Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team will look to continue its undefeated mark at home, hosting UH-Hilo on Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Hawai'i Pacific on Saturday, Dec. 12. Tip off times at the Stan Sheriff Center for both games is set for 7:00 p.m.
 
The 'Bows come in with a 5-1 record, their only loss a road defeat at Texas Tech. They are a perfect 5-0 at home, which includes three wins and an Outrigger Resorts Rainbow Classic title to start the season. UH has won all seven meetings with UH-Hilo and will be playing the Vulcans for the fourth time in five seasons. Aaron Valdes had his second highest scoring output of the season last game, delivering 31 points to help the 'Bows to a 89-71 win.
 
The 'Bows and Sharks (4-3) split their only two games with UH winning their most recent meeting in 2010. Since then, the two teams squared off only in exhibition games in 2011 and 2014 with Hawai'i winning two low scoring affairs.
 
UH enters the week as the top scoring team in the Big West Conference averaging 80.8 points per game and have been efficient from the field shooting a league-best 48.7 field goal percentage. Defense continues to be a hallmark for the 'Bows who also lead the league and are 13^th in the nation in steals per game (9.5).
 
The UH-Hilo and HPU games will be the final tune ups for the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic held Dec. 22, 23 & 25 at the Stan Sheriff Center.

Games 7 & 8
Who: Hawai'i (5-1, 0-0 BWC) vs. UH-Hilo (0-5, 0-1 PacWest), Hawai'i Pacific (4-3, 1-1 PacWest)
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 8; Saturday, Dec. 12
Time: 7:00 p.m. for both games
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300), Honolulu, O'ahu
Television: The HPUIgame will be televised live statewide on OCSports - Digital Ch. 1016 (HD) and Ch. 16 (SD)
Streaming Video: www.bigwest.tv for both games
Radio: Live on ESPN 1420 AM. 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. Bobby Curran (play-by-play) and Jeff Portnoy (color) will be on the call.
Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on www.espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Available at www.hawaiiathletics.com
Series Information: UH leads UH-Hilo 7-0 and is tied with HPU 1-1
Promotions: Hawaiian Telcom is the game sponsor on Tuesday and will award great prizes throughout the contest. Fantastic Sams Hair Salons is the sponsor on Saturday and will award various hair products throughout the game. UH Kids' Club members are invited onto the court for pre-game festivities on Saturday.