The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (22-3) look to extend their six-game winning streak when they compete against the UC Riverside Highlanders (13-15) at Stan Sheriff Center. The game gets underway at 12:00 am ET on Friday, Feb. 26.
The Rainbow Warriors beat UC Irvine 75-71 in their last game. Stefan Jankovic was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 7-for-12 shooting. The Highlanders are coming off a 65-55 loss at the hands of UC Santa Barbara in their last outing. Secean Johnson had a solid game, posting his second double-double of the season with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Over the last five games, Jankovic has been playing at a high level for the Rainbow Warriors. During that stretch, he has averaged 19.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 block, and 1.2 three-pointers. On the other side, the Highlanders have been led by Taylor Johns. He has been on a tear, averaging 19.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 0.6 three-pointers in the same time frame.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Rainbow Warriors won the first game 80-71. Johnson was a top player in the game with 21 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block, and one three-pointer.
Notes
Ranked 79th, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have an offensive rating of 110.3. The UC Riverside Highlanders rank 108th with a defensive rating of just 100.6.
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors average 70.9 possessions and 1.103 points per possession in games this season. The UC Riverside Highlanders average fewer possessions with 67.9, as well as fewer points per possession with 1.037.
The UC Riverside Highlanders average an effective field goal percentage of 50.4% this season. The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have a solid 5-2 record in games where opponents have an eFG% of 50.4% or greater.
On average, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors attempt 21.0 three point field goals per game and the UC Riverside Highlanders attempt 21.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Hawaii has an outstanding 14-3 record, while UC Riverside is 7-9.
Hawaii ranks 69th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.25. UC Riverside is ranked lower at 243rd with an A/TO of .96.
UC Riverside ranks 250th in offensive rebounds, while Hawaii ranks at 82nd in defensive rebounds.
On average, UC Riverside forces a turnover rate of 17.8%. When Hawaii turns over the ball at a similar or higher rate, the team has an exceptional 10-2 record.
