In saying “goodbye” to UC Riverside’s season, Hawai’i earned a rare “double-bye” in next week’s Big West Conference by shooting past the visiting Highlanders, 93-74.
A supportive and appreciative crowd of 3,440 in BankOh Arena in the Stan Sheriff Center watched Gytis Nmeiksa score a team-high 19 points, grab five rebounds with two assists and two steals as the Warriors improved to 22-7 overall and 14-5 in league play, tied for first place with UC Irvine. Andrew Henderson scored a game-high 26 points and Marqui Worthy added 17 points for UC Riverside, which ended its season at 10-22, 5-15.
UH ends the regular season with a “Senior Night” home game against Long Beach State (9-22, 5-14). A victory would ensure at least a tie for its first regular season championship since 2016.
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