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HONOLULU ā The Hawai'i women's basketball team continues its home-stand this week when it welcomes San Jose State (Nov. 25), Oregon (Nov. 26) and No. 7/7 Mississippi State (Nov. 27) to the Stan Sheriff Center for the Rainbow Wahine Showdown.
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The Rainbow Wahine (2-2) are coming off wins over Youngstown State and New Mexico State to take home the Bank of Hawai'i Classic title last week. Senior
Briana Harris earned MVP honors after averaging 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in the tournament, while freshman
Makenna Woodfolk was selected to the all-tournament team as she scored nine of her 12 points against New Mexico State in the fourth quarter to help propel the 'Bows to victory.
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San Jose State enters the tournament with a 1-3 overall record and is coming off a 75-64 win over Santa Clara. Dezz Ramos leads the Spartans in scoring with 23.5 points per game and is shooting 41 percent from the field and 36 percent from 3. Hawai'i has owned the all-time series against the Spartans, entering the week with a 42-16 all-time advantage over its former Western Athletic Conference foe. Friday's game tips off at 5:30 p.m. (HT) and will be televised on OCSports and broadcast on ESPN 1420 AM.
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Hawai'i will take on Oregon (3-0) at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Ducks have secured double-digit wins in each of their three games this season, beating Lamar, CSU Bakersfield and Texas-San Antonio. Oregon will host Michigan State on Nov. 22 before heading to Hawai'i. Four Ducks are averaging 10 or more points per game, led by Sabrina Ionescu's 17.0. Ruthy Hebard adds 10.7 points per game while Sierra Campisano and Lexi Bando each average 10.0. Saturday's game will be broadcast on NBC 1500 AM.
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The Rainbow Wahine wrap up the tournament against No. 7/7 Mississippi State. The Bulldogs enter the week with a 4-0 record and have beaten their opponents by an average of 29.5 points per game with wins over Villanova, Maine, Tulane and Texas. Victoria Vivians leads the Bulldogs with 16.5 points per game and is shooting 44.8 percent from the field. Morgan William adds 12.3 points while Roshunda Johnson averages 11.8. Sunday's game tips at 4:30 p.m. (HT) and will be televised on OCSports and broadcast on ESPN 1420 AM.
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The Rainbow Wahine Showdown concludes Hawai'i's five-game home-stand. The 'Bows will be on the road for three of their first four games in December, beginning Dec. 4 at No. 9/10 UCLA.
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Game 5
Who: Hawai'i (2-2) vs. San Jose State (1-3)
When: Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 (5:30 p.m.)
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) ā Honolulu, HI
Television: OCSports ā Channels 16 (SD) and 1016 (HD) Jim Leahey (play-by-play) and Lori Santi (color) on the call
Streaming Video: HawaiiAthletics.com
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM
Audio Webcast: ESPN1420.com
Live Stats: HawaiiAthletics.com
Game 6
Who: Hawai'i (2-2) vs. Oregon (3-0)
When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 (5:30 p.m.)
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) ā Honolulu, HI
Television: None
Streaming Video: HawaiiAthletics.com
Radio: NBC 1500 AM
Live Stats: HawaiiAthletics.com
Game 7
Who: Hawai'i (2-2) vs. No. 7/7 Mississippi State (4-0)
When: Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 (4:30 p.m.)
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) ā Honolulu, HI
Television: OCSports ā Channels 16 (SD) and 1016 (HD) Jim Leahey (play-by-play) and Lori Santi (color) on the call
Streaming Video: HawaiiAthletics.com
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM
Audio Webcast: ESPN1420.com
Live Stats: HawaiiAthletics.com
Promotions:Ā Hawaii Pacific HealthĀ is the tournament sponsor. Sign up at the sports marketing table near Gate A for your chance to win great prizes throughout the tournament.Ā Friday'sĀ game is aĀ
"Black Out"Ā and fans are encouraged to wearĀ UH-branded black attire. Coach
Laura Beeman will meet and greet with fans in the pregame at Gate A.Ā Saturday'sĀ game is aĀ
Free Youth GameĀ and the team will conduct a brief post-game question and answer session.Ā There will be anĀ
autograph sessionĀ with the Rainbow Wahine basketball team following the game.Ā Ā Sunday'sĀ contest is aĀ
"Green Out"Ā and fans are encouraged to wear UH-branded green attire.Ā Also, there will be a canned food drive all weekend and fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items throughout the tournament. A collection table will be located inside of Gate A.
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