Oregon Routs Hawaii 87-54 in Season Opener
Bailey Flavell scored a career-high 24 points as Hawaii fell at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Oregon beat Hawaii 87-54 in the Rainbow Wahine season opener at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon. Bailey Flavell led Hawaii with a career-high 24 points, while Mallory Meyer scored 16 for Oregon.
Why it matters
The loss shows how thin Hawaii's depth was in its opener, with its offense relying heavily on Flavell. For Oregon residents and Pacific Northwest fans, the win establishes an early statement for the home side's season.
Flavell shot 7-for-11 from the field and 9-for-12 from the free-throw line, while Ritorya Tamilo set career-highs with 12 rebounds and seven blocks, one short of the school single-game record. Oregon forced 23 Hawaii turnovers and scored 36 points off them.
The players
Bailey Flavell
Flavell is a Hawaii guard whose 24-point career-high led the Rainbow Wahine in the season opener.
Mallory Meyer
Meyer is an Oregon guard who scored 16 points in the Ducks' season-opening win over Hawaii.
The details
Oregon controlled the game with four players scoring in double figures. Hawaii's Liz Udeze and Taryn Bond made their debuts for the Rainbow Wahine, with Udeze scoring seven points and grabbing three rebounds off the bench.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: Oregon defeats Hawaii 87-54 in the season opener.
Thursday: Hawaii plays San Francisco at 10 a.m.
Season Trajectory
This result sets the early tone for both programs in the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Islands basketball scene, with Oregon establishing a strong home-opening performance. Hawaii's depth questions, shown in its season opener, will be tested in its next game against San Francisco.
Hawaii's next game against San Francisco on Thursday will show whether its bench can contribute beyond the starting group that carried the opener. For fantasy managers, Flavell's 24-point effort and Tamilo's block total are the stats to track in the coming games.
The takeaway
Early-season margins often come from depth rather than star output, and Hawaii's opener illustrates how much a team can rely on one scorer. Watch whether bench players like Udeze and Bond expand their roles as the schedule progresses.
What happens next
Hawaii plays San Francisco at 10 a.m. on Thursday.
Further reading
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