The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team mounted a fierce comeback but fell short in a 68-65 loss to UC Davis in the semifinals of the Big West Championship.

The Big Picture

The Rainbow Warriors faced a challenging game against UC Davis with both halves dominated by the hot-shooting Aggies, ultimately leading to their victory.

By the Numbers
  • Bernardo da Silva led the Rainbow Warriors with 14 points.
  • Elijah Pepper of UC Davis scored a game-high 25 points.
  • UH shot 45.2% from the field to UC Davis' 44.1%.
  • The Aggies had a 20-10 advantage in points off turnovers.
State of Play
  • UC Davis advances to the championship game against Long Beach State.
  • The Rainbow Warriors concluded their season with a valiant effort despite falling short in the semifinals.
What's Next

UC Davis will face Long Beach State in the championship game following their victory over the Rainbow Warriors.

Bottom Line

The Rainbow Warriors' comeback effort wasn't enough as they fell short against UC Davis, ending their season in the Big West semifinals.