HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior basketball team closes out its eight-game home stand with a Western Athletic Conference match-up versus Louisiana Tech, Monday, Jan. 5. Tipoff is 7:05 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.   

The Rainbow Warriors (8-5, 0-1 WAC) look to bounce back from a 70-58 loss to Boise State on Saturday night in the WAC opener for both teams. Roderick Flemings scored a game-high 21 points for the 'Bows and the junior guard currently leads the WAC at 18.2 ppg. UH is 5-2 during its current stretch of homes games and are a perfect 5-0 in Monday night home games this year.   

All four road teams won on the opening night of WAC play and Louisiana Tech (7-7, 1-0 WAC) was one of them. The Bulldogs defeated San Jose State, 66-61, as Kenneth Cooper hit a basket and a free throw in the final minute to give the Bulldogs the lead. Cooper finished with a team-high 17 points. La Tech and UH split last year's meeting with each team winning at home.

Following its meeting with the Bulldogs, Hawai`i will head to the road for games at Idaho (Jan. 8) and Boise State (Jan. 10).

 

 

What: Hawai'i (8-5, 0-1 WAC) vs. Louisiana Tech (7-7, 1-0 WAC)

When: Monday, Jan. 5, 2008

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.

Promotions:  UH Alumni Association members and senior citizens (65 years and older) receive 50% off tickets (maximum of eight) to the UH men's basketball team's game against Louisiana Tech tonight. UHAA members and senior citizens can purchase their tickets at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office Tickets are in special sections and supplies are limited. Other restrictions may apply.

Coaches: Bob Nash (19-24) is in his second year at UH. Kerry Rupp (13-31) is in his second year at.

Series Information: La Tech leads, 10-5.