Jemel Jones scored 29 points as CSU Bakersfield beat Hawaii 76-64 on Thursday. Jones also contributed five rebounds for the Roadrunners (14-18, 8-12 Big West Conference). CJ Hardy scored 19 points and added six rebounds.

BOTTOM LINE: Hawaii plays CSU Bakersfield in Big West action Thursday. The Roadrunners have gone 8-6 at home. CSU Bakersfield is seventh in the Big West scoring 73.9 points while shooting 43.9% from the field. The Rainbow Warriors have gone 7-11 against Big West opponents. Hawaii has a 2-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Hawai’i entered Thursday night with a clear objective: win and clinch a spot in next week’s Big West Tournament. But after a promising start, the Rainbow Warriors faltered down the

The CIF state boys and girls high school wrestling championships will continue on Friday and Saturday in Bakersfield.