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Hawaii vs UC Riverside Final: 88-83 - Recap
Hawaii earned a 88-83 victory over UC Riverside on Friday, getting 24 points from James Jean-Marie at Student Recreation Center.
Bettors who backed Hawaii were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks.
Hawaii got 21 points from Junior Madut and another 11 points from Noel Coleman. Junior Madut contributed 3 assists, while Junior Madut cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
UC Riverside got a 20-point performance from Arinze Chidom, who was supported by 18 points from Zyon Pullin. Dominick Pickett had 3 assists in a losing cause for UC Riverside, while Zyon Pullin grabbed 10 rebounds.
Hawaii led at halftime, 30-27.
UC Riverside had a 38-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.