HONOLULU
— The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team will host its second game in three days to start the 2023-24 season when it hosts Niagara on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
All fans are encouraged to wear white apparel as part of a WHITEOUT night at the arena. If you're attending the game, please be sure to visit the
Game Day information page, which includes important information regarding, digital ticketing, parking, clear bag policy, and more.
HEAD COACH ERAN GANOTOverall record: 140-90 (10th season)
At Hawai'i: 137-88 (9th season)
ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDFirst Meeting
GAME STORY LINES
- The game was a late addition to the 2023-24 schedule after officially being announced less than a week ago on Nov. 10.
- UH opened their season Tuesday night with an 82-66 win over Division II UH Hilo. It was the program's 14th win in its last 15 season-openers with all the wins coming by double-digits.
- Newcomers Justin McKoy (15 points) and Tom Beattie (12) led a balanced UH attack that saw eight players finish with at least eight points.
- The Purple Eagles dropped their first two games of the season with a road loss at Notre Dame (70-63) on Nov. 6, followed by a home loss to Bucknell (73-64) on Nov. 11.
- Niagara, out of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), is led by Ahmad Henderson II (21.0 ppg) whose 28 points vs. Bucknell was the most by a Niagara freshman in their home debut.
- Following its game vs Niagara, UH will host Northern Arizona on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
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