Reserve power fueled the Hawaii football team’s 37-20 victory over Sam Houston at Ching Complex tonight.

A crowd of 10,373 saw quarterback Luke Weaver throw three touchdown passes and direct three other scoring drives, and walk-on linebacker Giovanni Iovino parlayed a deflected throw into a 41-interception return for a touchdown as the Rainbow Warriors improved to 2-1 with their third consecutive home victory dating back to last season.

Kansei Matsuzawa, UH’s Japan-reared and YouTube-taught kicker, converted three field goals to extend his streak to eight consecutive treys to open the season. His 19-yarder with 3:01 to play provided a decisive cushion.

After another defensive stand, the Warriors had one last possession. This one ended with Weaver’s 15-yard scoring pass to Pofele Ashlock

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