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Top-ranked Baylor blows by Hawaii

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Baylor guard Niya Johnson, left, runs with Hawaii guard Marissa Wimbley (3) towards the net during the second half of the NCAA women's college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Honolulu. Baylor defeated Hawaii 77-42. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Brittney Griner had 10 points and four rebounds in just 16 minutes and No. 1 Baylor easily defeated Hawaii 77-42 on Sunday in the final day of the Jack in the Box Rainbow Wahine Classic.

Kamilah Martin had 15 points and eight rebounds to lead the Rainbow Wahine (1-3) in front of a Stan Sheriff Center crowd of 1,408.

A 3-point play by guard Destiny King gave UH a 3-2 lead in the opening minutes.

Jordan Madden hit two 3-pointers as part of a 15-2 run and Makenzie Robertson came off the bench to hit thee from distance to help the Bears (4-1) take a 39-17 halftime lead.

UH finished with a 21-20 advantage on the glass in the first half thanks to nine offensive rebounds.

Griner played the first three minutes of the second half before calling it a day.

Robertson finished 7-for-8 from the 3-point line and had a game-high 23 points.

King added seven points and six rebounds for UH, which shot 30 percent (16-for-54) from the field.

Up next for Hawaii is the Waikiki Beach Marriott Rainbow Wahine Showdown beginning Friday.

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