Diamond Head Classic - Recap - Hawaii Defeats Mississippi State 68-57
Diamond Head Classic - Recap - Hawaii Defeats Mississippi State 68-57
Hawaii earned a 68-57 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday, getting 19 points from Zane Johnson at Stan Sheriff Center.
Hawaii was the ATS victor, as they covered the 2.5-point spread as a favorite.
Hiram Thompson had 14 points for Hawaii and Joston Thomas chipped in with 11 points. Hiram Thompson had 5 assists for them, while Vander Joaquim was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Mississippi State got an 18-point performance from Kodi Augustus, who was supported by 14 points from Jalen Steele. Kodi Augustus had 3 assists in a losing cause for Mississippi State, while Kodi Augustus grabbed 11 rebounds.
Hawaii hit the break leading 42-23 before taking care of business in the second half.
Hawaii won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-36.
