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Diamond Head Classic - Hawaii Defeats Pepperdine 76-70 - Recap
Hawaii earned a 76-70 victory over Pepperdine on Thursday, getting 22 points from Noel Coleman at SimpliFI Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
Hawaii was a -4.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Hawaii got 19 points from Kamaka Hepa and another 17 points from JoVon McClanahan. Kamaka Hepa contributed 3 assists, while Samuta Avea cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Pepperdine got a 23-point performance from Maxwell Lewis, who was supported by 15 points from Houston Mallette. Houston Mallette had 2 assists in a losing cause for Pepperdine, while Maxwell Lewis grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Hawaii were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Hawaii won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-23.
Hawaii heads into a battle against UC Davis. Pepperdine, meanwhile, will have their next action against Gonzaga.