Honorary Captain Nerijus Puida speaks with former Rainbow Warrior Mike Thomas before Hawaii's game against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii starters huddle up before the game against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii's Bernardo Da Silva jumps for the tip against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii guard Eddie Stansberry shoots a three pointer over Maine's Sergio El Darwich in the first half at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine Black Bears forward Vilgot Larsson shoots a jump hook over Hawaii's Bernardo Da Silva at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii coach Eran Ganot returns to the sidelines after a 13 game absence to lead his team against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii's Samuta Avea shoots over Maines' Vilgot Larsson in first half action at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii guard Eddie Stansberry celebrates after hitting a three pointer in the first half against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine's Sergio El Darwich drives between Hawaii's Drew Buggs and Eddie Stansberry (3) in the first half at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii assistant coach Chris Gerlufsen, who served as the team's acting head coach for the past 13 games, directs his players against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine's Sergio El Darwich shoots a free throw in the first half against Hawaii at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii forward Zigmars Raimo posts up against Maine's Sergio El Darwich at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine's Sergio El Darwich shoots over Hawaii's Justin Webster at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine head coach Richard Baron observes the action against Hawaii at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii forward Samuta Avea posts up Maine's Nedeljko Prijovic at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii's Samuta Avea shoots over Maine's Nedeljko Prijovic at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine's Mykhailo Yagodin drives against Hawaii's Eddie Stansberry at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine guard Mykhailo Yagodin draws contact from Hawaii's Samuta Avea at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine forward Miks Antoms dunks against Hawaii at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine forward Miks Antoms dunks against Hawaii at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine guard Sergio El Darwich feeds the post against Hawaii at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot exhorts his team against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii guard Eddie Stansberry gives two thumbs up against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine forward Vilgot Larsson dribbles as Hawaii forward Samuta Avea defends at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine forward Andrew Fleming looks for daylight from the double team of Hawaii's Zigmars Raimo (14) and Mate Colina at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine's Vilgot Larsson attempts a shot over Hawaii's Samuta Avea at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019. Avea blocked the attempt.

Maine's Vilgot Larsson asks the referee for a foul call against Hawaii at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii forward Bernardo Da Silva comes down with the rebound against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot looks on from the bench against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii's Eddie Stansberry shoots a three from the wing against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii's Samuta Avea secures the loose ball despite hard contact from Maine's Stephane Ingo at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot directs his team against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine guard Sergio El Darwich drives against Hawaii guard Drew Buggs at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii guard Drew Buggs smiles after hitting a buzzer-beating shot to end the first half against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019. The shot was later waved off.

Hawaii volleyball player Cole Hogland dunks during halftime of the Hawaii-Maine basketball game at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii volleyball outside hitter Colton Cowell attempts a dunk during halftime of the Hawaii-Maine basketball game at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii volleyball player Colton Cowell attempts a dunk during halftime of the Hawaii-Maine basketball game at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii volleyball libero Gage Worsley attempts a dunk during halftime of the Hawaii-Maine basketball game at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii volleyball player Cole Hogland attempts a dunk during halftime of the Hawaii-Maine basketball game at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii volleyball player 'Eleu Choy attempts a dunk while riding on the shoulders of James Anastassiades during halftime of the Hawaii-Maine basketball game at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

The Maine Black Bears take the court in the second half Hawaii volleyball player Colton Cowell against Hawaii at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Maine head coach Richard Barron observes the action against Hawaii at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii's Eddie Stansberry drives to the basket against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii's Bernardo Da Silva rises up for a dunk attempt against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii's Bernardo Da Silva smiles after drawing a foul against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii's Bernardo Da Silva puts up a shot against Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Hawaii's Bernardo Da Silva goes up for a reverse layup as Maine's Vilgot Larsson defends at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.

Players on Hawaii's bench look on as Hawaii battles Maine at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on December 29, 2019.