Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior basketball team seeks its third straight win when it plays host to Chicago State on Saturday, Dec. 12. Tip-off is set for 7:05 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.

 

UH is coming off 70-61 come-from-behind win over Chaminade on Wednesday night. Roderick Flemings scored all 18 of his points in the second half, while Hiram Thompson added a career-high 17 points and eight rebounds to help UH overcome a 13-point halftime deficit and defeat the Division II Silverswords. Flemings leads the team at 16.3 ppg, while Thomson is averaging 10.5 ppg, 4.9 rpg and a team-high 4.5 apg.

 

Chicago State, meanwhile, will make the long trek to Honolulu, following a Thursday night contest at Nebraska, which they lost, 74-39. The Cougars shot just 24 percent in the game to fall to 3-4 on the season.

 

Following its contest with Chicago State, UH will have a 10-day break until hosting the inaugural Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic, Dec. 22, 23 and 25. The 'Bows first opponent in the eight-team tournament will be the College of Charleston.

 

 

Game 9 Tip-Off Notes
What: Hawai'i (4-4, 0-0 WAC) vs. Chicago State (3-4, 0-0 Great West)

When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009

Time: 7:05 p.m. HT

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

Television: Live statewide on Oceanic Cable Pay-Per-View digital channel 255 with Jim Leahey (play-by-play) and Artie Wilson (color). Jim Leahey will handle the play-by-play and Artie Wilson will provide color commentary. Rebroadcast Dec. 13 on KFVE-TV (Ch. 5 - The Home Team) at 10:00 a.m.

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

Radio: 1080 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play) and Jeff Portnoy (color).

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 (28-40) is in his third year at UH. Benjy Taylor is in his third year at Chicago State (33-34).

Series Information: UH leads, 1-0