UH Men's Hoops Tied for First After Defeating UC San Diego

Hawaii basketball team holds off UC San Diego in close matchup.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The University of Hawaii men's basketball team defeated UC San Diego in a close game, tying them for first place in their conference standings.

Why it matters

The win keeps the UH men's basketball team in contention for the conference title, an important milestone for the program as they look to build on their recent success.

The details

The Hawaii basketball team held off a late surge by UC San Diego to secure the victory, maintaining their position tied for first place in the conference standings.

  • The game was played on February 8, 2026.

The players

University of Hawaii Men's Basketball Team

The Division I college basketball team representing the University of Hawaii.

UC San Diego

The Division I college basketball team representing the University of California, San Diego.

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What’s next

The UH men's basketball team will look to build on this win as they continue their conference schedule, hoping to clinch the title and secure a spot in the NCAA tournament.

The takeaway

The UH men's basketball team has shown their ability to win close games against tough conference opponents, putting them in a strong position to compete for a conference championship and potentially earn a bid to the NCAA tournament.