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UC San Diego

03-15 06:00

60 - 48

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The UC San Diego Tritons delivered a commanding performance to defeat the Hawaii Rainbow Wahine 60-48 in a Women's National Collegiate Athletic Association matchup. The game commenced at 6:00 AM UTC on March 15, 2026, at UC San Diego's home court, where a strong second-half surge proved decisive. This victory solidified UC San Diego's position as a formidable contender in their conference as the regular season wound down. UC San Diego established control early with efficient ball movement and perimeter shooting, taking a modest lead into halftime. However, Hawaii mounted a spirited comeback early in the third quarter, closing the gap to a single possession. The turning point came midway through the third when UC San Diego ignited a 12-2 run, fueled by consecutive three-pointers and aggressive defense that forced several Hawaii turnovers. That run extended the lead to double digits, and Hawaii never managed to cut it below eight points for the remainder of the contest. A key focus was UC San Diego's balanced scoring attack, with multiple players reaching double figures, which overwhelmed Hawaii's defense. Hawaii's star post player had a strong individual performance with a double-double, but she received insufficient support as her teammates struggled from the field. UC San Diego's bench provided crucial energy and points, particularly during the game-defining run in the third quarter. The win allowed UC San Diego to climb in the conference standings, enhancing their seeding for the upcoming conference tournament. For Hawaii, the loss made their path to a top-tier tournament seed more challenging, adding pressure to their final regular-season games. After the game, the UC San Diego head coach highlighted her team's response to adversity: "When they made their push, we didn't panic. We stuck to our system and got key contributions from everyone." The Hawaii coach acknowledged the challenge, saying, "We competed hard, but their depth and execution in the third quarter was the difference. We need to find more consistency." The starting lineups saw UC San Diego utilize a quick, guard-oriented lineup to push the pace, while Hawaii relied on their interior presence, a strategy that was effectively countered by UC San Diego's defensive adjustments.