The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors secured a commanding 71-62 victory over UT Arlington on Sunday night, capping a dominant second-half performance at the Rainbow Classic. After a tightly contested first half that ended in a 27-27 deadlock, Hawaii seized control with 9:06 remaining in the third quarter. Zack Davidson broke the tie with a crucial jump shot to extend the lead to 47-45, a momentum shift the Mavericks never recovered from.
Zack Davidson’s 21 points seal decisive second-half surge for Rainbow Warriors
Davidson emerged as the offensive engine for the Warriors, finishing with a game-high 21 points and six rebounds. His scoring was supported by a balanced bench, as Bol Dengdit contributed 15 points and five rebounds. Chance Trujillo added 12 points, providing stability from the perimeter despite shooting 3-for-11 from the field, while his perfect 4-for-4 free-throw shooting kept Hawaii in the game during critical stretches.
For UT Arlington, Tristan Hankins led all scorers with 23 points, but the Mavericks (2-1) lacked sufficient depth to counter Hawaii’s late-game surge. Mier Panoam added 10 points and two steals, while Niko Bundalo provided a double-digit rebounding effort with nine boards. The win improves Hawaii’s record to 3-0, establishing early confidence for the Rainbow Warriors as they continue their non-conference schedule.
Source: Yahoo Sports
