HONOLULU— The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team enters a crucial week as it hosts the top two teams in the Big West standings, beginning with a matchup versus Long Beach State on Thursday, Feb. 10. Tipoff is 7:00 p.m. at the SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. 

The Rainbow Warriors (11-7, 6-2 Big West) sit 1.5 games behind Long Beach Sate (13-9, 8-1) and a half game behind Cal State Fullerton (14-7, 7-2) in the Big West standings. UH will face the Titans on Saturday in nationally-televised contest but first up is a date with the Beach, the hottest team in the league. UH won at LBSU on Jan. 8 in the league opener for both teams, but the Beach has since won nine straight games. The Beach defeated Cal State Fullerton, 71-61, on Tuesday night to claim sole possession of first-place in the Big West.

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 19: Hawai'i (11-7, 6-2 Big West) vs. Long Beach State (13-9, 8-1 Big West)
Opp. | Date | Time				Long Beach State  |  Thursday, Feb. 10  | 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 | LBSU
Social Media				@HawaiiMBB  | #HawaiiMBB | @HawaiiBasketball  | Facebook
Tickets				ETicketHawaii.com

 

HEAD COACH ERAN GANOTOverall record: 111-75 (8th season)
At Hawai'i: 108-73 (7th season)

ALL-TIME RECORD vs. LONG BEACH STATEOverall: LBSU leads, 18-15
In Honolulu: UH leads, 10-5

GAME STORY LINES

• At 6-2, UH is currently a game behind Long Beach State and Cal State Fullerton for first place in the Big West standings.
• After winning seven straight games, UH dropped back-to-back road games at UC Riverside and UC Davis.
• UH led by double-digits in both of those games and both were decided in the final seconds.
• Long Beach State is on a league-best nine-game win streak and has not lost since UH defeated them, 72-67, on Jan. 8 in Long Beach.
• The 'Bows drilled 15 three-pointers in that win over the Beach and led by as many as 19 points.
• The last six matchups between UH and LBSU have been decided by an average of 2.8 points.
• Long Beach State leads the Big West in scoring (70.8) in league games. UH is fourth in scoring defense (62.1).
• UH was picked sixth in the preseason media poll while Long Beach State was picked seventh.
   

PROMOTIONS

• Hawaiian AIrlines is the game sponsor on Thursday. One lucky fan will win 30,000 Hawaiian Miles along with other great prizes throughout the game. Fans can register to participate at the sports marketing table located at Gate A. Hawaiian Airlines will also be passing calendar posters to fans. UH season-ticket holders in all UH sports will receive 50% off select adult tickets (maximum of eight) . A valid identification card is required when purchasing tickets at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office. Tickets are in special sections and supplies are limited. Other restrictions may apply.

• 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 hotdog and drink.

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