Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team (9-5, 0-2 WAC) returns to the Stan Sheriff Center for its Western Athletic Conference home opener against Idaho (7-6, 1-1 WAC) on Thursday, Jan. 6. Tipoff is set for approximately 7:30 p.m., following the women's game at 5:00 p.m.      

 

UH started conference play on the road last week with a pair of losses at Utah State and Nevada. The Rainbow Warriors gave a gritty effort at Utah State, nearly pulling off a monumental upset, however, were outgunned at Nevada on the second leg of the trip to fall to 0-2 in league play. The Bows now return to the SSC where they are 8-1 this season, with six of those wins coming in double-digits.

 

Following its game against the Vandals, the Bows will take on Boise State on Saturday, Jan. 8. That game will also be part of a women's doubleheader with the men's game tipping off at approximately 7:30 p.m. Fans with a men's ticket will be admitted free to the women's game.

 

What: Hawai'i (9-5, 0-2 WAC) vs. Idaho (7-6, 1-1 WAC)

When: Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011

Time: 7:30 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. Fans with tickets to the women's basketball game at 5:00 p.m. who wish to remain for the men's game must purchase a men's basketball ticket. Fans without a men's ticket will be cleared from the arena at the conclusion of the women's basketball game.

Promotions: Jack In The Box, the game sponsor on Thursday, will distribute 1,000 foam noodles and 1,000 snowman antenna balls before the game. At halftime, there will be a “Jack In The Box Eating Contest.” Chevron, the game sponsor on Saturday, will giveaway 2,500 “Chevron Fan Fans” and host the “Don't Forget the Fight Song” contest at halftime.

Coaches: Gib Arnold is in his first year at UH (9-5). Don Verlin is in his third season at Idaho (39-38).

Series Information: Idaho leads, 11-5.