Hawaii Warriors Extend Home Streak with Win Over Weber State Wildcats

The Hawaii Warriors continued their impressive home streak by defeating the Weber State Wildcats in a college basketball matchup on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the SimpliFI Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Hawaii, now 4-0 for the season, extended their home win streak to ten games, building on their previous victories. The Warriors came into this game after a 76-66 win over Pacific, and they maintained their momentum against the Wildcats. Led by Tanner Christensen with 14.3 points per game and 7.3 rebounds per game, Hawaii’s strong team performance was key to their success. Other notable contributors included Tom Beattie with 13 points per game, Marcus Greene with 12 points per game and a team-high 2.7 assists per game, and Akira Jacobs with 9.7 points per game.

Weber State, now 1-3, was looking to rebound from back-to-back losses, including an 88-58 defeat to Nevada in their previous game. Despite a strong start, where they led 38-31 at halftime, the Wildcats were unable to sustain their performance. Blaise Threatt, who leads the Wildcats in scoring and assists with 13.7 points per game and 5 assists per game, along with Dyson Koehler and Viljami Vartiainen, were among the top performers for Weber State. However, the team’s offense struggled to maintain consistency against Hawaii’s defense.

The game was closely watched, with betting odds favoring Hawaii by 4.5 points and an over/under of 135.5 points. The Warriors’ victory was anticipated by many, given their strong home record and recent form. The matchup highlighted the importance of rebounding, with both teams averaging significant numbers in this department, though Hawaii’s overall performance secured the win.