HONOLULU-- The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team will be back in action on Sunday by hosting UH-Hilo inside SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
 
The Rainbow Wahine (0-1) are 4-0 all-time against UH Hilo, and last played the Vulcans on Nov. 1, 2018, in a 62-26 victory.  The 'Bows will look to bounce back after suffering their first-ever loss to Hawai'i Pacific on Dec. 13, while picking up their first win of the season. 
 
Game 2
Who: Hawai'i vs. UH Hilo 
When: Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m.  HT
Where: SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center - Honolulu, HI
Television: None
Streaming Video: BigWest.TV 
Radio: Live on ESPN Honolulu (1420 AM/92.7 FM), KRKH (Maui), KPUA (Hawai'i Island), and KTOH (Kaua'i) with Dave Kawada and Tiff Wells.
Audio Webcast: ESPNHonolulu.com/Sideline Hawai'i App.
Live Stats: HawaiiAthletics.com
Coaches: Head coach Laura Beeman is in her ninth season at UH (133-126). David Kaneshiro(98-148) is in his 11th season at UH Hilo.
Series Information: UH leads 4-0.
 
Game Story Lines
 
• The 'Bows are coming off an 82-74 loss to NCAA Division II opponent Hawai'i Pacific from a week ago (Dec. 13). It marked the first-ever loss to the Sharks dating back to 1982, bringing the all-time record against the fellow O'ahu native university to 11-1.
 
• In the loss to the Sharks, UH dominated many categories, including rebounds +14, free-throw shooting +15 in attempts and + 12 in makes, and overall field goal percentage at 45% compared to 40%. But what swayed the game to visiting HPU was the turnover battle and three-point shooting. UH recorded 20 turnovers, resulting in 15 points off turnovers for the Sharks, and HPU hit a combined 15 three-pointers. The 'Bows, a program known for the long-distance shot, struck just five.
 
• The season opener saw the debut of six new student-athletes for UH, including two new starters. Freshman guard Daejah Phillips led the team in minutes played with 33, adding 11 points and five rebounds. Junior center Alicja Falkowska played eight minutes, pulled down two rebounds, and recorded one blocked shot.
 
• Senior forward Amy Atwell, the longest-tenured player on the roster at five years with the program, returned to form as she led the 'Bows in both points and rebounds against the Sharks. Atwell hit three-of-eight from long range, plus a perfect six-for-six from the charity stripe, paving her way to 21 points and nine rebounds.
 
• The 'Bows and Vulcans met up two years ago in a lopsided exhibition win for UH at 62-26. UH currently has two players from the 2018-19 roster still occupying a roster spot in 2020-2021. Atwell, who did not play in the game, and senior guard Jadynn Alexander started the game, finishing with four points and four rebounds in 14 minutes of play. On the other side of the floor, UH-Hilo has three players returning from the game, Mandi Kawaha, Sara Shimizu, and Milia Lee.