Stansberry scores 23 to carry Hawaii past Samford 94-73
HONOLULU -- Eddie Stansberry had 23 points as Hawaii easily defeated Samford 94-73 on Sunday.
Justin Webster had 15 points for Hawaii (7-3), which earned its sixth consecutive home victory. Dawson Carper added 14 points. Samuta Avea had 12 points and seven rebounds for the hosts.
The 94 points were a season best for Hawaii, which also achieved a season-high 24 assists.
Josh Sharkey had 21 points and six steals for the Bulldogs (6-6). Brandon Austin added 15 points. Jalen Dupree had 13 points.
Robert Allen, whose 14 points per game heading into the contest ranked second on the Bulldogs, failed to make a shot from the floor (0 of 5).
Hawaii takes on UTEP at home next Sunday. Samford faces Alabama at home on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Quinton Reece
- Daryl Gelinas
- Kevin Smith
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-2 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-2 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| Wofford | 5-2 | 0.5 | 11-9 |
| Chattanooga | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Furman | 3-4 | 2.5 | 15-5 |
| Mercer | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-10 |
| VMI | 3-4 | 2.5 | 9-11 |
| Western Carolina | 1-6 | 4.5 | 5-13 |
| The Citadel | 0-7 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
2024-25 Big West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 7-0 | - | 17-2 |
| UC San Diego | 5-2 | 2 | 15-4 |
| UC Davis | 5-3 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Cal State Northridge | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Hawai'i | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| UC Riverside | 4-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 3-4 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Long Beach State | 3-4 | 4 | 7-12 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 1-7 | 6.5 | 6-14 |
| Cal Poly | 0-8 | 7.5 | 6-14 |
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