HONOLULU— After a road sweep last weekend, the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team returns home for a pair of home games, beginning with CSUN on Thursday, Jan. 27. Tipoff is 7:00 p.m. at the SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. 

The Rainbow Warriors (9-5) are on a season-long five game win streak and currently sit in a tie for first place in the Big West standings with a perfect 4-0 mark. The 'Bows seek its fifth straight conference win when it takes on the Matadors (5-13, 1-5), which would tie the 2015-16 squad for UH's best-ever Big West start. CSUN fell at home to UC Santa Barbara, 72-45, on Tuesday night, before heading out to Honolulu. 

For those attending games this week, please be sure to visit the Game Day information page, which includes important information on COVID protocols,  digital ticketing, parking, clear bag policy, and more.
  

GAME 15: Hawai'i (9-5, 4-0 Big West) vs. CSUN (5-13, 1-5 Big West)
Opp. | Date | Time				CSUN  |  Thursday, Jan. 27  | 7 p.m. HT
Location				Honolulu, O'ahu  - SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center
Television				Spectrum Sports - Ch. 12 [SD] and 1012 [HD]
Live Stream				ESPN+ (Blacked out in Hawai'i)
Radio				ESPN Honolulu / Sideline Hawaii App
Live Stats				StatBroadcast.com
Game Notes				Hawai'i | CSUN
Social Media				@HawaiiMBB  | #HawaiiMBB | @HawaiiBasketball  | Facebook
Tickets				ETicketHawaii.com

 

HEAD COACH ERAN GANOTOverall record: 109-73 (8th season)
At Hawai'i: 106-71 (7th season)

ALL-TIME RECORD vs. CSUNOverall: UH leads, 16-8
In Honolulu: UH leads, 8-3

GAME STORY LINES

• UH looks to extend its five-game win streak when it hosts a pair of games, beginning with CSUN.
• UH is 4-0 in the Big West and tied for first-place in the league standings with Cal State Fullerton.
• Three of UH's four Big West wins have come on the road, including a sweep of CSU Bakersfield and Cal Poly last week.
• A win over the Matadors on Thursday would tie UH's best Big West start (5-0, 2015-16).
• A win would also give UH its longest win-streak (6) since the 2015-16 season (8).
• UH has held each of its last four opponents to under 60 points and a combined 37% shooting.
• The last time UH held four straight opponents to under 60 points was 40 years ago, during the 1981-82 season.
• CSUN and UH have split the season series in each of the last four years. The Matadors will face UCSB on Tuesday before facing the 'Bows.
• Following its game versus CSUN, UH will host UC Santa Barbara on Saturday, January 29.

PROMOTIONS

• Fantastic Sam's is the sponsor on Thursday and will award great prizes throughout the night.   Fans can register to participate at the sports marketing table located at Gate A.
• Bank of Hawaii is the game sponsor on Saturday's Chinese New Years Celebration and will award great prizes throughout the game.  Fans can register to participate at the sports marketing table located at Gate A. Fans are encouraged to wear red as a symbol of good luck and good fortune in celebration of the Chinese New Year. The Majestic Culture and the Arts Association invite fans for picture taking with the Lion Dance group from 5:30p.m. located on the concourse level (Ewa Side) of the Stan Sheriff Center and they will perform a traditional Lion Dance at halftime.

COACHES vs. CANCER SUITS & SNEAKERS WEEK

• Suits And Sneakers is a nationwide initiative of Coaches vs. Cancer, uniting basketball coaches across the country for a common cause – saving lives from cancer.
• Hawai'i coaches will be wearing apparel and sneakers during this week's game to bring awareness to the cause.
• Since 1993, NABC coaches have raised over $135 million for the American Cancer Society. UH has been specifically active in raising funds for the Honolulu Hope Lodge.
• UH head coach Eran Ganot has been a member of the NABC's Coaches vs. Cancer Council since 2017, one of a select group of coaches nationally serving on the board.

COMPLETE GAME NOTES