Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team (10-8, 1-5 WAC) hosts the first of three straight home games when it faces Fresno State (7-9, 3-3 WAC) in a Western Athletic Conference contest on Thursday, Jan. 20. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.

 

Hawai`i aims to move up the WAC ladder after picking up its first league win of the year at Lousiana Tech on Saturday. The 56-48 win over the Bulldogs snapped a five-game losing streak for the Rainbow Warriors and put UH in a tie for seventh place in the WAC standings. In the process the 'Bows snapped a 15-game road losing skid dating back nearly two years. In his fourth game back from injury, Bill Amis helped carry UH to victory with a 22-point, 12-rebound performance, while the UH defense held La Tech scoreless in the final 2:31. 

 

UH now returns home to face one of its most storied rivals in Fresno State. The Bulldogs currently sit in fifth place in the WAC—two games ahead of UH—and are coming off a their third straight league setback, a 67-57 home loss to Idaho on Monday.

 

Following its game against the Bulldogs, the 'Bows will host San Jose State on Saturday, Jan. 22 and league-leading Utah State on Jan. 29.

 

 

What: Hawai'i (10-8, 1-5 WAC) vs. Fresno State (7-9, 3-3 WAC)

When: Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011

Time: 7:00 p.m. HT

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

Television: Live statewide on KFVE-TV with Jim Leahey (play-by-play) and Artie Wilson (color). Rebroadcast at 10:30 p.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 (analyst). 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); $5 (upper-students, ages 4-HS); UH Manoa students free with validated ID. Parking $5.

Promotions:  Hawaiian Airlines is the game sponsor on Thursday and First Hawaiian Bank is the game sponsor on Saturday. Fans can register at the sports marketing table inside Gate A for the chance to win great prizes. On Saturday, Pepsi will distribute 100 cases of Sierra Mist Natural as fans exit the arena. Active, reservists, and retired members of the military will receive 50% off adult upper-level tickets (maximum of eight) to this week's men's basketball games against Fresno State and San Jose State. A valid military identification 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.
Coaches: Gib Arnold is in his first year at UH (9-6). Steve Cleavland is in his sixth season at Fresno State (85-100) and 14th season overall (223-196).

Series Information: Fresno State leads, 25-16.