Game Notes
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HONOLULU—The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team (21-7, 13-2 Big West) kept its 13-game win-streak rolling, pulling away for a 60-36 win over UC Santa Barbara on Thursday night. The Rainbow Wahine now return home to face Cal State Fullerton (11-17, 5-10 Big West) for Senior Night on Saturday, March 7 at 5:00 pm at the Stan Sheriff Center. It will be the final home game for Ashleigh Karaitiana, Shawna-Lei Kuehu, Morgan Mason and Shawlina Segovia.
 
The 13-game win streak is the longest during head coach Laura Beeman's three-year tenure. It is also the longest since UH won 19-straight games under then head coach Vince Goo in 1997-98. Hawai'i also has a 14-game conference home game win streak dating back to last season and possess a six-game road win streak this season as well.  The Rainbow Wahine, who are now 21-7 overall and 13-2 in the Big West, hit the 20-win mark for the 13th time in school history. It is the first time UH has had 20 wins since the 2001-02 season when the 'Bows went 23-8 overall. With Hawai'i wrapping up the regular season title, the 'Bows are guaranteed a third-straight post-season berth. The Big West regular season champions receive a spot in the WNIT and the BWC Tournament champions get the automatic bid into the NCAA tournament.
 
For the Rainbow Wahine, it is their first conference title since the 'Bows won the Western Athletic Pacific Division crown in 1997-98 under head coach Vince Goo. It also marks UH's third Big West title after Goo led the 'Bows to back-to-back first place finishes in 1992-93 and 1993-94.
 
On Thursday night, Hawai'i dismantled UC Santa Barbara in a 60-36 rout at the Thunderdome. The Rainbow Wahine used 14-0 runs in the first and second halves which propelled them to victory. With the win, UH also eliminated the Gauchos (2-26, 2-13) from next week's Big West Tournament. UH completely dominated the second half, out-scoring UCSB, 30-13.  After the Gauchos scored the first five points of the half, the 'Bows took over, scoring 14 unanswered during a 24-2 run over a 12:36 stretch. Hawai'i increased its lead from 30-28 to 54-30 and the rout was on with just over 5:00 to play. Destiny King led the Rainbow Wahine with 11 points and nine rebounds—the fifth time during conference play that she's ended a game one rebound shy of a double-double.  Dalayna Sampton and Connie Morris each chipped in with nine points. Shawna-Lei Kuehu and Megan Huff added eight points each as nine of the 11 players suited up scored for Hawai'i. Senior Ashleigh Karaitiana missed her first career game due to precautionary reasons.

Saturday's game is a "Whiteout" and fans are encouraged to wear white. The Rainbow Wahine are also hosting its first ever Youth Outreach (YO)Sneaker Drive. Fans are encouraged to bring new or gently used sneakers to donate to YO which is a is a program of Waikiki Health which serves as a safe haven for homeless youths, offering medical care, social services and non-judgmental support. YO also offers GED, job training, resume writing help, mock interviews. They also provide hot and nutritious meals four days a week. YO can also be seen doing outreach work at night in Waikiki. They provide a safe place for at-risk and homeless youth to get off the streets for three hours a day, four days a week.
 
Game 29 Information
Who: Hawai'i (20-7, 12-2 Big West) vs. Cal State Fullerton (10-17, 4-10 Big West)
When: Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 5:00 pm (HT)
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) – Honolulu, O'ahu
Promotions: The University of Hawaii Federal Credit Union is the game sponsor on "Senior Night" and will distribute 350 rally towels and 700 women's basketball team photos. Fans are encouraged to register at the sports marketing table inside Gate A for the chance to win an iPad Mini at halftime. Also, UHFCU will award plaques to the seniors during a special "Senior Night" presentation following the game. UH Kids' Club members will join the players on the court for the pre-game festivities. There will also be an autograph session following the game for fans at Gate B. Fans are encouraged to wear WHITE as this game was designated a "White-Out" game. Fans are also encouraged to donate their new or used sneakers to the Youth Outreach program for homeless youth on O'ahu.
Television: UH's game against UC Irvine will be broadcast on OCSports statewide on channels 16 (SD) and 1015 (HD). Jim Leahey (play-by-play) and Lori Santi (color) will be handling the broadcast duties.
Streaming Video: Live video streaming will be available on bigwest.tv.
Radio: NBC Sports Radio AM 1500 will carry Saturday's game live with Dave Kawada (play-by-play) and Tiff Wells (color). 
Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming will be available on www.nbcsportsradiohawaii.com.
Livestats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com.
Head coaches: Head Coaches: Hawai'i's Laura Beeman is 54-35  in her third season at the helm of the Rainbow Wahine. Prior to UH, Beeman recorded a 390-110 record at Mt. San Antonio College (JuCo). Cal State Fullerton is led by Daron Park who is in his second year with a 21-34 career record.
Series History: Hawai'i and Cal State Fullerton are dead even at 15-15 overall. Earlier this season on Feb. 14, UH defeated the Titans in Fullerton, 54-43.