Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team (12-8, 3-5 WAC) will be “All In Against The Aggies” when the 'Bows face conference leader No. 25 Utah State (19-2, 8-0 WAC) to conclude a three-game homestand Saturday, Jan. 29. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.

 

Hawai`i is riding a three-game WAC win streak with victories over Louisiana Tech, Fresno State and San Jose State. With the first round of WAC play complete UH has climbed back towards the middle of the standings after rallying from an 0-5 start. UH now plays its biggest game to date this season when it hosts the three-time defending champion Aggies who are undefeated in WAC play so far at 8-0. 

UH and Utah State met earlier this year in Logan on Dec. 29 in the WAC opener for both teams. The Rainbow Warriors gave the Aggies all they could handle, trailing by just two points late in the game, before falling 74-66. UH will be seeking its first win over Utah State in three years. The Aggies have won the last five regular-season games with UH's last win in Honolulu in 2008. 

 

Following its game against Utah State, the 'Bows will head back to the road for a pair of games at Boise State (Feb. 3) and Idaho (Feb. 5).

 

 

What: Hawai'i (12-8, 3-5 WAC) vs. No. 25 Utah State (19-2, 8-0 WAC)

When: Saturday, Jan. 29, 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.

Coaches: Gib Arnold is in his first year at UH (12-8). Stew Morrill is in his 13th season at Utah State (313-101) and 25th year overall (531-239).

Series Information: Utah State leads, 11-4. 

Promotions: “All In Against The Aggies.” Game sponsor Anheuser-Busch and Sodexo will be hosting the Bud Light Backcourt Tailgate event on the mezzanine outside Gate B of the Stan Sheriff Center from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and include a barbecue dinner, two beverages, five lucky number drawing tickets, live entertainment and an opportunity for photos with the Bud Light girls. Coach Arnold, his staff, and some UH players will be at the tailgate party beginning at 5:00 p.m. There will be lucky number drawings for autographed logo items, tickets and other valuable items during the event. In addition, for every ticket sold, Bud Light and Sodexo are contributing $6 to the UH men's basketball program. Admission is limited to the first 300 individuals who purchase a ticket. Tickets are available by calling Peggy at 484-4339 or e-mailing peggy.abella@anheuser-busch.com.. Fans who buy a ticket to the Bud Light Backcourt event can show their ticket at the Rainbowtique store and receive 20% off their purchase of regular-priced apparel. Anheuser-Busch will award a Tailgate Prize Pack during its “Bud Light Spot Shot” halftime promotional contest. Also, 20 fans will participate in the “Half-Court Heave” at halftime. Each person who makes a half-court shot will receive two (2) free nights at a Waikiki oceanfront hotel and cash. The UH Pep Band will be selling T-shirts for $10 outside the arena for its travel costs to he WAC Basketball Tournament in March. The first 100 fans who purchase the shirt will receive a voucher for a free hotdog and 20-ounce fountain soda at the arena concession stands, compliments of Sodexo.