Hawai‘i opened its season with a 74-73 win over Seattle after Jaden Matingou buried a mid-range jumper with 1.2 seconds remaining. In his Rainbow Warriors debut, Matingou scored 20 points, and Hawai‘i held on after surrendering a 16-point first-half lead and briefly falling behind late.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Hawai‘i 74, Seattle 73.
  • Matingou scored 20 points, shooting 5-for-6 from the field and 9-for-12 at the free-throw line.
  • Chance Trujillo added 19 points, including four 3-pointers.
  • Seattle’s Mason Williams and Will Heimbrodt scored 20 points apiece.
Yes, But

Hawai‘i controlled the first half and led by as many as 16, but Seattle steadily erased the deficit and took its first lead with 3:30 left. The Redhawks had a chance to extend their one-point advantage in the closing seconds, but missed both free throws before Matingou’s winner.

State of Play
  • Four Rainbow Warriors scored in double figures.
  • Marcus Adams Jr. contributed 12 points and seven rebounds; Zack Davidson added 11 points.
  • Hawai‘i next hosts the OUTRIGGER Rainbow Classic, beginning Nov. 6 against Bethesda.
What's Next

The Rainbow Warriors face Bethesda on Nov. 6 to open the four-team tournament, which also includes UT Arlington and Portland.

Bottom Line

Hawai‘i’s opener was a test of composure as much as scoring: after losing control of a sizable lead, the ‘Bows got the decisive shot from their debuting guard and a final defensive stop to secure the win.