Ahead of its showdown against No. 1 UCLA, the University of Hawaii women’s basketball team pulled away from UT Martin on Saturday afternoon at the Stan Sheriff Center.
Tipoff on Sunday between the ‘Bows (5-1) and Bruins (7-0) is set for 2:30 p.m.
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On Saturday, the Rainbow Wahine found themselves down 24-17 at halftime but outscored the Skyhawks 22-4 in the third quarter en route to victory.
Lily Wahinekapu had a team-high 10 points and 11 rebounds for Hawaii to notch a double-double, while Ritorya Tamilo added nine points and 10 boards.
Sunday’s game between the Rainbow Wahine and Bruins is the de facto championship game of the American Savings Bank Rainbow Wahine Showdown. UCLA has outscored its two opponents a combined 194-78.