Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior basketball team continues its three-game Western Athletic Conference homestand by hosting the top two teams in the league standings, beginning with New Mexico State, Thursday, Jan. 21. Tip-off is 7:05 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.

 

The Rainbow Warriors (9-9, 2-3 WAC) started the homestand with a dramatic 68-67 win over San Jose State on Sunday night. Hiram Thompson sank two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to lift UH to the victory over the Spartans. It was a huge bounce back for the 'Bows who returned home following a 44-point drubbing at Utah State, the worst conference loss in program history. With a 2-3 mark Hawai'i currently sits in a tie for sixth place in the WAC.

 

New Mexico State (11-7), meanwhile, has won three straight games and is near the top of the WAC standings with a 4-1 mark. The Aggies are in second-place, just one game behind first-place Louisiana Tech. New Mexico State is coming off an 86-77 home win over Fresno State on Saturday night and has already won its first two first conference road games of the year at Boise State (88-85) and Idaho (75-72).

 

The 'Bows have historically struggled against New Mexico State, winning just twice in 11 all-time meetings. The Aggies have won the last three meetings, including a 70-59 win in Honolulu in UH's 2008-09 home finale.

 

UH will play the final of three straight home games on Saturday, Jan. 23 with a meeting versus first-place Louisiana Tech (17-2, 5-0 WAC) at 7:05 p.m.

 

 

What: Hawai'i (9-9, 2-3 WAC) vs. New Mexico State (11-7, 4-1 WAC)

When: Thursday, January 21, 2010

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 10:30 p.m. that night.

Streaming Video: Live video streaming on HawaiiAthletics.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.

Promotions: The California Hotel & Casino is the game sponsor and will award a Vacations Hawaii Las Vegas Trip at halftime. Also, fans can win a Las Vegas trip by hitting triple 7 on the slot machine located at Gate A prior to the game (6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.).

Coaches: Bob Nash (33-45) is in his third year at UH. Marvin Menzies (49-36) is in his third year at NMSU.

Series Information: NMSU leads 9-2.