HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team (4-2) hosts the first of seven straight non-conference home contests when it faces Prairie View A&M (2-5) on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Tipoff is 7:00 pm. at the Stan Sheriff Center.
 
The Rainbow Warriors are coming home from its first road game of the season, an 80-60 loss at Utah. UH looks to rebound against Prairie View (2-5), the second SWAC squad that UH will face this year. UH is a perfect 20-0 against SWAC squads, including an 82-70 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the season opener. 
 
The 'Bows are 4-1 at home so far this year with its lone loss coming to Nevada, a squad currently ranked in the AP (22) and Coaches (24) Top 25. UH will playing its remaining games in December in the friendly confines of the Stan Sheriff Center. Following its game against Prairie View, UH will take on intra-state rival UH Hilo at home on Saturday, Dec. 9.
 
Game 7
Who: Hawai'i (4-2, 0-0 Big West) vs. Prairie View A&M (2-5, 0-0 SWAC)
When: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017
Time: 7:00 p.m. HT
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) - Honolulu, HI
Television: Live on Spectrum Sports – Channels 16 (SD) and 1016 (HD). Kanoa Leahey (play-by-play) and Artie Wilson (color) on the call.
Streaming Video: BigWest.TV (Must be a Spectrum cable subscriber to stream in Hawai'i).
Radio: Live on ESPN 1420 AM with Bobby Curran and Jeff Portnoy. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KPUA on the Big Island, KTOH on Kaua'i, and KNWJ in Pago Pago, American Samoa.
Audio Webcast: ESPN1420am.com/Sideline Hawai'i App.
Live Stats: HawaiiAthletics.com
Ticket Information: $5-$30. UH Manoa students free with validated ID. Available for purchase online.
Promotions: Verizon Wireless is the sponsor on Wednesday and will distribute 500 earbuds at Gate A.  Participate in the  "Knockout" contest at halftime for a chance to win a Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch or a Google Home Mini. Fans can register to participate at the sports marketing table located at Gate A.  Also, sign up for your chance to win a Google Home Mini during the Verizon Wireless "Shooters Challenge" in the second half.
Coaches: Eran Ganot is in his third season at UH (46-24). Byron Smith is in his second full season at PVAM (21-31).
Series Information: UH leads, 3-0.
 
About PVAM: The Panthers dropped to 2-5 overall following a 69-57 loss at New Mexico State on Sunday...Gary Blackston led the way with 19 points for PVAM...the Panthers are led by the duo of Blackston (16.4) and Zachary Hamilton (17.3) who account for a little more than half the team's points...PVAM has played all seven of its games away from home.
 
'Bow Bits: Four of UH's six games have been decided by double-figures, including the last three contests…after out-rebounding each of its first four opponents, the 'Bows have lost the battle of the boards the last two games by an average of 9.0…the UH reserves have contributed better than 30 points in each of the last two games….UH averaged just 57.0 ppg in its two losses to Nevada and at Utah…Brocke Stepteau is fourth on the team in scoring, yet is the most consistent scorer with a team-high four double-digit scoring games…Jack Purchase leads the Big West and ranks 16th in the NCAA with a 4.0 assist/turnover ratio….after being limited to two points in just 10 minutes against Adams State,  Mike Thomas had 12 points and six rebounds at Utah.