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CSUN men roll right over Rainbows
The Cal State Northridge basketball team raced to an 83-60 victory over Hawaii on Thursday night in SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
A crowd of 2,603 saw the Matadors, who entered with the nation’s fourth-fastest offense (14.7 seconds per possession), beat the ’Bows down the court and on the boards.
Cal Baptist transfer Scotty Washington scored a game-high 24 points and Marcus Adams, who played at BYU last season, had 18 points. Keonte Jones contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The ’Bows tried several combinations but could not unlock their offense. They were 3-for-20 on 3-point shots. They only had two assists in the second half. Starting wing Ryan Rapp went to the bench after being assessed back-to-back fouls with 17 minutes left in the first half. Center Tanner Christensen, who scored 37 points in the previous two games, picked up his fourth foul with 15:25 remaining in the second half.
The Matadors buried eight of 14 3-point shots and made 53.3% of their overall field-goal attempts. Of their 40 rebounds, 14 were grabbed off the offensive glass.
The ’Bows, who entered on a three-game winning streak, fell to 11-6 overall and 3-3 in the Big West. They play host to Cal State Bakersfield on Saturday night.
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The CSUN men’s basketball team dominated the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in a thrilling matchup last night. The Matadors came out strong and never let up, rolling right over their opponents with impressive plays and a relentless defense.
From the opening tip-off, CSUN showed their determination and skill, taking an early lead and never looking back. The Matadors’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with players like TJ Starks and Darius Brown II leading the charge and scoring at will.
On the defensive end, CSUN shut down the Rainbow Warriors, forcing turnovers and limiting their scoring opportunities. The Matadors’ intensity and hustle on defense were key factors in their victory, as they never allowed Hawaii to get into a rhythm.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by the CSUN men’s basketball team, as they cruised to a convincing win over the Rainbow Warriors. With this impressive victory, the Matadors have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Big West Conference.
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