Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Warrior football team begins the second half of the 2011 season by hosting New Mexico State in its annual Homecoming Game, Saturday, Oct. 22. Kick-off for the Western Athletic Conference match-up is 6:00 p.m. at Aloha Stadium.
 
The Warriors (3-3, 1-1 WAC) will play five of their final seven regular season games at home beginning with this week's contest against the Aggies. UH is coming off a heartbreaking 28-27 loss at San Jose State last Saturday, in which the Spartans scored the game-winning touchdown with 36 seconds remaining. Hawai'i overcame five first half turnovers and a 20-7 deficit with 20 unanswered points in the second half. The Warriors forced six Spartan turnovers after halftime, including five straight SJSU possessions.
 
The Aggies (3-3, 1-1) have won their last two games, including last week's 31-24 victory over Idaho in Las Cruces, N.M. Kenny Turner rushed for 171 yards and one score and quarterbacks Matt Christian and Travaughn Colwell combined to pass for 202 yards and two scores, both of which went to receiver Kemonte Bateman.
 
Hawai'i leads the overall series 7-0, including all four wins in Honolulu. The Warriors defeated the Aggies 59-24 last season in Las Cruces, N.M.
 
Game #7
What: Hawai'i Warriors (3-3, 1-1 WAC) vs. New Mexico State Aggies (3-3, 1-1 wac)
When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. HT
Where: Aloha Stadium (50,000); Honolulu, HI
Television: Live statewide on Oceanic Pay-Per-View (Digital Ch. 255) with Robert Kekaula (play-by-play), Darren Hernandez (color), Rob DeMello (color), and Lori Santi (sideline).
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play), John Veneri (color), and Felipe Ojastro (sideline). Don Robbs, Chris Hart and Gary Dickman host the “Countdown To Kickoff” beginning at 4:30 p.m. HT, and also the halftime show. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KHLO in Hilo, KKON in Kona, and KTOH on Kaua'i.
Video Streaming: Live video streaming on oceanic.streaming.com
Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on www.espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at www.HawaiiAthletics.com
Series Information: UH leads 7-0. Since the Aggies joined the WAC in 2005, the Warriors have won six of those contests, scoring 42 points or more five times, including last year's 59-24 rout in Las Cruces, N.M. UH has won all four meetings in Honolulu.
Promotions: Jack in The Box is the game sponsor and will distribute 20,000 VIP Cards at the stadium gates. The cards can be redeemed for a free chicken sandwich with the purchase of a large soft drink and are good for repeat/multiple uses through Dec. 31, 2011. Fans can also register at Gate 3 for the chance to participate in the Jack In The Box promotional activity at halftime. 1,000 Thunder Sticks will be distributed in the student section.   Also, one lucky fan will compete for $1,000 during the Allstate Field Goal Kick promotion. UH Alumni Association members will receive 30% off select adult tickets (maximum of eight). Tickets are in special sections and supplies are limited. Other restrictions may apply.
 
Warrior Storylines
UH has a 36-24-1 all-time record in Homecoming games since 1949…The Warriors have won their last nine Homecoming games and 11 of their last 12…UH leads the series with New Mexico State, 7-0, and has scored 35 or more points in six of the seven meetings…UH has won its last six WAC regular season home games dating back to 2009 (last loss vs. Boise State, Oct. 24, 2009)…UH has won its last eight regular season home games dating back to last season (last loss vs. USC, Sept. 2, 2010)…In UH's two home games this season, the Warriors have tallied 10 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and two interceptions while allowing its opponents to average 218.0 yards  and 15.5 points per game…In 16 career starts at Aloha Stadium, quarterback Bryant Moniz has thrown for 300-yards or more nine times and 400-yards or more four times…UH has scored 34 or more points nine times in its last 10 home games and surpassed the 50-point mark three times…One UH player has scored at least twice in each game this season…Offensively, UH is ninth in passing offense (336.7 per game) and defensively, is tied for sixth nationally in sacks (3.67 per game) and tied for 23rd in turnovers gained (15).