Game Notes

LOGAN, Utah—The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team embarks on its final Western Athletic Conference roadtrip to play at Utah State and Idaho this week. The 'Bows will battle Utah State on Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 pm and Idaho on Saturday, March 3 at 2:00 p.m.
 
The Rainbow Wahine have won three of their last four ballgames—including a come-from-behind win over Nevada this past Saturday on Senior Night, 72-68. Currently, the 'Bows are tied with San Jose State at 6-6 for fourth place in the WAC, but the Spartans hold the advantage after sweeping two games from UH this season. With the win over Nevada, it is the first time since the 2005-06 season that UH has won three home-and-home WAC series.
 
Hawai'i is led by sophomore forward Kamilah Jackson who is averaging a double-double with 13.1 points and 10.5 rebounds a game. Jackson is ranked No. 14 in the NCAA DI in rebounds per game, No. 11 with 14 double-doubles this season, and No. 295 with 13.1 points per game. Jackson has had a solid all-around sophomore campaign, improving in free-throws (.694%), assists (53), and steals (23). She bettered her double-double total of 13 last season this past Saturday in the win over Nevada. As a sophomore, Jackson is already No. 7 in the UH career record book in rebounds with 616 (233 offensive and 383 defensive).
 
Sophomore forward Vicky Tagalicod has made a huge impact for the Rainbow Wahine since becoming eligible in mid-December. The transfer from USC is averaging 10.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game with 21 assists and 11 steals. Tagalicod has also served as back-up point guard for UH to give freshman Alissa Campanero a breather in games.
 
Breanna Arbuckle is closing out her senior season strong. She had a five-game streak of scoring in double-figures snapped against Nevada but is still averaging a career-high 9.8 points per game. She moved into third place all-time in UH history for blocked shots (143), is No. 8 with 609 rebounds, No. 9 with 263 free throws made and No. 4 in free throw attempts with 499.
 
About Utah State…
The Aggies are 18-8 overall and in second place at 9-3 in Western Athletic Conference action. Last week, USU defeated Idaho in Logan to tie the school record with its 18th win of the season. USU is ranked No. 3 in 3-point field goal percentage (38.5) and No. 17th in NCAA DI with a 43.9 field goal percentage. The Aggies are averaging 72.0 points per game while holding opponents to 65.9 for a 6.1 point advantage overall.
 
Junior Devyn Christensen leads a quartet of Aggies scoring in double figures. Christensen is averaging a team-high 14.9 points per game and has made 49 treys this season. Senior Ashlee Brown is right behind Christensen with 14.4 points and a team-high 8.8 rebounds per game. Brown also leads USU with 56 steals, 71 assists, and 31 blocks in 29.2 minutes per game. Brooke Jackson is third on the squad with 11.2 points per game.
 
Game 28 Tip-off Notes
Who: Hawai'i (11-16, 6-6 WAC) at Utah State (18-8, 9-3 WAC)
Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Dee Glen Smith Spectrum (10,270) - Logan, Utah
Radio: Utah State vs. Hawai'i can be heard locally in Logan on KLGN (1390 AM) Craig Hislop taking the reigns this season. They can also be heard on the web by going to the Utah State Athletics home page at www.UtahStateAggies.com and click on the “Listen Live” link in the right hand column.
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at UtahStateAggiescom
Coaches: Dana Takahara-Dias is in her third year at UH (32-55). Raegan Pebley is in her ninth season at Utah State with a 107-153 record.
Series record: Hawai'i holds a 9-8 edge overall against the Aggies in 17 meetings and are 8-5 against USU since they joined the WAC. Last season the two teams split the series with each team winning at home. Earlier this year, Utah State downed the 'Bows, 69-55 in Honolulu.