Hawaii
Coleman, Avea help Hawaii open with 72-54 victory over MVSU
HONOLULU (AP) — Noel Coleman totaled 22 factors, Samuta Avea scored 20 and Hawaii pulled away within the second half to beat Mississippi Valley State 72-54 within the Rainbow Warriors’ season opener on Friday night time.
Coleman and Avea each scored 11 within the second half to assist Hawaii flip a 30-28 lead at intermission right into a rout.
Coleman sank 5 of 10 pictures from 3-point vary for Hawaii and Avea made 2 of 4, however the remainder of their teammates had been 2 for 20. Bernardo Da Silva pitched in with 10 factors and 11 rebounds.
Terry Collins topped Mississippi Valley State (0-2) with 15 factors and 6 rebounds. Michael Barber scored 13.
Hawaii shot simply 39.4% total and 26.5% from 3-point vary (9 of 34) however the Rainbow Warriors received off 17 extra pictures. The Delta Devils shot 42.9% from the ground, together with 41.7% from distance (5 of 12).
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