Game Notes

The University of Hawai`i men's basketball team hits the home stretch with its final two regular-season games of the year. The Rainbow Warriors play at UC Santa Barbara in a nationally-televised game on Thursday, March 6 (6:00 p.m. PT) before returning home to host Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, March 8 (7:00 p.m. HT)  for "Senior Night."

With just a pair of contests remaining, UH is jockeying for position for next week's Big West Tournament, March 13-15, in Anaheim. UH (19-9, 8-6 Big West) currently sits in fourth-place in the league standings, two games behind second-place UCSB (19-8, 10-4) and one game behind third-place Long Beach State (13-15, 9-5). The Rainbow Warriors are coming off a heartbreaking 63-61 loss at Long Beach State on Feb. 27, falling on three-pointer with eight seconds remaining. That loss snapped UH's record four-game conference road win streak.

UH now is back on the road again to face a UC Santa Barbara that is still in contention for a league title. The Gauchos defeated the Rainbow Warriors, 75-64, in Honolulu on Feb. 6 and feature conference player of the year front-runner Alan Williams (21.6 ppg, 11.6 rpg).

The 'Bows will then return to Honolulu for its regular-season home finale against Cal State Fullerton, a squad they defeated, 83-80, last month in California. The contest will mark the final home appearances for seniors Davis Rozitis, Brandon Spearman and Christian Standhardinger. It will also be a "Whiteout" night as all fans are encouraged to wear white apparel.
 
Game 29 Tipoff Notes
Who: Hawai'i at UC Santa Barbara
When: Thursday, March 6, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m.  PST
Where: The Thunderdome (6,000) - Santa Barbara, Calif.
Television: ESPNU.
Streaming Video: WatchESPN.com
 Radio: ESPN 1420 AM with Bobby Curran. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KHLO in Hilo, KKON in Kona and KTOH on Kaua'i.
Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at UCSBGauchos.com
Coaches: Gib Arnold is in his fourth year at UH (71-53). Bob Williams is in his 16th season at UCSB (267-209) and 24th season overall (457-317)
Series Information: UH leads, 6-5.
 
Game 30 Tipoff Notes
Who: Cal State Fullerton at Hawai'i  
When:  Saturday, March 8, 2014
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) - Honolulu
Television: Live on OCSports – Channels 16 (SD) and 1016 (HD). Jim Leahey (play-by-play) Tony Sellitto (color) and Artie Wilson (color) on the call.
Streaming Video: BigWest.tv
Radio: Live on ESPN 1420 AM with Bobby Curran and Jeff Portnoy. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KHLO in Hilo, KKON in Kona and KTOH on Kaua'i.
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-youth, ages 4-HS); UH Manoa students free with validated ID. Parking $6.
Promotions: The University of Hawaii Federal Credit Union is the "Senior Night" game sponsor and will distribute 500 sport water bottles and 3,000 team photos. Fans will have a chance to win an iPad Mini at halftime in the UHFCU "Halfcourt Heave" contest. Register for the chance to compete at the sports marketing table inside Gate A. Also, UHFCU will award plaques to the seniors during the traditional "Senior Night" ceremony following the game. The contest is a "Whiteout," so be sure to wear your white apparel. UH Alumni Association paid members and military members receive 50% off adult tickets. UH Student Promotions: 500 white rally towels will be distributed in the Manoa Maniacs sections.
Coaches: Gib Arnold is in his fourth year at UH (71-53). Dedrique Taylor is in his first season at Cal State Fullerton (6-8)
Series Information: UH leads, 5-2.