Box Score

HONOLULU - Hawai'i wrapped up Western Athletic Conference play with a 50-23 win over Utah State Saturday night at Aloha Stadium. The Warriors scored 28 points in the second quarter, led by quarterback Colt Brennan who passed for 386 yards and two touchdowns (24-of-36), and rushed 10 times for 33 yards and a touchdown, to earn the win.

Hawai'i (4-6, 4-4 WAC) got off to a slow start and was forced to kick a pair of field goals before going on a 28-point scoring spree. Brennan threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Davone Bess and ran for another, while running backs David Farmer and Nate Ilaoa scored from 1-and 3-yards out respectively to help the Warriors take a 34-3 halftime lead.

The scoring was aided by a spirited Warrior defense which forced a fumble, and held the Aggies to three first downs and 81 total yards in the first half.

Utah State (2-7, 1-5 WAC) got moving in the third quarter with a quick touchdown, and added another after a Warrior interception to make it 41-16, but the game was already out of reach. Hawai'i got big plays in the second half, a 62-yard touchdown toss from Brennan to Bess in the third quarter, and a 32-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback Tyler Graunke to Aaron Bain midway through the fourth quarter, to help seal the victory.

It was Bain's first career touchdown catch, and Graunke's first touchdown pass since opening day against USC. Bess finished with five catches for 110 yards and two scores, is fifth straight 100-yard game. Ross Dickerson led the Warriors with six catches for 112 yards.

Linebacker Brad Kalilimoku and safety Lono Manners finished with seven tackles each. Manners added a sack and returned a Utah State PAT attempt 95 yards for a two-point conversion.

Hawai'i will take next week off and prepare for Wisconsin Friday, Nov. 25. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. at Aloha Stadium.

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