- Matchup: Hawaii Warriors vs Long Beach State Beach
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Walter Pyramid, Long Beach, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Long Beach State Beach (8-13) will host the Hawaii Warriors (15-4) this Saturday at Walter Pyramid.
In their most recent outing, the Hawaii Warriors triumphed over Cal State Northridge with a decisive score of 89-68. The Warriors committed 20 personal fouls, while Cal State Northridge committed 25. From beyond the arc, Hawaii converted 5 of 19 attempts, whereas Cal State Northridge shot 47.4% from the free-throw line, sinking 9 of 19 attempts. On the boards, Cal State Northridge recorded 35 rebounds (10 offensive, 25 defensive) but had zero blocks. They also racked up 11 assists and 10 steals. Defensively, Hawaii held the opposition to 38.0% shooting from the floor, allowing 27 of 71 shots to fall. Hawaii recorded 15 assists while forcing 14 turnovers and scooping up 9 steals. The Warriors collected a total of 36 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive end. From the free-throw line, Hawaii made 21 of 29 attempts for a rate of 72.4%. The Warriors boasted a field goal percentage of 46.7% (28 of 60) and connected on 12 of 30 three-pointers.
Isaac Johnson played a pivotal role in the match, scoring 18 points on 7 of 10 shooting. He logged 16 minutes and grabbed 7 rebounds, finishing with a remarkable shooting percentage of 70.0%, though he did not register any assists.
The Warriors enter this game with an impressive record of 15-4 this season, averaging 80.4 points per game (ranking 99th in D-1) while shooting 47.0% from the field. Their three-point shooting percentage stands at 32.0% (142 of 444), and they convert 73.0% of their free throws. Hawaii averages 40.3 rebounds per game and has compiled 276 assists this season, ranking 247th in Division 1 in assists. They commit 13.5 turnovers and average 17.5 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Warriors force an average of 12.3 turnovers per game while committing 21.4 personal fouls. They allow just 27.5% shooting from three-point range and rank 14th in the nation for points allowed per game (64.9). Their defensive stats feature a shooting percentage against of 38.9% (441 of 1,133) and 32.1 rebounds allowed per game, leading the nation in assist concessions with only 163 allowed this season.
In their last match, the Long Beach State Beach fell to UC Santa Barbara with a score of 74-71. The Beach secured 20 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive rebounds, totaling 24 boards in the game. They lost possession 8 times while recording 5 steals. UC Santa Barbara had 16 fouls in this game, leading to 16 free-throw attempts for the Beach, of which they converted 14 (87.5%). From three-point range, Long Beach State made 7 of 19 attempts (36.8%). When it was all said and done, they shot 25 of 51 overall, achieving a field goal percentage of 49.0%. The Beach allowed UC Santa Barbara to hit 27 of 56 shots, equating to 48.2%. They also finished with a 47.4% success rate from the three-point line (9 of 19) and went 11 of 16 from the free-throw line (68.8%). On the glass, the Beach allowed UC Santa Barbara to collect 31 rebounds (9 offensive).
Petar Majstorovic made significant contributions for the Beach, scoring 21 points in 29 minutes of play, along with 2 assists. His shooting percentage in that game was 63.6%, making 7 of 11 attempts and grabbing 6 rebounds.
Long Beach State’s record stands at 8-13 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 45.9% from the field, ranking 146th in D-1. The Beach have accumulated 1,575 points this season, averaging 75.0 points per contest, and they grab 32.9 rebounds per game. They dish out assists at a rate of 14.1 per game (ranking 187th in the nation) and average 12.2 turnovers. The Beach also commit an average of 19.5 personal fouls per game, converting 73.2% of their free-throw attempts.
Defensively, Long Beach State ranks 257th in D-1 for points per game allowed (76.6). They force opponents into an average of 13.2 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 47.2% from the field (325th in D-1). The Beach’s opponents convert 35.8% of their three-point attempts (146 of 408), with a free-throw shooting percentage against of 76.2%. Additionally, they allow an average of 14.1 assists and 33.3 total rebounds per game, ranking 247th and 108th respectively in these categories.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Hawaii
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