HONOLULU— The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team looks to get back to its winning ways in a critical Big West showdown with Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, Feb. 12. Tipoff for the nationally-televised game is 7:00 p.m. at the SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
After winning seven straight games and holding sole-possession of first place, UH has since dropped three straight, including a 73-67 loss to Long Beach State on Thursday. The Rainbow Warriors (11-8, 6-3 Big West), however, can get right back in the mix of things as a win over Cal State Fullerton (14-7, 7-2) would put UH in a tie wih the Titans for second place in the Big West standings. Saturday's game is a "White Out" and all fans are encouraged to wear white (UH) apparel.
For those attending the game, 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.
HEAD COACH ERAN GANOTOverall record: 111-76 (8th season)
At Hawai'i: 108-74 (7th season)
ALL-TIME RECORD vs. CAL STATE FULLERTONOverall: UH leads, 14-5
In Honolulu: UH leads, 7-3
GAME STORY LINES
- UH looks to end a three-game skid when it faces Cal St. Fullerton in a nationally-televised match-up.
- At 6-3, UH is currently a game behind Cal State Fullerton for second in the Big West standings.
- The 'Bows are coming off a 73-67 home loss to first-place Long Beach State on Thursday, its first Big West home loss this year.
- UH has held a lead in the final six minutes in each of its last three losses.
- UH and CSUF were scheduled to meet in Fullerton on Jan. 6 but that game was canceled due to COVID issues.
- The game features a pair of elite scorers in the Big West in UH's Noel Coleman (14.9 ppg) and CSUF's E.J. Anosike (16.7 ppg).
- The 'Bows have defeated the Titans in six of the last seven meetings.
- Cal State Fullerton leads the Big West and ranks 15th in the NCAA in free throw percentage (.783).
- Saturday's game is a White Out and all fans are encouraged to wear white (UH) apparel.
PROMOTIONS
- Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union is the game sponsor on Saturday...#WHITEOUT – Fans are encouraged to wear their favorite White UH Apparel on Saturday...Tickets start at just $7.50 on Saturday click here....Fans will have a chance to win cash during the halftime contest along with other great prizes throughout the game....Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union will have a poster making station for fans to show on ESPN2 national broadcast...First 500 fans will receive a key-chained hand sanitizer bottle....First 300 UH Students will receive a free hot dog and drink.
COMPLETE GAME NOTES
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