Game Notes

HONOLULU –The Hawai'i women's soccer team has something to prove in 2016, and the Rainbow Wahine will get their first chance to make a statement this weekend when they host Oregon on Aug. 19 and Nevada on Aug. 21 in the Outrigger Soccer Classic Series. Friday's game begins at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday's game is slated for a 4:00 p.m. kickoff, both at Waipi'o Peninsula Soccer Stadium. Live stats of both games will be available at HawaiiAthletics.com.
 
Hawai'i returns 17 players from last year's team and nine starters, including second-team all-Big West honoree Storm Kenui and 2015 leading scorer Dani Crawford. Sixth-year head coach Michele Nagamine added 10 newcomers to compliment her returning players.
 
The Ducks posted a 6-13-0 record in 2015 but won their final two games against Washington and Oregon State to finish with a 3-8-0 record in Pac-12 play. Hawai'i earned a 1-0 victory at Oregon when the two schools last met in 2013.
 
"When I look at Oregon as an opponent, Friday night is going to be an absolute challenge for us," Nagamine said. "We're going to have to be at our best to get the result. Oregon is such a good team on the rise. They are really starting to get some attention in the Pac-12."
 
Hawai'i went 3-14-1 in 2015 and faces a Nevada team on Sunday that went 6-11-2 last year. The Wolf Pack edged Hawai'i 3-2 last season. Nagamine said all three programs are in similar situations, looking to build momentum with a breakout season.
 
"Oregon and Nevada are very similar to us in where they are as a program. They're just starting to realize their potential," Nagamine said.
 
Games 1 & 2
Who: Hawai'i (0-0) vs. Oregon (0-0), Nevada (0-0)
When: Friday, Aug. 19 (7:00 p.m.), Sunday, Aug. 21 (4:00 p.m.)
Where: Waipi'o Peninsula Soccer Stadium
TV: None
Streaming Video: None
Live Stats: HawaiiAthletics.com
Promotions: Outrigger Hotels and Resorts is the tournament sponsor and will distribute 500 hand fans prior to each match. Visit the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts tent near the main entrance for fantastic prize giveaways and a drawing to win a prize pack valued at $100. Free ice cream (Friday) and shave ice (Sunday) will be provided to the first 200 fans starting 30 minutes prior to each contest. Keiki (eighth grade and under) can sign up to participate in the on-field promotion at halftime for the chance to win an Outrigger Hotels and Resorts prize pack. Also, custom tournament t-shirts will be tossed into the crowd after every UH goal.