Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team (10-8, 2-2 WAC) plays an important Western Athletic Conference contest when it hosts New Mexico State (14-5, 4-0 WAC) on Saturday, Jan. 21. The game is set for 7:00 p.m. and will be the second game of a doubleheader with the women's basketball team.
 
After starting league play 2-0, the Rainbow Warriors have dropped their last two games. Both contests came down to the wire with the latest loss a crushing 74-70 home setback to Louisiana Tech on Thursday. The 'Bows played the game short two starters as senior captains Zane Johnson and Jeremiah Ostrowski were both sidelined. The team also played down the stretch without its third captain, junior center Vander Joaquim, who fouled out with five minutes left in regulation.                                   
 
The loss dropped UH into a tie for third in the WAC. UH now looks to keep pace in the conference race, but must do so against a New Mexico State team that has won its first four conference games to put them in a tie for first with Nevada early. The Aggies won their sixth straight game overall with a 79-63 win at San Jose State on Thursday.
 
The team will conduct an autograph session after the conclusion of Saturday's game on the concourse near Gate B. The 'Bows will hit the road for games at Utah State (Jan. 26) and Idaho (Jan. 28).
 
 
Game 19 Tipoff Notes
Who: Hawai'i (10-8, 2-2 WAC) vs. New Mexico State (14-5, 4-0 WAC)
Date: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) - Honolulu, HI
Television: OCSports. Live statewide on Ch. 12 (SD) and 1012 (HD) with Kanoa Leahey (play-by-play), Tony Sellito (color) and Artie Wilson (color). Re-telecast at 10:00 p.m.
Streaming Video: Live video streaming is available on ocsports.tv.
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play) and Jeff Portnoy (color). 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 a men's ticket will be admitted free to the women's game at 5:00 p.m. Special upper level ticket rates ($10-adult; $8 senior citizens, $5 students 4-HS) available for basketball doubleheader from two hours prior to the start of the women's game until halftime of the women's game.
Promotions: Game sponsor Bank of Hawaii will distribute 500 stadium seat cushions prior to the contest and award $200 in gift cards during the promotional contest at halftime.  Also at halftime, beannie babies and miniature basketballs will be thrown into the crowd courtesy of Bank of Hawaii.  Fans can register at the sports marketing table inside Gate A. UH players will be available for autographs and pictures following the game at Gate B.
Coaches: Gib Arnold is in his second year at UH (29-21). Marvin Menzies is in his fifth year at New Mexico State (77-58).
Series Information: New Mexico State leads, 12-3