Coleman, Avea assist 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 photographs 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 obtained off 17 extra photographs. The Delta Devils shot 42.9% from the ground, together with 41.7% from distance (5 of 12).

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