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Jaden Matingou scores 20, hits winner as Hawaii edges Seattle U 74-73 in season opener

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The Associated Press. (2026, November 3). Jaden Matingou scores 20, hits winner as Hawaii edges Seattle U 74-73 in season opener. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/jaden-matingou-scores-20-hits-winner-as-hawaii-edges-seattle-u-74-73-in-season-opener/article_64f262bf-b84c-5295-8bcd-92dae0f0491c.html

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In a season-opening game in Honolulu, Jaden Matingou scored 20 points and hit a decisive jumper with one second left to give Hawaii a narrow 74-73 victory over Seattle University on Monday night. Matingou’s key shot secured the win despite strong performances from Seattle U players Will Heimbrodt and Mason Williams, who each scored 20 points for their team.
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In a thrilling season opener on Monday night, Jaden Matingou hit a go-ahead jumper with one second left to help Hawaii edge out Seattle University in a nail-biting 74-73 victory. Matingou scored 20 points overall and made key shots down the stretch for the Rainbow Warriors. Other top performers included Chance Trujillo with 19 points, Marcus Adams Jr. scoring 12 off the bench, and Zack Davidson adding 11 points. For Seattle University, Will Heimbrodt and Mason Williams each scored 20 points while Halvine Dzellat had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

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HONOLULU Hawaii Redhawks Seattle University the Rainbow Warriors

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Chance Trujillo PERSON · 1× HONOLULU GPE · 1× Hawaii ORG · 1× Jaden Matingou PERSON · 1× Marcus Adams Jr. PERSON · 1× Matingou PERSON · 1× Seattle University ORG · 1× Will Heimbrodt PERSON · 1× Zack Davidson PERSON · 1× the Rainbow Warriors ORG · 1×

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HONOLULU (AP) — Jaden Matingou hit a go-ahead jumper with one second left and scored 20 points to lift Hawaii to a 74-73 victory over Seattle University on Monday night in a season opener.
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🔮 Will Heimbrodt and Mason Williams both scored 20 for the Redhawks.

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HONOLULU (AP) — Jaden Matingou hit a go-ahead jumper with one second left and scored 20 points to lift Hawaii to a 74-73 victory over Seattle University on Monday night in a season opener. asserted
Matingou → hit → opener
Matingou made 5 of 6 shots with a 3-pointer and 9 of 12 free throws for the Rainbow Warriors. asserted
Matingou → make → Warriors
Chance Trujillo made four 3-pointers and scored 19. asserted
Trujillo → make → 19
Marcus Adams Jr. scored 12 off the bench and Zack Davidson added 11 points. asserted
Davidson → score → points
Will Heimbrodt and Mason Williams both scored 20 for the Redhawks. asserted
Heimbrodt → score → Redhawks
Halvine Dzellat totaled 10 points and 10 rebounds. asserted
Dzellat → total → points
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