Game Notes

HONOLULU – The red-hot University of Hawai'i men's basketball team (16-10, 6-7 WAC) plays its final regular season home game of the year when it hosts New Mexico State on Saturday, Feb. 26. Seniors Bill Amis, Douglas Kurtz and Hiram Thompson will be honored at the conclusion of the game as part Senior Night festivities. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.

 

The 'Bows, who have won seven of its last nine games, locked up a spot in next month's WAC Tournament with a convincing 71-58 win over the Louisiana Tech on Thursday. Amis (18 points) led four players in double-digit scoring as the 'Bows led by 19 at the break and by as many as 25 points in the second half. With the win UH also moved within one game of fifth place in the WAC standings and assured itself of finishing the year with a winning record—a first since the 2006-07 season.

 

UH will take on a New Mexico State squad (14-14, 8-5 WAC) that remains in second in the WAC standings after a 72-70 overtime loss at San Jose State on Wednesday night. The Aggies defeated the 'Bows 82-64 earlier this year in Las Cruces.  

 

Following its game against New Mexico State, the Rainbow Warriors will conclude its WAC regular season schedule on the road with games at San Jose State (March 3) and Fresno State (March 5). 

 

What: Hawai'i (16-10, 6-7 WAC) vs. New Mexico State (14-14, 8-5 WAC)

Date: Saturday, Feb. 26, 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: Oceanic Time Warner is the game sponsor and will distribute 2,500 seat cushions. The first 3,000 fans will each receive a men's basketball team photo, courtesy of the UH Federal Credit Union.

Coaches: Gib Arnold is in his first year at UH (16-10). Marvin Menzies is in his fourth season at New Mexico State (73-55).

Series Information: New Mexico State leads, 12-2.