They will have to start from scratch.

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The University of Hawaiʻi Men's Basketball team got beaten up by the Cal State Northridge Matadors, 83-60, on Thursday at the Stan Sheriff Center. The loss ultimately snaps a three-game win streak by the 'Bows.

Aaron Hunkin-Claytor was the only Rainbow Warrior to crack double-digits, as he ended up with 10 points in the loss. The next closest was Tom Beattie with only nine.

Scotty Washington led a four-pack of Matadors who cracked double-digits at 24.​ Marcus Adams Jr. was next with 18. PJ Fuller II poured in 14, and Keonte Jones added 12 of his own.

The 'Bows jumped out to an early 10-4 lead and held a 12-6 advantage, but CSUN's defense proved to be the turning point.

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CSUN went on a 19-4 run early in the first half to take the lead and not look back.

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By halftime, CSUN was ahead, 38-29.

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For UH, the second half did not show any improvement. They fell behind by as many as 22 due to being outrebounded by 15, 40-25, overall. They were also outhustled and were held to just 3-of-20 from 3-point range to CSUN's 8-of-14.

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Failing to go after loose balls and executing shots in the paint would ultimately doom the 'Bows, who had not fallen to CSUN at home since 2019.​

On a good note, newcomer Osahon Obasohan scored a season-high five points to provide some energy. A Gytis Nemeikša two-hand slammer with 6:25 remaining put the 'Bows down 12, but that was the closest they could get.

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CSUN's Washington scored the next 13 to keep the gap from getting any closer.

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UH drops to 3-3 in Big West play and 11-6 overall, just days after jumping up to third place in the standings. They are now down to a tie for sixth in the standings with UC Riverside, CSU Bakersfield, and Long Beach State.

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UH will stay at home and take on the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. HST at the Stan Sheriff Center. You can watch the game on Spectrum Sports or listen on the radio at ESPN Honolulu.