HONOLULU - The University of Hawai'i Warrior football team will look to become bowl eligible for the third consecutive year when it hosts Washington State of the Pac-10, Saturday, Nov. 29. Kickoff is 6:05 p.m. at Aloha Stadium.
The Warriors (6-5) need one win in their final two regular season contests to secure a berth in the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl for the fifth time in the last seven years. UH is coming off a 49-17 rout of Idaho to close out its Western Athletic Conference season. The Warriors will finish no lower than third in the final league standings.
Hawai'i scored a season-high 49 points against the Vandals. Quarterback
Greg Alexander accounted for four touchdowns, including a career-high three through the air. The Warriors have eclipsed the 40-point mark in each of their past two games and are averaging 32.8 points in five home games.
The Cougars (2-10) snapped a seven-game losing streak following a 16-13 overtime victory over in-state rival Washington last Saturday. WSU and UH have met three previous times with the Cougars holding a 2-1 advantage.
Game 12
What: Hawai'i (6-5, 5-3 WAC) vs. Washington State (2-10, 1-8 Pac-10)
When: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
Time: 6:05 p.m.
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-TV (ch. 5) 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: 4th meeting. WSU leads 2-1.
Promotions: “Think Green & Save Green.” The Rainbowtique stores will offer select green UH apparel for 20% off beginning Monday, Nov. 24 until Saturday's kickoff. Individuals purchasing at least $20 in green UH apparel will receive a coupon for 50% off up to four tickets to Saturday's game. Fans are encouraged to wear their UH green apparel to the game.
Warrior Storylines
-UH and Washington State last met in the 1999 regular season finale at Aloha Stadium with the Cougars winning 22-14.
-UH is 13-34 all-time versus Pac-10 teams, including a 1-2 mark against Washington State.
-UH has won its last two home games against Pac-10 opponents (2006 Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl vs. Arizona State, 2007 vs. Washington). UH's last home loss to a Pac-10 opponent was against Oregon State in the 2006 regular season finale.
-UH has seven wins against BCS conference opponents since 1998.
-UH is 6-0 when scoring 20 points or more and 5-0 when scoring 30 points or more this season.
-UH scored a season-high 49 points last week vs. Idaho. UH is 24-0 when scoring 40 points or more dating back to 2005.
-Since 1999, UH is 21-5 in home games during the month of November, including a 10-4 mark against non-conference opponents.
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Greg Alexander has a current streak of 118 consecutive pass attempts without an interception dating back to the season-opener at Florida.
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