UC Davis clinches narrow victory over Hawaii

Davis, California

In a thrilling matchup on Thursday night, Ty Johnson led UC Davis to a close 68-66 victory over Hawaii by scoring 23 points. Johnson’s performance was notable not only for his scoring but also for his defensive contributions, as he tallied three steals for the Aggies, who now hold a record of 12 wins and 8 losses overall and 6-3 in the Big West Conference.

Pablo Tamba also made a significant impact for the Aggies, contributing 19 points on an efficient shooting night, making 9 of 12 shots along with 1 out of 4 from the free-throw line, and adding five rebounds to his tally. Connor Sevilla also played a vital role, finishing with 11 points, having shot 3 for 8 overall, including an impressive 3 for 5 from three-point range.

For the Rainbow Warriors, Harry Rouhliadeff emerged as the leading scorer, accumulating 21 points and securing seven rebounds. Tanner Christensen supported the team with 11 points and eight rebounds, while Kody Williams rounded out Hawaii’s performance with 10 points, six rebounds, and five assists. With this loss, Hawaii’s record now stands at 12-7, with a conference mark of 4-4.

Looking ahead, UC Davis will face UC Riverside in their next matchup set for next Thursday, while Hawaii prepares for a game against UC Irvine on Saturday.