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HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior football team closes out its home schedule with a Mountain West match-up against UNLV, Saturday, Nov. 22. Kick-off for the Senior Night game is 6:00 p.m. at Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium.
 
The senior class will be honored during a pre-game ceremony while the 22 seniors will partake in the traditional "Senior Walk" following the game.
 
The Rainbow Warriors (3-8, 2-4 MW) enter the contest coming off a 13-0 victory at San Jose State, which halted the nation's longest road losing streak at 17 games. UH also posted its first shutout since 2005, taking advantage of numerous Spartan miscues which included three turnovers and three missed field goals (two blocks).
 
Remarkably, UH is still alive in the chase for the MW's West Division title. The Warriors are one game behind leaders Nevada, San Diego State, and Fresno State, all of whom sport 3-3 league marks.
 
The Rebels (2-9, 1-5) dropped their fourth consecutive game with a 42-23 loss at BYU last Saturday. UNLV is 0-6 on the road this season, allowing an average of 41.3 points per game.
 
Game #12
Who: Hawai'i (3-8, 2-4 MW) vs. UNLV (2-9, 1-5 MW)
When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m. HT
Where: Honolulu, HI; Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium (50,000)
Television: Live statewide on Oceanic Pay-Per-View (Digital Ch. 255 and HD Ch. 1255) and Hawaiian Telcom Pay-Per-View (Ch. 969) with Robert Kekaula (play-by-play) and Rich Miano (analyst).
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play), John Veneri (analyst), and Felipe Ojastro (sideline). Chris Hart and Gary Dickman host the "Countdown To Kickoff" beginning at 4:00 p.m. HT, and also the halftime show. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KHLO in Hilo, KKON in Kona, KTOH on Kaua'i, and KNWJ in Pago Pago, American Samoa. In addition, the game is available on satellite radio on XM 203 and Sirius 93.
Video Streaming: www.themw.com
Audio Webcast: www.espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Hawaii.Statbroadcast.com
Series Information: 24th meeting. UH leads 14-9. Last meeting: UNLV won 39-37, Oct. 12, 2013
 
Promotions: California Hotel & Casino is the game sponsor for "Senior Night" and will award a Vacations Hawaii Trip for Two to Las Vegas during the halftime promotional contest (register at Gate 3). One lucky fan will compete in the "California Hotel & Casino Field Goal Kick" promotion during pre-game (register at Gate 3) and a UH student will compete in the "California Hotel and Casino Quarterback Challenge" for the chance to win a Vacations Hawaii Trip to Las Vegas during the first timeout of the fourth quarter. Fans are encouraged to visit the Xtreme Fun Zone before the game in the parking lot across from the stadium ticket office. Also, register at Gate 4 or 6 to win the "Best Seats In the House," compliments of Papa John's Pizza Hawaii and NAPA. The Farmers Hawaii Supa Bowzooka will be launching T-shirts into the stands between the first and second quarters and one fan will compete in the "Outrigger Resorts Kick for Key" promotion during the first timeout of the third quarter, with the chance to win a one-night stay at an Outrigger property (register at Gate 2).
 
Game Storylines: Twenty-two seniors will participate in the traditional "Senior Walk" following Saturday's game. The seniors will be honored prior to kick-off…UH has won its last two Senior Night games (2012 vs. South Alabama, 2013 vs. Army) and three of its last four…UH leads the all-time series vs. UNLV, 14-9, including a 9-2 advantage in Honolulu…UH has won the last three games of the series at Aloha Stadium, including a 48-10 win in 2012. The win snapped an eight-game losing streak during head coach Norm Chow's inaugural campaign…UH has scored 22 or fewer points in each of its past five games and eight of 11 contests this season. Hawai'i ranks No. 113 nationally scoring an average of 19.5 points per game…UNLV has allowed 31 points or more in 10 of 11 games this season and ranks No. 114 nationally surrendering an average of 37.6 points per game…UH running back Joey Iosefa needs 70 yards to become the ninth player in school history to reach 2,000 career rushing yards…This week's game marks the first time in school history that the Rainbow Warriors will not conclude the regular season at home.
 
Aloha Seniors!:
Following Saturday's game, 22 seniors will take part in the traditional "Senior Walk" ceremony.
 
Kody Afusia, Offensive Line
Fourth-year senior who started 23 of 35 career games primarily at guard and center.
 
Nick Childs, Defensive Line
Member of scout team in two seasons with UH after transferring from Avila University.
 
Taylor Graham, Quarterback
Appeared in eight career games, making four starts at quarterback during two-year career. Passed for 595 career yards and 3 TDs.
 
Ruben Guzman, Punter
Second-year senior who appeared in six games in 2013, averaging 40.0 yards per punt.
 
Tyler Hadden, Placekicker
Fourth-year senior who appeared in 48 career games and ranks fourth in field goals (42) and PATs (104) and fourth in scoring among kickers (230).
 
Scott Harding, WR/P/PR
Fourth-year senior who has started the past two seasons at slot receiver, punter, and punt returner. Semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award, given to the nation's best punter. Leads the nation in punts (73) and ranks 29th in punt return average (9.6).
 
Jeremy Higgins, Quarterback
Third-year senior who appeared in nine career games with one start.
 
Joey Iosefa, Running Back
Fourth-year senior who played in 30 career games. Rushed for 1,930 yards and caught 57 passes for 427 yards. Accounted for 23 career TDs (19 rushing, 3 receiving, 1 passing).
 
Donnie King Jr., Wide Receiver
Fourth-year senior who appeared in 21 career games over the past two seasons. Career totals of 20 catches for 249 yards and 2 TDs.
 
Tevita Lataimua, Linebacker
Second-year senior who has appeared in 17 career games. Career-totals of 65 tackles, including 4.5 for loss and one sack.
 
Dave Lefotu, Offensive Line
Fourth-year senior who has made 24 career starts, primarily at right guard.
 
Frank Loyd Jr., Offensive Line
Fourth-year senior who has made seven career starts - all in 2013.
 
Dee Maggitt, Defensive Back
Fourth-year senior who has started 19 of 42 career games. Career totals of 102 tackles, including 6.0 for loss, one interception, 18 pass break-ups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
 
Marcus Malepeai, Defensive Line
Fourth-year senior who has started 19 of 41 career games. Career totals of 84 tackles, including 10.0 for loss, 5.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
 
Michael Martin, Defensive Back
Third-year senior who has appeared in 19 career games with career totals of eight tackles, including one for loss, and two fumbles recovered.
 
Jordan Pu'u-Robinson, Tight End
Third-year senior and Washington State transfer who has appeared in 12 career games. Career totals of eight catches for 63 yards.
 
Moses Samia, Defensive Line
Fourth-year senior who has started 20 of 34 career games. Career totals of 71 tackles, including 8.0 for loss, five pass break-ups, two fumbles recovered and one block.
 
Sean Shigematsu, Offensive Line
Fourth-year senior who started 25 of 28 career games, including all 11 games at right tackle.
 
Taz Stevenson, Defensive Back
In only season with UH, started 10 of 11 games and leads the team with 80 tackles. Also has one forced fumble and one quarterback hurry.
 
TJ Taimatuia, Linebacker
Fourth-year letterman who appeared in 45 career games with 115 tackles, including 14.0 for loss, four sacks and two interceptions.
 
Niko Uti, Defensive Line
Second-year senior who has appeared in 11 career games with seven tackles, and one sack.
 
Beau Yap, Defensive Line
Fourth-year senior who has started 33 of 43 career games. Career totals of 116 tackles, including 29.0 for loss, 13.0 sacks, five forced fumbles, two pass break-ups, and one touchdown.