Hawaii MBB Hosts UC San Diego on Saturday - Pink Game for Breast Cancer Awareness

The Rainbow Warriors look to continue their strong home record against the visiting Tritons.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 1:55am

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The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team will host UC San Diego at Bankoh Arena on Saturday, February 7, with tipoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The game will be a special 'Pink Game' in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, featuring giveaways and promotions from Hawai'i Pacific Health. The Rainbow Warriors are currently tied for second in the Big West title race and have won nine consecutive home games, while UC San Diego has lost its last three contests.

Why it matters

This game is an important conference matchup as the Rainbow Warriors look to maintain their strong home-court advantage and position in the Big West standings. The 'Pink Game' also provides an opportunity to raise awareness and support for breast cancer research and treatment.

The details

The Rainbow Warriors are coming off a recent 89-82 victory at Long Beach State and currently hold a record of 13-1 at home. Head coach Eran Ganot has an impressive overall record of 190-125 across 12 seasons, with 187 of those wins coming at Hawai'i over the past 11 years. UC San Diego, on the other hand, has lost its last three games and is tied for sixth in the league standings. The Tritons will face a familiar face in former UH player Tom Beattie, who now serves as their third-leading scorer and top distributor.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  • The Rainbow Warriors have won nine consecutive home games at Bankoh Arena.

The players

Eran Ganot

Head coach of the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team, with an overall record of 190-125 across 12 seasons and a record of 187-123 specifically at Hawai'i over 11 seasons.

Tom Beattie

A former University of Hawai'i player who now serves as the third-leading scorer (10.3 points per game) and top distributor (3.2 assists per game) for UC San Diego.

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What they’re saying

“Saturday's game will be a special 'Pink Game' in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in partnership with Hawai'i Pacific Health.”

— Samantha Carter, Editor-in-Chief, Newsy-Today.com (Newsy-Today.com)

What’s next

Prior to the game, Coach Ganot will honor patients and staff from Hope Lodge and present a check to support cancer research.

The takeaway

This game showcases the Rainbow Warriors' strong home-court advantage and their commitment to supporting breast cancer awareness and research, while also providing an opportunity for a competitive conference matchup against a familiar opponent in UC San Diego.