Box Score

HONOLULU - The Hawai'i men's basketball team used a stifling zone defense and a 15-0 run in the second half for a 73-65 victory over Western Athletic Conference rival Fresno State, Saturday night, at the Stan Sheriff Center. The Rainbow Warriors (9-6, 3-2 WAC) snapped a two-game losing streak and improved to 9-2 at home this season.

The Bulldogs (9-7, 2-3) attempted a new WAC record 37 3-pointers, breaking the old mark of 36, most recently matched by Tulsa in 2003. In addition, the total was also a new UH opponent record, smashing the old mark of 31.

Four 'Bows scored in double figures led by forward Julian Sensley's 21 points, 15 of which occurred in the second half. Sensley, who needs eight points to become the 12th UH player to score 1,000, also had six rebounds and six assists. Guard Matt Lojeski complemented Sensley with 20 points, 15 of which came in the first half. Lojeski tied his season-high in scoring while also grabbing a career-high seven rebounds.

Forward Ahmet Gueye added 16 points, eight rebounds and two blocks while guard Deonte Tatum had 10 points and five assists.

Fresno State's two leading scorers, Quinton Hosley and Ja'Vance Coleman, each scored 18. Hosley also had 16 rebounds while Coleman led the Bulldog long range attack with four 3-pointers in 13 attempts. As a team, the Bulldogs converted 13-of-37 attempts from beyond the arc.

UH shot 60.7 percent from the field in the decisive second half. As a team, the 'Bows assisted on 21 of their 30 made field goals. On the defensive end, UH held the Bulldogs to 27.8 percent shooting after intermission. The 'Bows also held Fresno State scoreless during a six-minute stretch, turning a three-point deficit into a 12-point lead at the midway point of the period.

With just over a minute to play, Fresno State's Donovan Morris drained back-to-back 3-pointers, cutting the deficit to four with 45 seconds remaining. But the 'Bows sealed the victory by converting four of six free throws.

The Bulldogs came out on fire to start the game with an18-9 lead five and a half minutes in. The 'Bows closed to within 21-20 following Lojeski's second trey of the night and regained the lead after Gueye's turnaround jumper in the lane. The teams traded leads for the rest of the period until the half, which was tied at 33.

The 'Bows next host Boise State, Monday. Tip-off is set for 7:05 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.

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