Rainbow Wahine Close Out Regular Season with Dominant Win

Hawaii cruises past Long Beach State in final regular season game

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Hawaii Rainbow Wahine women's basketball team traveled to California and dominated Long Beach State in their final regular season game, winning 74-39. Hawaii outscored Long Beach 22-5 in the first quarter and never looked back, shooting 52% from the field in the first half while holding Long Beach to just 32% shooting.

Why it matters

This decisive victory caps off an impressive 8-game winning streak for Hawaii, securing them a top 4 seed in the upcoming Big West Conference Tournament. The Rainbow Wahine have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with heading into the postseason.

The details

Hawaii's defense was stifling throughout, holding Long Beach State to single-digit scoring in the first and second quarters. The Rainbow Wahine shot 60% from the floor in the first quarter and 52% in the first half overall. Keiara Curtis led Hawaii with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Saniyah Neverson added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks, and Imani Perez contributed 13 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks.

  • The game took place on March 7, 2026 as the final regular season contest for both teams.

The players

Keiara Curtis

A standout player for the Hawaii Rainbow Wahine, finishing with 16 points and 7 rebounds in the win.

Saniyah Neverson

Recorded 15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks for Hawaii in the victory.

Imani Perez

Contributed 13 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks for the Rainbow Wahine.

Long Beach State

The opposing team that Hawaii defeated 74-39 in the final regular season game.

Hawaii Rainbow Wahine

The women's basketball team from the University of Hawaii that closed out the regular season with a dominant win.

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What they’re saying

“This was a great way for us to finish the regular season and head into the conference tournament with momentum. Our defense really set the tone early and we were able to get contributions from a lot of different players.”

— Keiara Curtis, Hawaii Rainbow Wahine Player

What’s next

Hawaii will now turn their attention to the Big West Conference Tournament, where they will be a top 4 seed after their impressive 8-game winning streak to close out the regular season.

The takeaway

The Hawaii Rainbow Wahine women's basketball team has proven they are a force to be reckoned with, closing out the regular season in dominant fashion and positioning themselves as a top contender heading into the postseason conference tournament.