Game Notes
The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team (9-7, 0-4 WAC) looks to get back on the winning track when it heads to the mainland for a pair of Western Athletic Conference road games this week. First up for UH is a meeting with New Mexico State (8-9, 2-1 WAC) on Thursday, Jan. 13 at the Pan American Center. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. MT (4:00 p.m. HT).
UH has found the going tough since entering league play, dropping its first four WAC contests for its longest losing streak of the season. It was an especially rough weekend for the 'Bows at home with a pair of double-digit losses to Idaho (59-44) and Boise State (79-55). UH was out-scored a combined 75-39 in the second half in those two contests.
The Rainbow Warriors attempt to turn the tide in Las Cruces at a venue they have yet to win at in five attempts. The 'Bows will look to leading scorer
Zane Johnson (14.5 ppg), the league's top three-point marksman (45-106, .425) as well sophomore post
Vander Joaquim who is averaging 12.0 and 7.8 rpg since the beginning of WAC play.
Following its game against the Aggies, the 'Bows will travel to Ruston, La., for a meeting with Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Jan. 15.
Game 17 Tipoff Notes
What: Hawai'i (9-7, 0-4 WAC) at New Mexico St. (8-9, 2-1 WAC)
When: Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011
Time: 7:00 p.m. MT (4:00 p.m. HT)
Where: Pan American Center (13,071) - Las Cruces, NM
Television: ESPN Regional with Trey Bender (play-by-play) and Stephen Howard (color).
Streaming Video: Live video streaming is available on ESPN3.com.
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran. 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 NMStateSports.com
Coaches: Gib Arnold is in his first year at UH (9-7). Marvin Menzies is in his fourth season at New Mexico State (68-50).
Series Information: New Mexico State leads, 11-2.
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