Jeff Van Doornum hit the go-ahead two-run double with two outs in the seventh inning and Hawaii defeated Louisiana Tech 5-2 on Monday night to take three of four in the series.

The Rainbows (21-15) improved to 7-1 in the WAC, jumping 1 1/2 games ahead of idle Fresno State.

Blair Walters (4-1) allowed one hit in 2 1/3 innings of relief, striking out three to earn the win.

Lenny Linsky closed the door in the ninth for his seventh save.

The Rainbows close out a 27-game homestand with three against Valparaiso beginning on Thursday.