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Hawaii edges UTEP 17-14 with Alejado and Lacaden standout performances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:08 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Hawaii edges UTEP 17-14 with Alejado and Lacaden standout performances

Summary

Hawaii defeated UTEP 17-14 in El Paso on Saturday, November 7. Micah Alejado passed for 303 yards and a touchdown, while Titan Lacaden recorded 109 receiving yards and a touchdown, both career highs. The Rainbow Warriors scored first with a touchdown late in the first quarter and extended their lead into the fourth quarter. UTEP responded with a touchdown drive but could not complete a comeback. Hawaii improved its record to 3-6, while UTEP fell to 1-8. Next, Hawaii will host North Dakota State, and UTEP will face Wyoming at home.

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By the Numbers

•Hawaii scored first with a 20-yard touchdown pass from Alejado to Lacaden.
•Alejado threw for 303 yards, while Lacaden had 11 receptions.
•Hawaii led 17-7 after a 12-play, 98-yard drive in the fourth quarter.
•UTEP responded with a touchdown but could not tie the game.
•Hawaii has won four of the last five matchups against UTEP.

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6:08 AMYahoo Sports — Alejado-Lacaden combo helps send Hawaii past UTEP 17-14

What they're saying

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EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Micah Alejado threw for 303 yards and a touchdown and Titan Lacaden had a career-high 109 yards receiving and a touchdown and Hawaii beat UTEP 17-14 on Saturday.Lacaden also had a career-high 11 receptions and Audric Harris had 101 yards receiving on four receptions.
— Yahoo Sports

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