Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior basketball team will play its fourth game in seven days when it hosts Northwestern State in a non-conference game, Monday, Dec. 28. Tip-off is 7:05 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.

 

Last week, UH (6-6) played host to the inaugural Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic and finished with a 1-2 record. The Rainbow Warriors opened the eight-team tourney with a 13-point win over College of Charleston but then suffered losses to nationally ranked UNLV and Saint Mary's. Guard Dwain Williams earned all-tournament team honors after leading all scorers with 67 points for a 22.3 point average. The Providence College transfer scored 11 against Charleston, 20 versus UNLV, and a tournament-high 36 points against Saint Mary's, the highest output by a Rainbow Warrior this season and the seventh highest total in Stan Sheriff Center history.

Monday's game marks the final non-conference game for the 'Bows before beginning Western Athletic Conference play later this week. Hawai'i has played host to the Demons three previous times - all resulting in UH victories - including an 89-78 in 2006 the last time the two teams met.

Northwestern State (5-5) has not played since a Dec. 19 victory over Missouri Valley, which snapped two-game losing streak. The Demons boast three players who average double figure points - guard Damon Jones (14.9 ppg), guard Devon Baker (12.6), and guard Dominic Knight (10.4) - although Baker is listed as questionable for Monday's game.

 

What: Hawai'i (6-6, 0-0 WAC) vs. Northwestern State (5-5, 0-0 Southland)

When: Monday, December 28, 2009

Time: 7:05 p.m. HT

Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) - Honolulu, HI

Television: Live statewide on KFVE-TV (Ch. 5 - The Home Team) with Jim Leahey (play-by-play) and Artie Wilson (color). Rebroadcast is 10:30 p.m. that night.

Streaming Video: Live video streaming is available on uhstreaming.oceanic.com.

Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play) and Jeff Portnoy (color). Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KHLO in Hilo, KKON in Kona.

Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on espn1420am.com

Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com

Ticket Information: $26 (lower); $18 (upper-adult); $16 (upper-sr. citizen); $13 (lower-super rooter); $5 (upper-students); $5 (upper-UH students). Parking $5.

Coaches: Bob Nash (30-42) is in his third year at UH. Mike McConathy is in his 10th year at Northwestern State (161-170). He is in his 26th season as a head coach (513-319).

Series Information: UH leads, 3-0