In the second quarter, Josh Galeai scored on a 2-yard touchdown run giving the Warriors a 14–0 lead.
Seth Marler kicked field goals from 22 and 37 yards before the end of the first half to cut the lead to 14–6.
Shawn Withy-Allen, subbing for an injured Timmy Chang, threw a 57-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Justin Colbert in the third quarter to cut the lead to 26–21.
Wide receiver Colbert caught a 31-yard touchdown pass from Withy-Allen to cut the lead to 34–28.
On Hawaii's next drive, Withy-Allen was sacked in the end zone for a safety, making the final margin 36–28.