Hawaii Edges Seattle U 74-73 on Late Jumper
Jaden Matingou's go-ahead shot with one second left gave Hawaii a season-opening win on Monday night.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Hawaii defeated Seattle University 74-73 in its season opener on Monday night. Jaden Matingou hit a go-ahead jumper with one second remaining and finished with 20 points for the Rainbow Warriors.
Why it matters
The narrow margin in the opener highlights how close the early-season matchup was, with the final possession deciding the result. For Hawaii fans across the state, the win starts the season on a positive note after a single-point finish.
Matingou made 5 of 6 shots, including a 3-pointer, and 9 of 12 free throws for 20 points. Chance Trujillo added 19 points on four 3-pointers, while Halvine Dzellat posted 10 points and 10 rebounds for Seattle University.
The players
Jaden Matingou
Hawaii guard who scored 20 points and hit the go-ahead jumper with one second left in the season opener.
Seattle University
The NCAA Division I men's basketball program that lost the season opener to Hawaii by a single point.
The details
Matingou's go-ahead jumper came with one second left as Hawaii held on for a 74-73 win over Seattle University. Trujillo, Marcus Adams Jr. with 12 bench points, and Zack Davidson with 11 points also contributed to the Hawaii offense.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: Hawaii defeated Seattle University 74-73 in the season opener.
Season Trajectory
A one-point season opener sets an early tone for the Hawaii program and the Mountain West-style competition ahead. Close finishes like this one often shape early seeding and confidence entering the non-conference slate.
The result gives Hawaii an early win that counts toward standings and seeding, while the close margin shows how little room for error there is in tight games. Fans tracking Matingou or Trujillo in fantasy or betting pools will want to watch how their scoring holds up in upcoming contests.
The takeaway
Close finishes like Hawaii's one-point opener reward players who stay composed in the final seconds. Watching how a team handles its last possession can be a useful signal of its late-game execution throughout the season.
Further reading
For more on the program's early-season results, see Basketball coverage on Wisevoter.
