Hawaii hosts UCSD following Tait-Jones' 32-point game
UCSD Tritons (17-4, 7-2 Big West) at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (12-8, 4-5 Big West)
Honolulu; Friday, 12 a.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: UCSD visits Hawaii after Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones scored 32 points in UCSD's 79-54 victory over the CSU Northridge Matadors.
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