Continuing an odd season, Ayat set a personal best with four field goals, but also missed two extra points in the University of Hawai'i's 31-15 victory over Texas El-Paso last night at Aloha Stadium.

"On the one hand, I feel good that I was money on my field goals and helped the team win," the junior out of Kamehameha said. "But on the other hand, I missed two extra points and I'm just glad it didn't cost the team."

Ayat converted field goals from 33, 25 and 25 yards in the second quarter to help UH take a 15-6 lead at halftime. He added a 27-yarder in the third quarter, and his four field goals for the game was one short of the UH record.

However, his first extra point attempt of the game was blocked, and his third one went wide.

"Maybe it's a mental thing where I take it for granted because it's so close, I don't know," Ayat said. "I feel like I'm doing everything right and it shows on my field goals."

The tale of Ayat's season can be seen in his percentages. On field goal attempts, he is 14 of 17 for a .824 percentage; on point-after attempts, he is 27 of 34 for a .794 percentage.

"Justin had an off night and I'm glad it didn't come back to haunt us," UH coach June Jones said.

• No sacks: For the first time this season, the Hawai'i offensive line did not allow a quarterback sack last night.

"It's exciting that there were no sacks, but there was still some pressure on the quarterback and other stuff we didn't do well," offensive line coach Mike Cavanaugh said. "We can't be satisfied with this."

The Warriors once again started three freshmen — Jeremy Inferrera, Samson Satele and Tala Esera — alongside sophomore Derek Faavi and junior Uriah Moenoa. Sophomore Brandon Eaton played most of the second half in place of Esera.

• First score: Senior Michael Miyashiro caught the first touchdown pass of his UH career last night. He caught a six-yard strike from quarterback Tim Chang midway through the third quarter to give the Warriors a 24-6 lead.

• Fast break: Former basketball player Ikaika Alama-Francis recorded one tackle and recovered the first fumble of his career late in the fourth quarter.

• Mascot mayhem: Vili (Fehoko) the Warrior, the UH football team's mascot, went to the north end zone of Aloha Stadium during the second half of last night's game after an altercation with the UTEP mascot and cheerleaders.

One UTEP cheerleader accused Vili of throwing a ti leaf in her face. The two discussed the situation, and Vili apologized. Vili said he was not sure if there would be any charges.

• Just married: Nate Poss, UTEP's assistant athletic director of football operations, married Yvette Terrazas in a private ceremony in Waikiki on Thursday.

UTEP head coach Gary Nord served as best man during the ceremony.

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