Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warrior basketball team returns home to host San Jose State in a Western Athletic Conference match-up Saturday, Jan. 17. Tip-off is 7:05 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.

Both teams look to move up the WAC standings after slow starts. The 'Bows and Spartans are currently in a three-way tie with Louisiana Tech for sixth place with identical 1-3 records. UH has lost its last two league games with both coming on the road. Hawai`i has particularly struggled offensively, scoring below 50 points in back-to-back losses at Idaho and Boise State.

This will be San Jose State's third straight road game after an overtime win at Fresno State on Jan. 10 and a loss at Cal State Bakersfield on Jan. 12. UH has an 11 game-win streak against San Jose State dating back to 2004, the longest current e streak against a conference opponent.

 

What: Hawai'i (9-7, 1-3 WAC) vs. San Jose State (7-8, 1-3 WAC)

When: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009

Time: 7:05 p.m. HT

Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) - Honolulu, HI

Television: KFVE-TV (Ch. 5 - The Home Team). Jim Leahey will handle the play-by-play and Artie Wilson will provide color commentary. Rebroadcast at 10:30 p.m.

Streaming Video: Live video streaming is available on uhstreaming.oceanic.com.

Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran. 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 HawaiiAthletics.com

Ticket Information: $26 (lower); $18 (upper-adult); $16 (upper-sr. citizen); $5 (upper-students); $3 (upper-UH students); $5 (lower super rooter). Parking $3.

Coaches: Bob Nash (20-26) is in his second year at UH. George Nessman (30-77) is in his fourth year at San Jose State.

Series Information: UH leads, 22-8.

Promotions: UH Alumni Association members and UH faculty & staff will receive 50% off tickets (maximum of six) to the UH men's basketball team's game against San Jose State on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 7:05 p.m. For UHAA members, a valid Alumni Association membership card is required. UH faculty & staff need to present a valid UH identification card. Advance purchases are encouraged. Tickets are in special sections and supplies are limited. Other restrictions may apply. Fans attending the UH women's basketball game against Nevada at 4:00 p.m. will be permitted to remain in the arena for free for the men's basketball squad's contest against San Jose State at 7:05 p.m. Fans must arrive at the women's game before halftime and will be asked to move to open seats in the upper level for the men's contest. Fans with tickets to the men's game will be admitted free to the women's contest (general admission seating). There will be a UH Kids' Club Reception prior to the men's basketball game in the Ewa Hospitality Room in the Stan Sheriff Center.