UC Irvine Edges Hawaii 71-64 in Close CBB Showdown
UC Irvine defeated Hawaii 71-64 in a tight college-basketball clash at Lee's Family Forum, riding a balanced scoring effort after a 93-point semifinal and a stout defensive effort to hold Hawaii in check. Hawaii was dealing with injuries to Tanner Cuff and Aaron Hunkin-Claytor, while four UC Irvine players reached double figures. Irvine covered the spread (-1.5) and claimed the win in a game that mirrored the regular-season split between the teams.
