HONOLULU (Interstat) — The Hawaii Warriors opened their 2025-26 women’s basketball season with a decisive 74-63 victory over the Portland State Vikings on Tuesday night at a neutral Stan Sheriff Center.

In a game where they led for all but the opening moments, the Warriors used a balanced scoring attack and a significant advantage in points off turnovers to secure the win in front of 2,001 fans. Hawaii improved to 1-0 on the young season, while Portland State begins its campaign at 0-1.

The Warriors set the tone early, taking a 16-11 lead after the first quarter and extending it to a 35-29 advantage by halftime. A strong third quarter, in which they outscored the Vikings 22-20, allowed Hawaii to maintain control heading into the final period.

Portland State’s offense was powered by the high-scoring duo of Laynee Torres-Kahapea and Sophie Buzzard. Torres-Kahapea led all scorers with 22 points and added six rebounds in 36 minutes of action. Buzzard was equally formidable, contributing 20 points, five rebounds and an assist. Kyleigh Brown also reached double figures for the Vikings, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

Hawaii’s victory was a collective effort, with six players scoring at least nine points. Bailey Flavell led the Warriors with 14 points, while Saniyah Neverson of Surprise, Arizona, posted a double-double with 11 points and six rebounds. Teyahna Bond, from Cairns, Australia, also scored 11 points and dished out a team-high five assists.

The Warriors’ interior presence was bolstered by Danijela Kujovic of Victoria Point, Australia, who filled the stat sheet with 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and three blocks. Kyra Webb from Melbourne, Arkansas, just missed a double-double with 10 points and seven rebounds.

A key factor in the game was Hawaii’s ability to capitalize on Portland State’s mistakes, scoring 14 points off turnovers compared to just five for the Vikings. Hawaii also dominated inside, outscoring Portland State 42-34 in the paint.

Interstat’s ELO system had projected Hawaii as a heavy favorite with a 90.10 percent probability to win, a forecast the team fulfilled with their consistent performance across all four quarters.

Portland State looks to rebound in its home opener against Willamette on Nov. 11. Hawaii continues its early season homestand, hosting Saint Martin’s on Nov. 13.