HONOLULU (AP) -- Christian Standhardinger had 20 points and 13
rebounds as Hawaii defeated Long Beach State 94-73 Thursday
night.



Hauns Brereton scored 21 points, leading five players in double
figures for the Rainbow Warriors (14-9, 8-4), who roared to a
53-20 halftime lead behind 59 percent shooting.



Hawaii has won four in a row and moved within 1 1/2 games of the
Big West-leading 49ers (13-9, 9-2), whose eight-game winning
streak ended.



Vander Joaquim scored 18 points, Brandon Spearman scored 16 and
Brandon Jawato had 12 points in 10 minutes thanks to three
3-pointers.



Tony Freeland led Long Beach State with 18 points and seven
rebounds. Keala King had 14 points, James Ennis had 13 points
and six steals and Mike Caffey scored 12 for the 49ers.



Long Beach State has never won at the Stan Sheriff Center in
five tries. The 49ers won the teams' first meeting 76-72 on Jan.
12.