What was at stake for the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team in their game against Long Beach State?
A share of the Big West regular-season title.
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Both the University of Hawai'i men's and women's basketball teams faced Long Beach State in their final regular-season games on March 7, 2026. The men's team played at home with a Big West title at stake, while the women's team concluded th...
The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team hosted Long Beach State in a crucial game with Big West title implications. The game also served as Senior Night, honoring six players. UH was tied for first place in the league standings with UC Irvine. A win against Long Beach would have given UH at least a share of the Big West regular-season title, their second ever in the conference.
Meanwhile, the University of Hawai'i women's basketball team dominated Long Beach State on the road, winning 74-39. Freshman guard Keiara Curtis scored 16 points, while Saniyah Neverson added 15 points and Imani Perez had 13 points. The Rainbow Wahine's defense was stifling, holding Long Beach State to a season-low 39 points and 26.8% shooting. The win marked their eighth in a row and secured their 20th win of the season.
Long Beach State's women's team concluded their season with the loss. Senior guard Khylee Pepe was honored in her final game. Kennan Ka led Long Beach State in scoring with 10 points.
A share of the Big West regular-season title.
Six seniors were honored.
The No. 4 seed.
Hawaii won 74-39.
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