On a night when the Hawai'i women's basketball team donned pink socks, pink ribbons, even pink hair for breast cancer awareness, the game they turned in — a masterful 62-42 dismantling of Utah State — was a study in black, blue and whoo.

With double-double machine Tanya Smith recording a modest (for her) seven points and nine rebounds and starter Dita Liepkalne out nursing an injured knee, the Rainbow Wahine relied on a staunch defensive effort and a free-wheeling but efficient offense that resulted in four players scoring at least 12 points.

Megan Tinnin and Saundra Cariaga led the way with 14 points apiece. Tara Hittle, in her first start since joining the team midseason, contributed 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a dozen floor burns. Reserve center Iwona Zagrobelna added 12 points and shot 2-for-2 from 3-point range.

Reach Michael Tsai at mtsai@honoluluadvertiser.com.