Game Notes

HONOLULU - Fresh off an improbable upset of nationally ranked Fresno State last week, the University of Hawai'i Warrior football team returns to Honolulu for its Homecoming game Saturday, Oct. 11 against Louisiana Tech. Kickoff for the Western Athletic Conference match-up is 6:05 p.m. at Aloha Stadium.

Hawai'i (2-3, 1-1 WAC) evened its conference record following a 32-29 overtime victory over then-No. 22 Fresno State last Saturday. The win marked the program's first ever on the road against a nationally ranked team. UH benefited from six Fresno State turnovers, blocked a potential game-winning field goal at the end of regulation, and kicked its own 33-yarder by Dan Kelly in overtime to defeat the Bulldogs for the third straight year.

Louisiana Tech (2-2, 0-1) dropped its WAC opener to Boise State, 38-3, last Wednesday in Boise. The Bulldogs have had two byes in the last four weeks following their season-opening victory over Mississippi State and a road loss at Kansas.

UH leads the overall series 5-1 and is a perfect 3-0 against the Bulldogs at Aloha Stadium. Two years ago, the Warriors routed the Bulldogs 61-17, scoring 52 unanswered points after Tech opened a 10-9 lead early in the second quarter.

Game 6
What: Hawai'i (2-3, 1-1 WAC) vs. Louisiana Tech (2-2, 0-1 WAC)
When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Time: 6:05 p.m. HT
Where: Aloha Stadium (50,000), Honolulu, HI
Television: Live statewide on Oceanic Cable Pay-Per-View digital channel 255 with Jim Leahey (play-by-play) and Russell Yamanoha (color). Call (808) 643-3333 statewide to order. Also delayed on KFVE (ch. 5) on on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play), Robert Kekaula (color), and John Veneri (sideline). Don Robbs, Chris Hart and Gary Dickman host the “Countdown To Kickoff” beginning at 4:00 p.m., and also the halftime show. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KPUA in Hilo, KMWB in Kona.
Video Streaming: Live video streaming is available on uhstreaming.oceanic.com
Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Series Information: 7th meeting. UH leads 5-1.
Promotions: UH Alumni Association members will receive a special “Alumni Night” ticket discount. UHAA members will receive 50% off their tickets (maximum of eight). A valid Alumni Association membership card is required when purchasing tickets at the Stan Sheriff Center or the Aloha Stadium box offices. Tickets are in special sections and supplies are limited. 

Warrior Storylines
-UH is 33-24-1 all-time on Homecoming games since 1949.
-UH has won its last six Homecoming games and eight of its last nine.
-UH has not lost two straight home games since 2005.
-UH defensive back Keao Monteilh and kicker Dan Kelly are the reining WAC defensive and special teams players of the week.
-UH linebacker Solomon Elimimian is 17 tackles shy of tying Levi Stanley's school career record of 366 set from 1969-72.
-Elimimian ranks second nationally among active career leaders in tackles.
-UH has won 17 of its last 19 WAC games dating back to 2005.
-UH is 5-1 all-time against Louisiana Tech, including a thrilling 45-44 overtime win in Ruston last season.
-In games played at Aloha Stadium, UH leads the series 3-0.
-UH ranks 13th nationally in red zone offense, converting 13-of-14 (93 percent) opportunities.