Game Notes
HONOLULU – The University of Hawai`i men's basketball team heads to Fresno State for a nationally-televised contest Thursday, Feb. 19. The game tips off at 8:00 p.m. PT (6:00 p.m. HT) and will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Hawai'i won the first meeting on Feb. 5 in Honolulu in convincing fashion, starting the game on a 24-4 run, before defeating the Bulldogs, 69-43. Since that game UH has gone 1-1 and Fresno State 1-2. Both teams are coming off crushing defeats that had similar endings. Fresno State squandered a late seven-point lead before losing to New Mexico State, 79-71, in overtime on the road. UH, meanwhile, looked poised for its third straight home win before Nevada scored eight unanswered points to steal a 47-46 win. That loss put UH in a tie for sixth place in the Western Athletic standings at 4-8.
This will be UH's third nationally televised game this year. UH defeated Idaho State in overtime during ESPN's College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon in November. The 'Bows also appeared on the Big 10 Network, while playing at Illinois in December.
Following its game versus Fresno State, the 'Bows will quickly turnaround to Honolulu to host UC Irvine on Saturday, Feb. 21 as part of the ESPNU BracketBusters event.
Game 25 Tip-Off Notes
What: Hawai'i (12-12, 4-8 WAC) at Fresno State (10-16, 2-9 WAC)
When: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
Time: 8:00 p.m. PT (6:00 HT)
Where: Save Mart Center (15,596) - Fresno, CA
Television: ESPN2. Bob Wischusen will handle the play-by-play and Adrian Branch will provide color commentary.
Streaming Video: 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 GoBulldogs.com
Coaches: Bob Nash (23-31) is in his second year at UH. Steve Cleveland (60-58) is in his fourth year at Fresno State and 12th season overall (198-166).
Series Information: Fresno State leads, 22-15.
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