Game Notes

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The University of Hawai'i Warrior football team concludes its two-week long road trip by facing Western Athletic Conference foe New Mexico State Saturday, Nov. 8. Kick-off is 2:00 p.m. MT (11:00 a.m. HT) at Aggie Memorial Stadium.

Both teams are coming off frustrating losses last Saturday. The Warriors dropped a 30-14 decision at Utah State while NMSU was shut-out at home by 11th-ranked Boise State, 49-0.

Hawai'i converted only 1-of-5 opportunities in the red zone against Utah State, including two blocked field goals and one fumble. Still, the Warrior offense generated 374 yards of total offense, including 233 through the air, and did not throw an interception.

The Aggies were shut-out by the Broncos for the second consecutive year. On Saturday, NMSU trailed 28-0 at the half and its potent offense was held to 150 total yards. Quarterback Chase Holbrook was limited to 12-of-20 passing for 64 yards before leaving the game in the third quarter.

The Warriors and Aggies have met four previous times with Hawai'i winning all four contests. Last season, UH routed the Aggies 50-13 behind Colt Brennan's 425 passing yards and six touchdowns, three of which went to Ryan Grice-Mullen, who was on the receiving end of 195 yards.

In the teams' only meeting in Las Cruces in 2006, UH scored 21 straight points in the fourth quarter to break open a close game and a 49-30 victory. In that game, Holbrook passed for 323 yards and three scores.

Game 10
What: Hawai'i (4-5, 3-3 WAC) vs. New Mexico St. (3-5, 1-3 WAC)
When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008
Time: 2:00 p.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. HT
Where: Aggie Memorial Stadium (30,343), Las Cruces, NM
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 Saturday at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play) and Robert Kekaula (color). Don Robbs, Chris Hart and Gary Dickman host the “Countdown To Kickoff” beginning at 9:30 a.m., and also the halftime show. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KPUA in Hilo, KMWB in Kona.
Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at nmstatesports.com
Series Information: 5th meeting. UH leads 4-0.

Warrior Storylines
- UH has won all three meetings in WAC play against New Mexico State, including a 49-30 victory in 2006 in Las Cruces.
- UH is 18-4 in WAC play since the start of the 2006 season.
- UH is 8-3 in WAC road games since 2006, including a 1-2 mark this season.
- UH is 1-4 on the road overall this season.
- UH has scored 14 points or fewer in four of its five road games (scored 32 points in win at Fresno State).
- UH is averaging 28.8 points in four home games and 14.0 points in five road games.
- UH kickoff returner Malcolm Lane ranks eighth nationally with a 31.0 average. Over the last two games, he has four, 40-plus yard returns.
- UH defensive back Jameel Dowling has been involved in a turnover in the last three games (fumble caused at Boise State, fumble recovery vs. Nevada, and interception at Utah State).
- UH defensive end David Veikune has 4.5 sacks in the last two games.