Preview: UC Davis Aggies at Hawaii Warriors HONOLULU (Interstat) — A pivotal Big West women’s basketball clash is set for Thursday night as the first-place UC Davis Aggies visit the Stan Sheriff Center to face the surging Hawaii Warriors. The Aggies (21-7, 13-2 Big West), riding a five-game winning streak, enter with a firm hold on the conference lead. Their recent success is fueled by guard Ryann Bennett, who has been a model of high-volume consistency. Over her last eight games, Bennett has averaged 17.6 points and 4.5 assists while logging heavy minutes, including a 52-minute performance in a triple-overtime win on Feb. 12. In their most recent outing, a 65-56 win over UC Riverside, Bennett scored 19 points and Avery Sussex added a team-high 20. Hawaii (16-10, 10-5) has won five of its last six and presents a formidable challenge on its home floor. The Warriors are anchored by forward Saniyah Neverson, who provides a versatile interior presence. Neverson is coming off a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double in a road win at UC Santa Barbara last Saturday. During the Warriors’ current hot stretch, she has averaged 12.3 points and 5.3 rebounds while serving as a defensive anchor. The season’s first meeting resulted in a 68-63 victory for UC Davis at home on Dec. 4, 2025. The rematch carries significant weight in the conference standings, with the Aggies aiming to solidify their position and the Warriors looking to close the gap and improve their seeding for the upcoming Big West tournament. Defense will be a key storyline. UC Davis has held opponents to 64 points or fewer in four of their last five wins. Hawaii, meanwhile, has limited foes to an average of 54.2 points during its 5-1 run. The matchup between Bennett’s perimeter creation and Neverson’s paint dominance will likely dictate the tempo. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. local time at Stan Sheriff Center. Hawaii will host Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, while UC Davis continues its road trip before returning home for its final regular-season games next week.