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Men's Basketball Hosts Pair Of Pivotal Games As Big West Race Heats Up

HONOLULU —  The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team returns to Bankoh Arena for a pair of key games in a tight race at the top of the Big West. The Rainbow Warriors will host Cal Poly on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. before taking on UC Santa Barbara Saturday at 5:00 p.m. in a nationally-televised game on AC Carter Night. 

The 'Bows (18-6, 10-4) are currently tied for first in the Big West with UC Irvine and are just a half game ahead of its Saturday opponent UC Santa Barbara. Saturday's game will be highlighted by the halftime jersey retirement of UH basketball great AC Carter for just the second jersey retirement in program history. The game is part of Legends Weekend and more info and ticket deals can be found here.

GAME 25: Hawai'i (18-6, 10-4 Big West) vs. Cal Poly (11-16, 7-8 Big West)
Opponent | Date | Time Cal Poly |  Thursday,  Feb. 19 |  7:00 p.m. HT 
Location Honolulu, O'ahu  - Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center
Television Spectrum Sports
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Radio ESPN Honolulu / ESPN Honolulu App
Live Stats StatBroadcast.com
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Tickets Click here to purchase tickets | Legends Weekend Packages

PROMOTIONS
Thursday Feb. 19 vs. Cal Poly presented by Altres
  • The Lunar New Year for 2026 is on Feb. 17 and UH will recognize the Year of the Horse with a special presentation of lion dancing throughout the arena.
  • For the first time in over 20 years, basketball legend AC Carter will be in attendance for the game in preparation for AC Carter Night on Saturday. After the game, AC will be on the concourse around Gate B for an autograph session. 
"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.

Saturday Feb. 21 - AC Carter Night vs. UC Santa Barbara presented by Coca-Cola
  • For only the second time in program history, a jersey will be retired and hung from the rafters. Fan favorite AC Carter will be in attendance as we all come together to honor his legacy. 
  • A total of 2,300 shirts will be given out thanks to Coca-Cola – 1,600 at Gate A as fans enter Bankoh Arena, 400 for UH students at Gate B, and the final 300 will be tossed into the crowd throughout the evening. All fans are encouraged to wear white on AC Carter Night.
  • Henry Kapono will be joined by the City of Refuge Christian Church choir to sing the national anthem and Hawai'i Pono'i before tipoff.
  • Halftime will be dedicated to AC Carter, as he'll be joined by friends, coaches, former teammates, and other legends of the men's basketball program for the unveiling of the #23 banner. 
"4 Da 'Ohana Ticket Pack" - $79: Ticket package includes four upper level baseline seats and $50 in concession credit. A maximum of 2 packs per game may be purchased. This offer must be purchased online at least 2 hours prior to the event.

HEAD COACH ERAN GANOTOverall record: 192-126 (12th season)
At Hawai'i: 189-124 (11th season)

ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDUH leads, 19-10
In Honolulu: UH leads, 12-3
Streak: UH, 1

NEWS & NOTES
  • UH returns home after a road split with a 89-74 win at CSU Bakersfield and an 84-60 loss at CSUN for its most lopsided defeat of the year.
  • UH is 5-0 after a loss this season and have yet to drop back-to-back games.
  • Cal Poly is coming off a big homestand in which it won back-to-back games over top-tier Big West squads UC Irvine (79-73) and UCSB (89-79).
  • UH won the first meeting between the teams in San Luis Obispo, 86-66, for its 10th win in the last 11 meetings between the teams.
  • UH is 14-1 at home and has won its last 10 contests at Bankoh Arena. The team's lone loss this year came on Nov. 20 vs. Arizona State.
  • A win over Cal Poly would give UH its 11th straight home win and a 15-1 mark, which would be the best home record since the 2002-03 team finished 15-1.
  • A win would also give UH its most home wins in a season since the 2015-16 squad went 17-3 in Eran Ganot's first season.
  • The Big West has achieved its highest-ever ranking in KenPom as the 11th ranked conference in the nation. UH is the highest ranked BW team at 104 (peaked at 87).
  • Cal Poly sophomore wing Hamad Mousa leads the Big West and ranks 33rd nationally at 20.0 ppg.
  • The Mustangs rank 13th in the NCAA in 3FGM (11.0) and 7th in 3FGA (32.4) per game. UH ranks 5th nationally in 3FG percentage defense (.278).
AC Carter Night - Saturday, Feb. 21
  • Anthony "AC" Carter will be just the second player in program history to have his jersey retired, joining former UH great Bob Nash.
  • Carter played two seasons at UH (1996-98) and was a two-time honorable mention All-American and the 1996-97 WAC Pacific Division Player of the Year.
  • One of the most electrifying players in program history, he helped generate a Stan Sheriff Center-record 12 sellout crowds during the 1997-98 campaign.
  • He led UH to some of the most iconic wins in program lore  that season – an upset over Bobby Knight and nationally-ranked Indiana in the 1997-98 season-opener and a stunner over No. 2-ranked Kansas a little more than a month later to capture the Rainbow Classic title.
  • He left UH as the career-leader in assists average (6.9), while ranking third all-time in assists despite playing just two seasons and still holds the single-season assists record (212, 1997-98). Carter is one of just four UH players to eclipse 1,000 points in just two seasons.
  • Carter went on to an 13-year NBA playing career, most notably with the Miami Heat and has also enjoyed a 10-year NBA coaching career.
  • He was a 2010 inductee into the UH Circle of Honor.
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