Game Notes

HONOLULU—The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team hosts BYU-Hawai'i in its final exhibition game on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7:05 p.m.

 

The Rainbow Wahine, led by second-year head coach Dana Takahara-Dias, returns 10 letterwinners—including three starters—from last year's squad that posted a 10-20 record overall and a 4-12 record in Western Athletic Conference action. UH welcomes four newcomers—two junior college transfers (Keianna Evans and Carlotta Mingo) and two true freshman (Sydney Haydel and Kamilah Jackson). Leading the team are senior co-captains Keisha Kanekoa and Megan Tinnin.

 

The Rainbow Wahine are coming off a 74-34 exhibition game win over Chaminade last week. Jackson made a strong debut donning the green and white, leading the 'Bows with 15 points and nine rebounds while Tinnin and Haydel both chipped in nine points from the floor.

 

The Rainbow Wahine once again has a diverse squad featuring players from five different states (Arizona, California, Hawai'i, New Mexico, and North Carolina) and five foreign countries (Canada, Guyana, Japan, Lithuania, and New Zealand).

 

Hawai'i opens their regular season against CS Northridge on Nov. 19 at 5:00 p.m. in the Jack in the Box Rainbow Wahine Classic.The 'Bows will play 19 home games at the Stan Sheriff Center, as well as two games in Hilo, Hawai'i in the Chevron Rainbow Wahine Shootout at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium. 

EXHIBITION GAME TWO NOTES:

What: Hawai'i (Overall: 10-20; WAC 4-12) vs. BYU-Hawai'i (Overall: 9-17; PacWest: 5-11)

When: Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7:05 p.m.

Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) – Honolulu, Hawai'i
Game Sponsor: ESPN 1420 AM

Radio: ESPN 1420 (1420 AM) will broadcast the game, live with Dave Kawada handling the play-by-play.

Live Stats: Live stats available at http://www.sidearmstats.com/hawaii/wbball/index.htm

Coaches: UH head coach Dana Takahara-Dias is in her second season (10-20). BYU-Hawai'i head coach Hiram Akina is in his first season with the Seariders.

Ticket Prices: General Admission-Adult: $7; General Admission-Senior Citizen: $5

Students (ages 4-high school): $3; UH Manoa Students receive admission to regular-season home games by presenting a valid UH I.D.