Game NotesHONOLULU – After picking up a pair of Big West Conference road wins this past weekend, the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team returns sporting an undefeated league record to host UC Davis Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Stan Sheriff Center. Tip off is set for 7:00 p.m.
The 'Bows (15-2, 4-0 BWC), along with UC Irvine, are the lone unbeaten teams in the league and a full two games ahead of Long Beach State. UH continues to lead the conference in scoring with 80.6 ppg. They also lead the league in assists (16.4 apg) and steals (8.3 spg).
Isaac Fleming and
Stefan Jankovic keyed the 'Bows to victories this past week. Fleming is coming off a career-high 23-point effort against Cal State Fullerton, one that helped the 'Bows to an overtime win and earn him Big West Player of the Week. Jankovic delivered 21 points against Cal State Fullerton, his fourth straight double-figure scoring night after putting up 15 points against UC Riverside. Both Jankovic (5
th) and Fleming (7
th) rank in the top 10 in scoring in Big West games.
The 'Bows, already with the best start to a season since the 2001-02 NCAA Tournament team, could do the same in league play with a win this Saturday. The 2001-02 squad started the WAC season with six straight wins.
Game 18Who: Hawai'i (15-2, 4-0 Big West) vs. UC Davis (6-10, 1-2 Big West)When: Saturday, Jan. 23Time: 7:00 p.m.Where: Stan Sheriff Center (Honolulu, O'ahu)Television: Live statewide on OCSports – Channels 16 (SD) and 1016 (HD). Streaming Video: Live video streaming available at www.bigwest.tvRadio: 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.comLive Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthlectics.comSeries Information: UH leads 6-3Promotions: Hawaiian Airlines is the game sponsor and will distribute 200 foam shaka hands and award 30,000 HawaiianMiles at halftime. Also, there will be an
autograph session with the Rainbow Warrior basketball team following the game. Military members receive 50% off adult tickets.
UH-Manoa Student Promotions: Saturday's game is "Superhero Night" and the student with the best superhero costume will win a hoverboard.
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