GAME NOTES

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team (8-9, 2-2 BWC) looks to continue the momentum of two straight phenomenal home wins when it host UC Davis (11-8, 3-1 BWC) in a Big West matchup on Saturday, Jan. 21. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.
 
This will be the third of five straight home contests for the Rainbow Warriors, who started the homestand with thrilling back-to-back wins over Long Beach State and CSUN. UH has averaged 97.0 ppg and 54 percent shooting in the wins and are now in a tie for fourth in the Big West standings with a 2-2 mark. 
 
UH is coming off a heart-stopping 80-77 win over CSUN in which freshman Leland Green nailed the game-winning three-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining. It marked the second straight game UH overcame a second-half deficit and won or tied the game on the final possession of regulation.
 
UH now takes on a Aggie squad that is currently second in the BIg West with a 3-1 mark. The 'Bows have won its last three versus UCD. Last year's season sweep included a Big West title clinching win at Davis. UH also upset the No. 1 Aggies in the 2015 Big West Tourney semis.
 
Noah Allen is averaging 27.5 ppg and 8.0 rpg in the last two contests, including a 30-point, 12-rebound performance against CSUN.
 
 
Game 18 Tipoff Notes
Who: Hawai'i (8-9, 2-2 Big West) vs. UC Davis (11-8, 3-1 Big West)
When: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017
Time: 7:00 p.m. HT
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) - Honolulu, HI
Television: OCSports. Scott Robbs (play-by-play) and Artie Wilson (color) on the call.
Streaming Video: Big West.tv
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM. Bobby Curran (play-by-play) and Jeff Portnoy (color) on the call.
Audio Webcast: espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Statbroadcast.com
Ticket Information: $30 (lower); $18-$20 (upper-adult); $16-$18 (upper-sr. citizen); $5-$7 (upper-youth, ages 4-HS); UH Manoa students free with validated ID. Parking $6.
Promotions: Bank of Hawaii is the sponsor of Saturday's contest and will distribute 100 hand fans and host activities with prizes at Gate A prior to the game. Sign up at the sports marketing table for your chance to win over $200 in gift cards during the Bank of Hawaii "Puzzle Contest" at halftime. Also, sign up for your chance to win round trip interisland tickets for one during the Bank of Hawaii "Shooters Challenge" in the second half. Saturday night's theme is "Superhero Night" and fans are encouraged to wear superhero apparel.
Coaches: Eran Ganot is in his second season at UH (36-15). Jim Les is in his sixth season at UC Davis (75-99).
Series Information: UH leads, 6-3
 
About UC Davis: The Aggies, picked fifth in the preseason, are currently in second in the BIg West with a 3-1 mark....UCD has won five of its last six games, including a 71-68 home win over CSUN in their last contest on Jan. 14...UCD is 3-5 on the road this year....junior forward Chima Moneke averages 14.7 ppg and a league-best 8.3 rpg...Brynton Lemar chips in 13.8 ppg.
 
'Bow Bits: UH has averaged 97.0 ppg on 54.2 percent shooting from the field and 39.6 percent shooting on three-pointers the last two games…in its previous eight games, a stretch in which UH went 2-6, starting with a loss to Seton Hall, UH averaged 59.1 ppg on 34.8 percent shooting from the field and 26.0 percent on three-pointers…UH won the battle of the boards for first time in four Big West games when it out-rebounded CSUN, 36-32, on Wednesday…Jack Purchase leads in the Big West in three-pointer made in conference games at 2.8 per game…Purchase has drained 30 of his 32 free throw attempts this year (.938) and has nailed his last 15 attempts…UH has had four different starting lineups through 17 games this year…just two players -- Gibson Johnson and Jack Purchase -- have started all 17 games.