Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Friday, January 24, 2025 65° Today's Paper


Breaking NewsSports Breaking

Rainbow Wahine run win streak to 6 by beating UC Davis

Brooklyn Rewers scored a game-high 12 points and Imani Perez and Lily Wahinekapu and 11 points for the Rainbow Wahine, who extended their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 56-46 victory over UC Davis tonight.

A SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center crowd of 871 watched Hawaii (12-6, 6-2 Big West) jump further up the conference standings with a win over the Aggies (12-7, 6-3), who eliminated UH in the semifinals of last year’s conference tournament in March.

Perez scored eight of her points in the third quarter and Rewers doubled UH’s margin midway through the fourth quarter with a straightaway 3-pointer to push the Hawaii lead to 48-42.

UC Davis got within two points with less than three minutes to go on a Victoria Baker steal and layup, only to see UH answer with MeiLani McBee converting a three-point play on a back cut for a layup off of a feed from Perez.

Rewers also had five rebounds and a block in the final minute that led to two Wahinekapu free throws to put the game away.

Perez went 3-for-3 from the 3-point line and added nine rebounds and three steals.

McBee finished with six points and eight rebounds and Jovi Lefotu had nine points and three rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench.

UH out rebounded UC Davis 43-28.

Next up for Hawaii is defending Big West champion UC Irvine on Saturday at 7 p.m.

By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. Having trouble with comments? Learn more here.