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Hawaii Defeats UNLV 35-28 - Recap

Hawaii won 35-28 on Saturday against UNLV behind a 148-yard receiving performance from John Ursua at Aloha Stadium.

The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -7.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors. Those betting UNDER the total were also victorious as the final score equalled an UNDER play.

Freddie Holly III rushed for 35 yards, while Cole McDonald added 24 yards in the win. John Ursua and JoJo Ward added 148 and 109 receiving yards respectively.

Lexington Thomas rushed for 129 yards for UNLV, while Evan Owens added 33 yards. Armani Rogers threw for 60 yards for the Rebels, while receivers Brandon Presley and Darren Woods Jr. had 27 and 17 yards respectively.

Hawaii outgained UNLV 411-308 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 18-16 by the Warriors.

The time of possession battle favored UNLV as their offense was on the field for 32:43, longer than the 27:17 of their opponents.

Hawaii looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against San Diego State. UNLV will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Nevada.