Rainbow Wahine Basketball Dominates Cal Poly in 71-54 Win

Hawaii women's team uses 20-point run to take control in road victory.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The University of Hawaii women's basketball team used a 20-point run spanning the first and second quarters to take control of the game against Cal Poly, winning 71-54 on the road at Mott Athletics Center in San Luis Obispo, California.

Why it matters

The win continues a strong season for the Rainbow Wahine, who are looking to build on their success and make a deep run in the postseason. The dominant performance against a conference opponent on the road is an encouraging sign for the team's prospects.

The details

Hawaii took control of the game with a 20-0 run that bridged the first and second quarters, turning a close game into a comfortable victory. The Rainbow Wahine's defense clamped down during that stretch, while their offense found its rhythm to pull away from Cal Poly.

  • The game was played on February 20, 2026 in San Luis Obispo, California.

The players

University of Hawaii women's basketball team

The Division I women's basketball team representing the University of Hawaii, a public research university located in Honolulu.

Cal Poly

The athletic department of California Polytechnic State University, a public university in San Luis Obispo, California.

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The takeaway

The Rainbow Wahine's dominant performance on the road against a conference opponent demonstrates their ability to take control of games and suggests they could be a force to be reckoned with in the postseason.