Tournament Notes

HONOLULU—The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team (2-7) returns home to host the Chevron Rainbow Wahine Shootout, Dec. 18-20. The 'Bows will battle Portland State, Denver and UC Davis in the three-day tournament at the Stan Sheriff Center.
 
Hawai'i returns after 20 days away from the SSC. Most recently the Rainbow Wahine embarked on it's farthest roadtrip in program history as it traveled over 4,900 to play Army at West Point (Dec. 1) and Columbia in New York City (Dec. 3). UH split its games, as Army held off UH, 55-51, but then bouncing back to defeat Columbia in a physical game, 66-55 to snap its seven game losing streak. Against the Lions, sophomore forward Kamilah Jackson recorded her 15th career double-double leading UH with game-highs in points (16) and rebounds (11). Senior forward, Courtney Gaddis also had a solid outing, posting 14 points and grabbing six rebounds—both career highs.
 
Jackson continues to be the anchor of the team, leading UH in both points (14.7) and rebounds (9.0) per game. Senior co-captain Breanna Arbuckle is second on the team averaging a career-best 10.6 points per game thus far. She is also second on the team with 5.9 rebounds per game with a team-high 15 blocks and has a team-high 15 blocks—including four at Army—which pushes her career total to 118.

This week also marks the possible debut of two Rainbow Wahine that will improve the team's depth. Sophomore transfer Vicky Tagalicod (5-9; Forward; Hilo, Hawai'i) will be suiting up on Dec. 19 after transfering after last year's first semester from USC. Freshman Kalei Adolpho (6-1; Forward/Center; Kualapu'u, Moloka'i) will don a different UH jersey for the first time this season after a successful rookie campaign on the women's volleyball team.
 
Chevron Rainbow Wahine Shootout Tournament Schedule
Sunday, December 18, 2011
3:00 p.m. – Denver vs. UC Davis
5:00 p.m. – Hawai'i vs. Portland State

Monday, December 19, 2011
5:00 p.m. – UC Davis vs. Portland State
7:00 p.m. – Hawai'i vs. Denver

Tuesday, December 20, 2011
5:00 p.m. – Portland State vs. Denver
7:00 p.m. – Hawai'i vs. UC Davis
 
 
Waikiki Beach Marriott Rainbow Wahine Showdown Notes
When: Sunday, Dec. 18 - Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) - Honolulu, HI
Television: Monday and Tuesday's games will be broadcast live on OCSports Ch. 12 (standard) and Ch. 1012 (HD). Jim Leahey (play-by-play) and Lori Santi (color). Both games will be shown again at 10:00 pm following the game.
Video Streaming: Live video streaming on oceanic.streaming.com for a fee.
Radio: ESPN 1500 am will carry Sunday's game and ESPN 1420 AM will air Monday and Tuesday's games live with Dave Kawada (play-by-play) and Tiff Wells (analyst). Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KHLO in Hilo, KKON in Kona.
Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming will be available for Monday and Tuesday's game only on espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Ticket Prices: General admission-adult: $7; General Admission-Senior Citizen: $5; Students (ages 4-high school): $3; UH Manoa Students receive admission to regular season home games by presenting a valid UH I.D.
Promotions: Chevron, the tournament sponsor, will be giving out 250 seat cushions at Sunday and Tuesday's games and 250 key chains on Monday night. Fans can enter at the marketing table at Gate A to try to win Chevron gas cards totaling $600.
Coaches: Dana Takahara-Dias enters her third year at UH (23-46). UC Davis head coach, Jennifer Gross is in her first season with the Aggies and has a 6-3 record. Denver's head coach, Erik Johnson, is in his fourth season as the Pioneers' head coach with a 60-43 record. Portland State's Sherri Murrell has a 230-239 overall record in 16 years. She is in her fourth season with the Vikings and has posted an 83-46 record.
Series History: UH trails Portland State, 3-4 after falling last season in Portland, 77-66. Hawai`i has lost the last two games against the Vikings. The 'Bows hold a 2-0 record over the Pioneers, but both wins came in 1979 in back-to-back games on Dec. 3 and 4th. UH is tied 1-1 against UC Davis. The two teams last played on Nov. 17, 2007 in Honolulu when the Aggies won, 73-52.