UH Vs. Chaminade (10/26/25)

UH's Hunter Erickson goes for this layup in UH's exhibition win over Division II Chaminade!

UH Team Captain Harry Rouhliadeff executes a slam dunk against Chaminade!

The University of Hawaiʻi Men's Basketball team found themselves down seven in the second half, but thanks to Hunter Erickson and Dre Bullock, were able to beat the Chaminade Silverswords, 93-87, at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center on Sunday.

Bullock's 23 points and eight rebounds led a trio of double-digit scoring 'Bows. Harry Rouhliadeff added 17 of his own, along with eight rebounds. Erickson scored all 10 of his points in a critical three-minute stretch in the second half. Returnee Gytis Nemeikša, in his season debut, added eight points and a critical game-high 12 rebounds as well.

Kent King led the Silverswords with 23 points and nine rebounds. Nathan Medina added 17 before he was forced to leave due to an injury. Roland Banks II and Nate Sasser III added 14 each in the loss.

UH hit the ground running and scored six of the first eight points of the game. Chaminade made a push, but Tanner Cuff banked a triple to extend UH's lead, 9-4.

UH was able to pull as much as a nine-point gap and led from start to finish in the first half. Despite missing over half of their 23 total free throw attempts and 10 turnovers committed, UH still led the way.

At the half, UH led Chaminade, 43-40.

UH started out the second half rocky with a turnover on its opening possession, and Rouhliadeff missed a shot three straight times. It resulted in a Sasser triple for Chaminade to tie the game on the next possession.

Bullock aided in a 11-2 UH run after that, but Chaminade's pressure put the 'Bows in binds left and right. UH did not self-destruct, but they would lose the lead at the 12:39 mark off a Sasser fast break free throw.

Chaminade kept up the pressure and forced more Hawaiʻi turnovers. They pulled as much as an 8-point gap by the 8:31 mark.

UH put their heads down and went to work. Bullock began an adrenaline-filled UH attack with a dunk at the 7:51 mark. Erickson then took command of the proverbial ship and scored his 10 critical points down the stretch.

A Nemeikša tip-in with 3:28 remaining put UH in front for good. They got things together at the free throw line and made their free throws down the stretch. In total, UH had outscored Chaminade, 20-5, to end the game.

UH will hit the road for its regular season opener at Oregon on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. HST, and you can listen to the game on ESPN Honolulu or watch the game on the Big Ten Network.