Hawaii Secures Road Victory Against Northern Illinois, Ending Losing Streak

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The University of Hawaii football team showcased a strong performance during their recent road game, defeating Northern Illinois with a score of 56-21. This victory not only ended a four-game losing streak but also marked their first win in the Mountain West Conference, improving their season record to 2-6.

Quarterback Micah Alejado had an impressive outing, completing 22 of 32 passes for 323 yards, accompanied by 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Running back DeVon Rice contributed significantly with three touchdown runs. Hawaii’s defense effectively limited NIU to 21 points while securing four takeaways. With 56 points scored, this is the highest tally in the Timmy Chang era and the most since 2018. The Rainbow Warriors will head home for a bye week before facing North Dakota State.