Game Notes

HONOLULU – Fresh off of capturing the Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic title, the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team returns to the Stan Sheriff Center court this Friday when it hosts Central Arkansas at 7:30 p.m. At 3-0, the Rainbow Warriors are off to their best start since the 2004-05 season.

 

The Rainbow Warriors, under the guidance of new head coach Gib Arnold, started the season strong with a pair of double-digit wins over Montana State (77-59) and Cal State Fullerton (84-70). In a nationally televised game on Monday, the 'Bows held off Central Michigan (65-62) to improve to 3-0 and capture their 12th all-time Rainbow Classic championship.

 

Hawaii has been led by its senior captains Hiram Thompson (18.0 ppg, 4.0 apg) and Bill Amis (16.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg). Thompson was named both the WAC Player of the Week and Rainbow Classic MVP this past weekend.

 

UH will face Central Arkansas for the first time in school history. The Bears are entering their fourth season in Division I basketball and are led by Corliss Williamson, a former NBA player and All-American at the University of Arkansas.

 

The game will follow women's basketball and a ticket to the men's game also allows admission to the Jack in the Box Rainbow Wahine Classic beginning at 3:00 p.m.

 

 

What: Hawai'i (3-0, 0-0 WAC) vs. Central Arkansas (1-1, 0-0 Southland)

When: Friday, Nov. 19, 2010

Time: 7:30 p.m. HT

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

Television: Live statewide on KFVE-TV with Jim Leahey (play-by-play) and Artie Wilson (color). Rebroadcast at 10:30 p.m.

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). 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); $5 (upper-students, ages 4-HS); UH Manoa students free with validated ID. Parking $5.

Promotions: Farmers Insurance Hawaii is the game sponsor and will distribute seat cushions to the first 1,500 fans to enter the arena. Farmers will also award a Fan Prize Pack, which includes a $200 gas gift card and other great items, during the halftime promotional contest. Season-ticket holders in all UH sports will receive 50% off select upper-level adult tickets to this contest, while supplies last. A ticket to the men's game also allows admission to the Jack in the Box Rainbow Wahine Classic beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Coaches: Gib Arnold is in his first year at UH (3-0). Corliss Williamson is in his first season at Central Arkansas (1-1).

Series Information: First meeting.