The University of Hawaii men's basketball team completes its California road trip with a matchup against CSUN on February 14, following an 89-74 victory at CSU Bakersfield. With this win and UC Irvine's loss, Hawaii leads the Big West conference at 10-3, while CSUN is fourth at 8-5. The 'Bows have a strong record against CSUN, winning their previous meeting 89-68 and holding the advantage in the all-time series. Notably, Hawaii has excelled in defensive metrics, leading the nation in 3-point field goal percentage defense.

By the Numbers
  • Hawaii leads the Big West conference with a 10-3 record.
  • The 'Bows have won three conference road games by 15 or more points this season.
Yes, But

CSUN poses a strong challenge, being 11-1 at home this season, with their only loss coming to Long Beach State. The Matadors are also on a four-game winning streak, indicating they can perform well despite their prior loss to Hawaii.

State of Play
  • Hawaii currently leads the nation in 3-point field goal percentage defense at 26.8%.
  • CSUN's Josiah Davis ranks 6th nationally in assists per game with 7.3.
What's Next

The upcoming game against CSUN is crucial for Hawaii to solidify its conference standing and maintain momentum as they head into the latter part of the season.

Bottom Line

Hawaii’s solid defensive performance and ability to score big in recent games position them as strong contenders in the Big West, making this matchup against CSUN vital for maintaining their lead in the standings.