The University of Hawai‘i men’s basketball team heads to California this week for its second road trip of the season, taking on UC Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 9, at the SRC Arena.
Tipoff between the ‘Bows and Highlanders is set for 5:00 p.m. HST and will be streamed on ESPN+.
The Rainbow Warriors (9-5, 1-2 Big West) are coming off a 68-55 victory over Cal Poly to close out a six-game homestand last Saturday. UH stifled the Mustangs, holding them to season lows in points (55), field-goal percentage (33.8%), and three-pointers made (7).
UC Riverside (11-5, 3-1) started Big West play strong with three straight wins before falling to UC Irvine, 81-57, on the road. The Highlanders have been dominant at home this season, posting a perfect 6-0 record, while the Rainbow Warriors are seeking their first road win, entering the game at 0-2 in away contests…