Hawaii running back Paul Harris (29) attempts to break away from Louisiana Monroe safety Marquis McCullum (23) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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HONOLULU (AP) - Paul Harris ran 27 times for 166 yards and a touchdown to help Hawaii snap an eight-game losing streak on Saturday night, 28-26 over Louisiana-Monroe.
Ikaika Woolsey threw for a touchdown and ran for two more for the Rainbow Warriors (3-10), who led 28-10 early in the third quarter and weathered the Warhawks' rally.
Defensive lineman Lorenzo Jackson fell on Hawaii's errant snap in the end zone late in the fourth quarter to put Louisiana-Monroe (1-11) in a position to tie with a 2-point attempt. The conversion failed as Earnest Carrington's pass attempt was incomplete to Harley Scioneaux.
Hawaii converted three first downs to run out the final 3:03 and end its season with a victory after going winless in the Mountain West Conference.
Carrington finished 27 of 44 for 234 yards and two touchdowns. The Warhawks finish their season next Saturday, hosting New Mexico State.
Louisiana Monroe defensive lineman Lorenzo Jackson (45) gains control of a fumble from Hawaii running back Ryan Tuiasoa (48) late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game and score a touch down, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Honolulu. Hawaii beat Louisiana Monroe 28-26. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Hawaii quarterback Ikaika Woolsey (11) stiff-arms Louisiana Monroe safety Marquis McCullum (23) en route to a touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Louisiana Monroe safety Wesley Thompson, back, tackles Hawaii quarterback Ikaika Woolsey (11) from behind in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Hawaii quarterback Ikaika Woolsey (11) congratulates his teammate tight end Harold Moleni (87) after Moleni scored a touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Hawaii tight end Harold Moleni (87) dives in for a touch down while playing against Louisiana Monroe in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Hawaii running back Paul Harris (29) breaks free from Louisiana Monroe safety Marquis McCullum (23) to score a touchdown in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Hawaii quarterback Ikaika Woolsey (11) runs for a touchdown against Louisiana Monroe in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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