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Hawaii Beats UC Irvine 71-64 to Win Big West and Clinch First NCAA Tournament Berth Since 2016

UC Irvine and Hawaii meet for the third time this season with both teams holding over 23 wins as they compete for the Big West Conference title.

  • Sunday at 6:30 p.m., UC Irvine men's basketball team will face Hawaii men's basketball team in Henderson for the Big West Championship.
  • This being the third meeting of the season, UC Irvine and Hawaii face off after UC Irvine's 87-76 win on January 30, shaping the title matchup.
  • Key numbers to note for UC Irvine are their 78.7 points, 48.2% shooting, 37.3 rebounds, and 5.8 made 3-pointers per game, with Kyle Evans leading in rebounds.
  • Hawaii brings a 78.4-point scoring average and is 7-3 when they limit turnovers, as they average 13.0 per game.
  • Betting lines show UC Irvine as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 85, role players like Andre Henry and Quandre Bullock could influence the outcome.
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UC Irvine Anteaters square off against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in Big West Championship

The UC Irvine Anteaters and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors play for the Big West Championship. Saturday's game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

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