GAME DAY BLOG: Hawaii punches ticket to Mountain West title game with win over San Diego State
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Jason-Matthew Sharsh hauled in an 8-yard touchdown pass on third down to give Hawaii a 7-0 lead over San Diego State in the first quarter.
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9:10 p.m.
Matt Araiza was wide right on a 48-yard field goal attempt with two seconds left, preserving Hawaii’s 14-11 victory over San Diego State.
The Warriors win a share of the West Division title, and will represent the West in the Mountain West championship game on Dec. 7 at Boise.
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8:45 p.m.
After trading defensive stands, Hawaii takes over at its 12 leading 14-11 with 5:28 to play.
8:30 p.m.
Quarterback Ryan Agnew scores on a 5-yard scramble/keeper and then spins his way into the end zone for the ensuing two-point conversion to close the Aztecs to 14-11 with 12:58 to play.
8:05 p.m.
Fred Holly takes the handoff from Chevan Cordeiro and sprints around left end for a 11-yard touchdown. The Warriors now lead 14-3 with 5:15 remaining in the third quarter.
7:55 p.m.
Chevan Cordeiro is UH’s QB now.
7:50 p.m.
The Warriors hold, but get the ball back at their 4 — the fourth time they are starting a drive inside the 10.
7:45 p.m.
The Warriors go three-and-out — four, actually, if you count the opening holding penalty — to open the second half.
7:25 p.m.
UH leads 7-3 at the half.
The Warriors will receive the kickoff to open the second half.
7:20 p.m.
The Aztecs close to 7-3 on Matt Araiza’s 27-yard field goal with 18 seconds left in the half.
7:10 p.m.
The Aztecs regain possession when Cole McDonald’s pass deflects off slotback Cedric Byrd and picked off by Luq Barcoo at midfield.
7 p.m.
Another stop for the Warriors. They take over for the third time, leading 7-0 with the ball at the 7 with 4:16 remaining in the first half.
6:45 p.m.
Two SDSU drives, two UH stops.
The Warriors take over at their 2, leading 7-0 with 13:31 left in the first half.
6:40 p.m.
The Warriors take a 7-0 lead into the second quarter.
The Warriors have had the ball only once, but they kept possession for 8 minutes, 30 seconds.
The Aztecs will have a first-and-20 from their 49 when the second quarter begins.
6:22 p.m.
Cole McDonald lofts an 8-yard scoring pass to Jason-Matthew Sharsh in the right corner of the end zone to cap a 15-play, 92-yard drive and give the Warriors a 7-0 lead with 3:43 left in the first quarter.
6:15 p.m.
Hawaii holds, takes over at its 8.
6:05 p.m.
Hawaii wins the toss, elects to defer choice until the second half. SDSU will receive the kickoff to start the game.
And the Warriors are in the all-black uniforms.
Pregame
Can Hawaii run against the Mountain West’s best defense?
Will the Froot Train make an appearance?
Answer coming up in five minutes.
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In the biggest game since joining the Mountain West in 2012, the Warriors play host to San Diego State at Aloha Stadium.
A crowd of about 25,000 is expected.
The Aztecs already have claimed at least a share of the West Division title. But tonight’s winner will get to represent the West in the Dec. 7 Mountain West title game.
The Warriors have one of the nation’s top passing attacks. The Aztecs have one of the best defenses.
