US EditionGauchos Turn in Best Performance of the Season to Beat Big West Leading Hawai'i
UC Santa Barbara ended a three-game losing streak with a defensive effort, shooting 54.7% and outrebounding Hawai'i 32-28, moving into a four-way tie for third in the Big West.
- On Saturday at the Thunderdome, UC Santa Barbara men's basketball team defeated Hawai'i 77-62, snapping a three-game losing streak with senior Aidan Mahaney scoring 17 points.
- After a bye and hard practices, UC Santa Barbara regained energy and coaches said a defensive emphasis held Hawai'i to 41.5% shooting Saturday.
- UCSB's efficient shooting showed up as team shooting hit 54.7% overall with 7-of-18 threes, while senior center Hosana Kitenge went 6-for-6 and four others scored double figures.
- With the victory, UC Santa Barbara moved into a four-way tie for third, while Hawai'i stayed tied for first with UC Irvine after their loss.
- Looking to the week ahead, the Gauchos and Rainbow Warriors return Thursday as UC Santa Barbara hosts Cal Poly in the Blue-Green Rivalry while Hawai'i faces Cal State Bakersfield after its ninth consecutive Thunderdome loss.
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