Max Hazzard’s late basket helps UC Irvine edge Hawaii in overtime

HONOLULU — Evan Leonard scored 17 points, Max Hazzard hit a game-winning shot with 9.2 seconds left in overtime and UC Irvine beat Hawaii 75-74 on Wednesday night at the Stan Sheriff Center.
Eyassu Worku gave UCI a 73-71 lead with 26.4 seconds left in overtime by sinking a 3-pointer from the wing. Hawaii opted for a quick shot and Sheriff Drammeh answered with a 3-pointer for a one-point lead.
Hazzard then hit a pull-up jumper at the free-throw line, Hawaii’s Jack Purchase was short