Hawai'i Defeats UC San Diego in Close Basketball Game

Hawai'i wins 72-67 over UC San Diego in a closely contested matchup.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team defeated the University of California, San Diego Tritons by a score of 72-67 in a close game played on February 8, 2026.

Why it matters

This victory for Hawai'i keeps them in contention for a postseason tournament bid, while the loss is a setback for UC San Diego's hopes of making the NCAA tournament.

The details

Hawai'i led for most of the game, but UC San Diego made a late push to make it a close finish. Hawai'i was able to hold on for the 5-point win, improving their record to 16-9 on the season.

  • The game was played on February 8, 2026.

The players

University of Hawai'i

The men's basketball team from the University of Hawai'i.

University of California, San Diego

The men's basketball team from the University of California, San Diego, also known as the Tritons.

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The takeaway

This close victory for Hawai'i keeps them in the hunt for a postseason tournament berth, while UC San Diego will need to regroup and try to bounce back from this tough loss.