Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai`i men's basketball team concludes its three-game homestand when it hosts Nevada in a Western Athletic Conference match-up on Saturday, Feb. 14. Tip-off is 7:05 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.

 

Fans who purchase a ticket will receive a second ticket for free as UH helps celebrate Valentine's Day during this “Bring A Date” game.

UH picked up a pair of impressive wins last week, trouncing Fresno State (69-43) and Idaho (71-49). The 'Bows (12-11, 4-7 WAC) are now in a tie for sixth place in the WAC  following San Jose State's loss to Nevada on Thursday night. 

Nevada (14-10, 7-4) sits in second place in the WAC after an 80-68 road win over the Spartans. Last weekend, the Wolf Pack suffered two  straight home losses to Louisiana Tech (78-75) and New Mexico State (62-60), marking the first time in seven years that the Wolf Pack suffered back-to-back WAC home losses. Nevada is 6-4 on the road this year.

 

UH has lost six straight games versus Nevada, including the last two meetings in Honolulu. The team's met earlier this year in Reno with the Wolf Pack winning, 74-63. The 'Bows last defeated the Wolf Pack three years ago in an overtime thriller, 73-69, in Honolulu.

 

Following their game versus Nevada, the 'Bows will head to Fresno State for a nationally-televised game on Thursday, Feb. 19. 

 

What: Hawai'i (12-11, 4-7 WAC) vs. Nevada (14-10, 7-4 WAC)

When: Saturday, Feb. 14, 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. Also available on ESPN360.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: “Bring A Date” - Fans who purchase a ticket will receive a second ticket for free. This offer is only available at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office. Advance purchases are encouraged. Tickets are in special sections and supplies are limited. Other restrictions may apply. The Honolulu Advertiser is the game sponsor and will host a dance competition at halftime (pre-game registration at the marketing table at Gate A). Also, the first 150 female fans will receive carnations, compliments of Watanabe Floral.

Coaches: Bob Nash (23-30) is in his second year at UH. Mark Fox (115-40) is in his sixth year at

Nevada.

Series Information: Nevada leads, 15-9.