Game Notes

HONOLULU--The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team (3-2, 0-0 BWC) return to the hardwood to host this week's Waikiki Beach Marriott Rainbow Wahine Showdown, Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Hawai'i will take on Colorado State (3-1, 0-0 Mountain West), UT Chattanooga (4-1, 0-0 Southern), and Minnesota (5-1, 0-0 Big Ten).

The Rainbow Wahine went 2-1 in their last tournament, earning wins over Washington State and Ole Miss but falling just short of defeating West Virginia, 59-56. The 'Bows were led by senior forward Kamilah Jackson who posted three double-doubles and became just the second player in Rainbow Wahine history to join the elite 1,000 point/1,000 rebound club. In the tournament, Jackson averaged 22.0 points and 11.7 rebounds per game with five assists and five steals. She leads UH overall with 18.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game average as she continues to pace the 'Bows. For her career, Jackson now ranks No. 6 in UH's all-time scoring with 1,291 points and No. 2 with 1,002 rebounds. Jackson ranks No. 3 in the NCAA amongst active players with a 10.7 rebound average and is ranked No. 6 in the NCAA in career rebounds. 

It's been a total team effort for the Rainbow Wahine this season with all 11 players on the roster playing significant minutes thus far. Shawna-Lei Kuehu has been recovering from early season set-backs to once again be a force to reckon with on the court. The 5-10 wing is second on the team averaging 8.0 points per game while leading the team with five blocked shots. Kuehu poured in a career-high 19 points with a season-high eight rebounds in UH's win over Ole Miss on Nov. 16. Ashleigh Karaitiana has come off the bench in three games this year, but is third on the team, averaging 7.8 points with 3.6 rebounds a game and she is second on the UH squad with 11 assists and six steals. Sophomore Destiny King is also having a solid non-conference season, leading UH with 14 assists while averaging 7.2 points and a team second-best 4.8 rebounds a game.