Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior basketball team looks to end a four-game slide when it hosts Lamar in non-conference action on Sunday, Dec. 6. Tip-off is set for 5:05 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.

 

It will be the first of nine straight home contests for the Rainbow Warriors who play 14 of their first 15 games at home. UH is coming off an 80-70 loss at UC Irvine on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The 'Bows nearly erased a 20-point deficit against the Anteaters but fell short in their first road outing of the season. UH looks to clamp down on defense after giving up 80 or more points in each of their last four games. Roderick Flemings leads the team at 15.0 ppg and scored a season-high 25 points in the loss at UC Irvine. 

 

Lamar, out of the Southland Conference, comes to Honolulu with a 3-5 record. This will be the Cardinals sixth road game in their last seven contests and they dropped all five of their previous away games, including a 62-55 loss at Denver on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The teams last met in the opening round of the 2003 Rainbow Classic with UH gaining a 94-88 win.

What: Hawai'i (2-4, 0-0 WAC) vs. Lamar (3-5, 0-0 Southland)

When: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009

Time: 5:05 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). Rebroadcast Monday, Dec. 7 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: 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, KHLO in Hilo, KKON 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.

Promotions: UH Alumni Association members will receive 50% off adult tickets (maximum of eight). A valid Alumni Association membership card is required when purchasing tickets at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office. Tickets are in special sections and supplies are limited. Other restrictions may apply.AIG Hawaii, soon to be Farmers Insurance Hawaii, is the game sponsor and the first 2,000 fans to enter the arena will receive seat cushions.

Coaches: Bob Nash (26-40) is in his third year at UH. Steve Roccaforte is in his fourth year at Lamar (52-48).

Series Information: Tied, 2-2