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Hawaii Women

03-14 03:00

67 - 63

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UC Irvine Women

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Ended67 - 63

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Women's National Collegiate Athletic Association: Hawaii Women 67-63 UC Irvine Women In a tightly contested NCAA women's basketball clash, the Hawaii Rainbow Wahine held off a determined UC Irvine Anteaters squad to secure a hard-fought 67-63 victory. The game was a defensive struggle for long stretches, with Hawaii making the crucial plays down the stretch to clinch a win that could prove vital for their conference tournament seeding. The first half was a low-scoring, physical battle, with both teams struggling to find clean shots against tenacious defense. Hawaii managed to take a narrow lead into the break, but UC Irvine refused to go away, chipping away at the deficit throughout the third quarter. The fourth quarter saw multiple ties and lead changes, setting up a dramatic finish. With the score knotted at 63-63 and under a minute to play, Hawaii's senior forward converted a tough post move to give her team the lead. On the ensuing possession, Hawaii came up with a critical steal, and their point guard sank two clutch free throws to ice the game. The standout performance came from Hawaii's center, who recorded a double-double with key blocks and rebounds in the final minutes. UC Irvine's guard was brilliant in defeat, scoring a game-high 24 points and nearly willing her team to an upset. The win provides Hawaii with positive momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season, while UC Irvine, despite the loss, showed the grit that will make them a tough out in the upcoming Big West tournament.