HONOLULU
— The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team begins its 14th and final season in the Big West when it hosts UC Davis on Thursday, Dec. 4 and Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, Dec. 6 as part of the league's season-opening "Bold Week." Both games tip-off at 7:00 p.m at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
The Rainbow Warriors (6-2), picked third in the Big West preseason poll, bring momentum into its meeting with UC Davis. The 'Bows have won six of its first seven home games. The Aggies (5-2) have also enjoyed early non-conference success with wins in three of its last four contests, highlighted by a road upset at Nevada.
PROMOTIONSThursday,Dec. 4 vs. UC Davis
"Bows and Brews": A $30 purchase that includes two upper level seats and $20 in concession credit. A maximum of eight seats per game may be purchased. This offer must be
purchased online at least 2 hours prior to the event.
The
"Taste of Hawai'i" Series will feature poke as Blue Truck Foods will offer discounted poke on their menu located on the concourse between the Snack Bar and Bumbucha Nachos.
HEAD COACH ERAN GANOTOverall record: 180-122 (12th season)
At Hawai'i: 177-120 (11th season)
ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDUH leads, 15-12
In Honolulu: UH leads, 9-2
Streak: UH, 1
NEWS & NOTES
- UH begins its 14th and final season in the Big West when it takes on UC Davis.
- Both UH and the Aggies will be joining the Mountain West starting next year.
- The Rainbow Warriors have competed in the league since 2012-13. The 'Bows won the regular-season and tournament titles in 2015-16 and did not once suffer a losing season in conference until last year.
- UH was picked third in the preseason coaches poll while UCD was picked sixth.
- The 'Bows are coming off a 92-55 rout of North Dakota on Nov. 28. It was UH's third win over 30+ points and fifth win this season by double-digits.
- UH is averaging 85.4 points per game and enjoying a +19.4 scoring margin in its first seven home games.
- UC Davis is led by junior guard Nils Cooper (17.7 ppg) and has won three of its last four, including a 77-71 road win at Nevada on Nov. 18.
- UH co-leads the nation in FTs made per game (23) and ranks 6th in FT attempts per game (31.1).
- Senior center Isaac Johnson has made a school record 38 straight free throws dating back to UH's second game of the season on Nov. 9 (East TAMU).
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