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UH Rainbow Warriors Aaron Valdes drives toward the basket against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Eric Childress and Michael Bryson during a semifinal game at the Big West Tournament Friday night at the Honda Center. UH won the game 88-76

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UH band members hold up shaka signs while UH Rainbow Warriors Aaron Valdes shoots a free throw during a semifinal game against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the Big West Tournament Friday night at the Honda Center.

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UH Rainbow Warriors head coach Eran Ganot has a few words with Aaron Valdes during the final minute of their semifinal game against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the Big West Tournament Friday night at the Honda Center.

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UH Rainbow Warriors celebrate their win with the fans after their semifinal game against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the Big West Tournament Friday night at the Honda Center.

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UH Rainbow Warriors Aaron Valdes goes in for a lay up on a fast break against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Michael Bryson during a semifinal game at the Big West Tournament Friday night at the Honda Center.

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UH Rainbow Warriors Sheriff Drammeh goes in strong against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Dajuan Smith during a semifinal game at the Big West Tournament Friday night at the Honda Center. UH won the game 88-76