HONOLULU, Hawaii – Portland defeated the host Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 73-66 Monday in the final game of the Outrigger Rainbow Classic at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. James O'Donnell earned the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award and was joined on the all-tournament team by fellow Pilot teammate Jaxon Olvera.
O'Donnell finished the night with 18 points and nine rebounds in 38 minutes of action. He was 6-for-9 form the field and made all six of his free throw attempts. He finished the three tournament games averaging 19.7 points and 11.7 rebounds.
The Pilots (3-1) scored 40 first half points and then held Hawaii scoreless for more than nine minutes midway through the second half to overcome some offensive struggles and pull away down the stretch.
Riley Parker added 14 points, including four three-pointers made, while Olvera finished with 12 points, three rebounds and three assists.
Tanner Cuff scored a game-high 22 points to pace the Rainbow Warriors (3-1).
How It Happened
Portland was efficient out of the gates and finished the first half 14-of-21 from the field, including 5-of-9 from three-point range. Neither team led by more than six points in the period as the Pilots took a 40-36 lead into the break. Seven Portland turnovers in the first 20 minutes kept the Rainbow Warriors close.
The defense picked up in the second half for both sides. Hawaii missed 18 consecutive field goals in the second half and had a 9-minute scoring drought, but the Pilots also struggled with a nearly five minute drought of their own. A pair of Kaia Isaac free throws broke the stalemate followed by a steal from Olvera that led to a three from Parker to make it 59-48 with 7:11 remaining, the largest lead of the game for Portland.
Hawaii was able to cut the margin down to six following a Cuff triple with 4:16 left, but O'Donnell converted at the rim and Isaac hit two more free throws to give the Pilots a cushion.
Game Notes
» Portland shot 51 percent overall, including 8-of-19 from three-point range.
» Hawaii was held to 36 percent shooting and 9-for-32 from beyond the arc.
» The Pilots were 21-of-24 at the foul line compared to just 7-for-14 for the 'Bows.
» The game had just one tie and featured eight lead changes.
» Former Pilot Bol Dengdit finished with 15 points and four rebounds for Hawaii.
Up Next
The Pilots return home to host East Texas A&M on Friday at 7 p.m. Visit PortlandPilots.com for live coverage links.
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