Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior basketball team tips off its 2009-10 campaign with the 46th Annual Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic, Nov. 13, 15 and 16 at the Stan Sheriff Center. Joining UH in the tournament are McNeese State, Northern Colorado and the 'Bows opening night opponent, Southern Utah.

 

After tuning up with a pair of exhibition wins in the preseason, UH will officially begin the year with the newly revamped Rainbow Classic. After 45 years as an eight-team, holiday tournament, the Classic is now a four-team round-robin. The action begins on Friday, Nov. 13 as McNeese State squares off against Northern Colorado at 5:00 p.m., followed by UH versus Southern Utah at 7:35 p.m.

 

UH returns 10 letterwinners and four starters from last year's team that finished 13-17 overall and 5-11 in the Western Athletic Conference.

 

McNeese State vs. Northern Colorado, 5:00 p.m. 

Southern Utah vs. Hawai'i, 7:35 p.m. 

 

Southern Utah vs. Northern Colorado, 2:30 p.m.

McNeese State vs. Hawai'i, 5:00 p.m. 

 

McNeese State vs. Southern Utah,7:30 p.m.

Northern Colorado vs. Hawai'i, 11:00 p.m. (ESPN)

Promotions: Outrigger Hotels & Resorts will distribute 500 Foam Shaka Hands at Gate A and host the popular “Shoot For Loot” money game at halftime of each UH contest. Also, tournament T-shirts will be tossed into the stands at halftime. During the nationally televised “Monday Madness” finale of the Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic, one lucky fan will leave with a Vacations Hawaii Trip For Two to Las Vegas. Fans are encouraged to create signs that incorporate the ESPN acronym. The producer of the sign judged to be the “most creative” will receive a Las Vegas trip. UH students will receive free admission to Monday's ESPN televised game by showing their valid identification card at a special entrance at Gate A. All tickets are general admission. The first 100 UH students to enter the arena Monday will receive a gift card for a free one-topping medium pizza from Papa John's Pizza Hawaii. Also, 2,500 dessert certificates will be distributed. All fans can take their ticket stub from Monday's game to Papa John's on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and receive a one-topping medium pizza for just $5.

Game 1 Tipoff Notes

What: Hawai'i (13-17, 5-11 WAC) vs. Southern Utah (11-20, 8-10 Summit)

When: Friday, Nov. 13, 2009

Time: 7:35 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 (play-by-play) and Jeff Portnoy (color). 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); $13 (lower-super rooter); $5 (upper-students); $5 (upper-UH students); Parking $5.

Coaches: Bob Nash (24-34) is in his third year at UH. Roger Reid is in his third year at Southern Utah (22-39) and 11th year overall (174-115).

Series Information: First meeting.