HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team begins a new era under head coach Dana Takahara-Dias on Wednesday night, as the Rainbow Wahine host Hawai'i Pacific University in an exhibition game at 7 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.

 

Takahara-Dias was hired as the seventh head coach in program history in May and rounded out her staff with former UH assistants Da Houl and Serenda Valdez and assistant coach Patrick Knapp.

 

UH returns junior point guard Keisha Kanekoa, who led the team last season averaging 11 points and 3.25 assists per game. Senior forward Dita Liepkalne also returns for her final year, after starting all 31 games last season.

 

Along with the starters, UH returns letterwinners Breanna Arbuckle, Rebecca Dew, Leilani Galdones, Jennifer Hamilton, Briauna Linton, Allie Patterson and Katie Wilson.

 

Joining the team this year is freshman Shawna Kuehu, along with transfers Mai Ayabe, Julita Bungaite and Courtney Gaddis.

 

The regular season begins Nov. 17 on the road against UC Riverside. UH will face three opponents on the opening road trip, incluidng UCLA on Nov. 19 and Cal State Bakersfield on Nov. 21.

 

What: Hawai'i vs. Hawai'i Pacific University

When: Wednesday, Nov. 4; 7:05 p.m.

Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) - Honolulu, Hawai'i

Television: None

Radio: None

Live Stats: Live stats available through HawaiiAthletics.com

Ticket Prices: All seats general admission. $7 (Adult), $5 (Senior Citizen), Free (students, 4-18). UH Students (system-wide) free. Parking $5.