DAVIS, Calif. (Interstat) — The Hawaii Warriors built a large first-half lead and withstood a fierce comeback by UC Davis to secure a 77-73 victory in a Big West Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at The Pavilion.

Hawaii led 43-31 at halftime, but the Aggies surged in the second half behind Marcus Wilson’s game-high 25 points. The Warriors countered with balanced scoring, led by Hunter Erickson’s 15 points and six assists and Isaac Johnson’s 16 points off the bench. UC Davis closed to within a single possession late before Hawaii sealed the game at the free-throw line.

The Warriors improved to 20-7 overall. The Aggies fell to 17-12. Attendance was 1,821.