Hawai’i avenges Cal Poly with a win at Mott

David Nwaba was held mostly in-check on Saturday. This dunk was fun though. By Owen Main

In another close game against Hawai’i, Cal Poly lost a tight game 59-56 in front of 2,876 fans at Mott Athletics Center.

Reese Morgan, who had been sidelined with an injury in the previous game, came off the bench to play 30 minutes and lead the team with 16 points. Ridge Shipley added 12 points and Joel Awich notched a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

The game was really weird. Cal Poly seemed like they were playing really poorly, but took the lead mid-way through the half. The Mustangs didn’t make a two-point field goal for over 18 minutes to start the game, but still managed to have the lead at halftime.

As a team, Cal Poly only shot 4-30 from two-point range in the loss. Their 2-point shooting numbers are actually really interesting, as are their defensive numbers, which remain strong. Hawai’i was able to force 15 Mustang turnovers in the game.

Cal Poly has the weekend off before continuing their home stand against Cal State Northridge on Thursday and Long Beach State on Saturday.

Photos by Owen Main