It wasn’t easy against an opponent from “The Big Easy” but the University of Hawai’i basketball team ultimately prevailed, 79-71, over New Orleans on Sunday.
A crowd of around 3,500 at the Stan Sheriff Center watched the Rainbow Warriors improve to 4-2 after pulling away from the Privateers in the game’s final five minutes. UNO dropped to 1-4 with its fourth consecutive loss – all on the road.
“That was a gritty win,” acting head coach Chris Gerlufsen said. “Not the prettiest, by far, but I thought we found a way.”
Senior guard Eddie Stansberry once again led the way, scoring 24 points, including 4-of-7 shooting from 3-point range, and 8-of-10 shooting from the free-throw line.