UH Football: Hawaii routs UNLV to clinch bowl berth






































































STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Hawaii long snapper Noah Borden (1) brings out the flag before the game against the UNLV Rebels for the Island Showdown Trophy on Saturday at Aloha Stadium. Hawaii won 35-38.ASSOCIATED PRESS
While holding the jersey of former Hawaii football player Vince Manuwai, former Hawaii football players, staff, and alumni walk onto the field in memory of Manuwai before the game.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawaii football players lock arms in memory of former Hawaii football player Vince Manuwai before the game.STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
The late Vince Manuwai played as an offensive lineman at Hawai and spent eight seasons playing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Manuwai, who was 38, passed away Nov. 4.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald (13) receives the snap.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii defensive back Ikem Okeke (22) stares down UNLV wide receiver Tyleek Collins (9) before tackling him after a return kick.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald (13) runs for a first down as UNLV linebacker Bailey Laolagi (48) tackles.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
UNLV tight end Noah Bean (46) celebrates a touchdown.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii running back Fred Holly III (21) carries the ball.STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich during the game.STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
UNLV running back Lexington Thomas (3) is tackled by Hawaii defensive backs Ikem Okeke (22) and Kalen Hicks (16).STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers (1) breaks away for a long run.STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
UNLV tight end Noah Bean (46) makes a 9-yard touchdown catch in the end zone.STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Hawaii wide receiver John Ursua (5) runs past UNLV defensive back Dalton Baker (33).STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich during the game.STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
UNLV running back Lexington Thomas (3) is tackled by Hawaii defensive back Kalen Hicks (16).STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
UNLV running back Lexington Thomas (3) breaks away for a 45-yard touchdown run.STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Hawaii wide receiver John Ursua (5) gets hit hard by UNLV defensive back Demitrious Gibbs (22).STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
UNLV quarterback Max Gilliam (6) passes.STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
UNLV running back Evan Owens (29) is tackled by Hawaii defensive back Kalen Hicks (16).STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald (13) breaks tackles during the game.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii wide receiver JoJo Ward (19) runs into the end zone for a touchdown as UNLV defensive back Dalton Baker (33) went to tackle.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii place kicker Ryan Meskell (94) makes a field goal.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii linebacker Penei Pavihi (33) gestures after a tackle.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii quarterback Chevan Cordeiro (12) runs for a first down during the fourth quarter.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawaii wide receiver JoJo Ward (19) makes a catch over UNLV defensive back Jocquez Kalili (26) and defensive back Evan Austrie (17).ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawaii wide receiver Cedric Byrd (6) reacts after making the game winning touchdown against UNLV.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawaii wide receiver Cedric Byrd (6) celebrates with teammates running back Dayton Furuta (7) and wide receiver Devan Stubblefield (9) after he made the game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter.STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Hawaii wide receiver John Ursua (5) makes the game winning catch with 1:25 left for a 68-yard touchdown.STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Hawaii wide receiver John Ursua (5) makes the game winning catch with 1:25 left for a 68-yard touchdown.STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Hawaii celebrated a 35-28 victory in a game between the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the UNLV Rebels.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich hugged quarterback Larry Tuileta (14) as part of the senior night festivities after their win 35-28 over UNLV.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
The Hawaii Warriors converged on the Island Showdown trophy after their 35-28 win over the UNLV Rebels. Hawaii now qualifies for the Hawaii Bowl.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii's Elijah Dale (28) and Micah Vanterpool caress the Hawaii Island Showdown trophy after their win.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii Warriors pose for a senior night photo after their win on Saturday night.