Poly MustangsMar 6
- W64-60vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosMar 1
- W68-67at Cal State Northridge MatadorsFeb 27
- L69-71vs UC San Diego TritonsFeb 22
- W69-58at Long Beach State BeachFeb 20
- W86-65vs Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 15
- L73-79at Cal Poly MustangsFeb 13
- L79-84at UC Santa Barbara GauchosFeb 8
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
Last 10: 7-3Streak W178.4 scored · 76.5 allowed per game3-1 away
- W78-63vs Cal State Fullerton TitansMar 14
- L75-84vs Long Beach State BeachMar 8
- W93-74vs UC Riverside HighlandersMar 6
- W87-85at Cal State Fullerton TitansMar 1
- W77-73at UC Davis AggiesFeb 27
- 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
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 | UC Irvine Anteaters |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-66 | 22-61 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 36 |
| Three-pointers | 8-26 | 5-11 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 45 |
| Free throws | 9-15 | 15-17 |
| Free throw % | 60 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 17 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 26 |
| Assists | 17 | 9 |
| Steals | 7 | 9 |
| Blocks | 10 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 24 |
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 7 | 7 |
| Time in front | 75 | 13 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half31-28Isaiah Kerr makes driving layup
- 1st Half31-30Jovan Jester Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half31-33Jurian Dixon makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half33-33Isaac Johnson makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Harry Rouhliadeff assists)
- 2nd Half33-34Jurian Dixon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-34Dre Bullock makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Hunter Erickson assists)
- 2nd Half35-36Akiva McBirney-Griffin makes driving layup
- 2nd Half36-36Dre Bullock makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-36Dre Bullock makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-36Isaac Finlinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-36Isaac Finlinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-37Harrison Carrington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-38Harrison Carrington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-38Dre Bullock makes 24-foot three point jumper (Hunter Erickson assists)
- 2nd Half44-38Yacine Toumi makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-41Andre Henry makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jovan Jester Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half44-43Harrison Carrington makes layup (Jurian Dixon assists)
- 2nd Half44-44Jovan Jester Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-44Isaiah Kerr makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaac Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half47-46Derin Saran makes 21-foot jumper (Andre Henry assists)
- 2nd Half50-46Isaiah Kerr makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dre Bullock assists)
- 2nd Half50-48Andre Henry makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-50Jurian Dixon makes 12-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half52-50Isaac Johnson makes driving layup (Hunter Erickson assists)
- 2nd Half54-50Isaac Johnson makes layup (Isaiah Kerr assists)
- 2nd Half57-50Hunter Erickson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Harry Rouhliadeff assists)
- 2nd Half57-52Kyle Evans makes layup (Derin Saran assists)
- 2nd Half57-54Derin Saran makes layup (Andre Henry assists)
- 2nd Half59-54Harry Rouhliadeff makes driving layup (Isaiah Kerr assists)
- 2nd Half59-56Kyle Evans makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half62-56Harry Rouhliadeff makes 28-foot three point jumper (Hunter Erickson assists)
- 2nd Half62-59Andre Henry makes 26-foot three point jumper (Derin Saran assists)
- 2nd Half64-59Isaac Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half66-59Isaac Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-61Kyle Evans makes layup (Jurian Dixon assists)
- 2nd Half66-62Kyle Evans makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half66-64Kyle Evans makes layup (Jurian Dixon assists)
- 2nd Half68-64Harry Rouhliadeff makes layup (Isaac Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half70-64Dre Bullock makes driving layup
- 2nd Half71-64Harry Rouhliadeff makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours UC Irvine Anteaters, below favours Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors.
Venue
- Lee's Family ForumHenderson, NV
- Attendance3488
- OfficialsRandy McCall, Deron White, Tony Padilla
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