Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior basketball team is back in action at the Stan Sheriff Center on Friday, Nov. 16 when it takes on Illinois out of the Big Ten. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. with the game following the Jack in the Box Rainbow Wahine Classic.
 
The Rainbow Warriors are coming off a strong opening weekend. UH captured the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Rainbow Classic--UH's 13th all-time title--with three straight double-digit wins. The 'Bows capped the weekend with a 73-60 win over Houston Baptist in a nationally televised game on Monday night as part of ESPN's College Hoops Tip-off Marathon.
 
Senior center Vander Joaquim was named tournament MVP despite playing limited minutes in his return from a preseason injury. The preseason all-Big West pick tallied 20 points and 10 rebounds while making his first start of the season in the championship game.
 
This will be the seventh all-time meeting between the squads with Illinois winning the previous six games, including five in Honolulu.
 
Game 4 Tipoff Notes
Who: Hawai'i (3-0, 0-0 Big West) vs. Illinois (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten)
When: Friday, Nov. 16, 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m. HT
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) - Honolulu, HI
Television: Live statewide on OCSports – Channels 16 (SD) and 1016 (HD). Kanoa Leahey (play-by-play) Tony Sellitto (color) and Artie Wilson (color) on the call.
Streaming Video: Live video streaming is available on ocsports.tv.
Radio: 1500 AM The Buzz will carry the game live with Josh Pacheco (play-by-play) and Jeff Portnoy (color). Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KHLO in Hilo, KKON in Kona, and KTOH on Kaua'i.
Audio Webcast: None
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Ticket Information: $26 (lower); $18 (upper-adult); $16 (upper-sr. citizen); $5 (upper-youth, ages 4-HS); UH Manoa students free with validated ID. Parking $6. Fans with a men's ticket will be admitted free to the preceding women's basketball tournament games. Special upper level ticket rates will be also be available on from two hours prior to the start of the women's basketball game until halftime of the women's game.
Promotions: Chevron is the game sponsor and will distribute 400 rally towels at Gate A (distribution begins at 6:30 p.m.) and another 100 rally towels in the student section and award up to $650 in Chevron gift cards. In addition, 2,400 bottles Pepsi NEXT will be distributed to fans as they leave the arena. The student theme is “Wig Night” as the first 200 student will receive a free wig.
Coaches: Gib Arnold is in his third year at UH (38-29). John Groce is in his first season at Illinois (2-0) and his fifth season overall (87-56)
Series Information: Illinois leads, 6-0