Cal State Fullerton Titans vs Hawai'i Picks and Prediction for Friday March 13 2026
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The Cal State Fullerton Titans face the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors in the Big West Championship Semifinal on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada. Tipoff is scheduled for 11:30 PM ET with television coverage on ESPN2. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and betting insights.
Cal State Fullerton Surges into Semifinal
Cal State Fullerton enters the Big West Championship Semifinal with an 18-15 overall record and a 12-8 mark in Big West play. The Titans advanced in the tournament after recently winning over UC Davis 82-70 in the quarterfinal round. Over their last five games, Cal State Fullerton has recently won over UC Davis, Cal State Northridge, UC San Diego, and Cal State Bakersfield while recently losing to Hawai'i.
On the season, Cal State Fullerton averages 83.7 points per game while allowing 81.8 points per contest. The Titans shoot 46% from the field and average 35.1 rebounds with 16.5 assists per game. Defensively, Cal State Fullerton records 2.9 blocks and 8.1 steals per contest while relying on aggressive perimeter defense and transition offense to generate scoring opportunities.
In the quarterfinal victory over UC Davis, Joshua Ward led the Titans with 24 points while Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro led the team with 11 rebounds. Cal State Fullerton struggled from the field, shooting just 36%, but dominated the glass with a 52-30 rebounding advantage and converted 38 free throws. The Titans now face a quick turnaround after playing in the quarterfinal round, which could impact their energy level late in the semifinal.
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Hawai'i Looks to Rebound After Late-Season Loss
Hawai'i enters the Big West Championship Semifinal with a 22-8 overall record and a 14-6 mark in Big West play. The Rainbow Warriors earned a bye into the semifinal round thanks to their strong regular-season finish. Over their last five games, Hawai'i has recently won over UC Riverside, Cal State Fullerton, UC Davis, and UC Santa Barbara while recently losing to Long Beach State.
On the season, Hawai'i averages 80.0 points per game while allowing 70.1 points per contest. The Rainbow Warriors shoot 46% from the field and average 38.7 rebounds with 13.5 assists per game. Defensively, Hawai'i contributes 3.8 blocks and 6.6 steals per contest while focusing on rebounding and interior defense.
In their most recent game against Long Beach State, Hunter Erickson led Hawai'i with 23 points while Isaac Johnson led the team with eight rebounds. The Rainbow Warriors struggled from three-point range, shooting just 23%, and were outrebounded 38-27 in the loss. With the benefit of extra rest and a strong defensive profile, Hawai'i will look to respond with a more balanced performance in the semifinal.
Cal State Fullerton vs Hawai'i Pick
Cal State Fullerton vs Hawai'i Spread Pick
- Pick: Hawai'i Moneyline
Hawai'i has been the more consistent defensive team throughout the season and holds a clear advantage on that end of the floor. The Rainbow Warriors also enter this matchup with the benefit of extra rest after earning the tournament bye. With Cal State Fullerton coming off a physically demanding quarterfinal game and Hawai'i looking to avenge a recent loss, the Rainbow Warriors are in a strong position to advance.
Cal State Fullerton vs Hawai'i Total Pick
- Pick: Over
I like the over in this matchup because both teams have shown the ability to score at a high level. Cal State Fullerton averages over 83 points per game and pushes the pace, while Hawai'i averages 80 points per contest. With both teams capable of scoring in transition and drawing fouls, this game has the potential to reach a higher total.
Final Score Prediction: Hawai'i 86, Cal State Fullerton 80
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