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HONOLULU — The University of Hawai’i men’s basketball team wraps up its 11-game homestand when it faces Hawai’i Hilo on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and UTEP on Saturday, Dec. 13 in nonconference action. Both games tip-off at 7:00 p.m at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
The Rainbow Warriors (8-2) have been lights out in its first nine home games, going 8-1 while winning their last four straight. Six of the team’s eight wins have come by double-digits. UH takes on UH Hilo in the 14th ever regular-season meeting between the schools. Meanwhile the ‘Bows will take on UTEP on Saturday in a meeting of old and new. Former Western Athletic Conference rivals for decades, the team will play as non-conference opponents this weekend, before rekindling their rivalry as Mountain West members next season.
PROMOTIONSWednesday, Dec. 10 vs. Hawai’i Hilo
“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, Dec. 13 vs. UTEP presented by Raising Canes
Raising Cane’s will give rally towels to the first 300 fans through the doors, and one lucky fan will win a $50 Raising Cane’s prize pack.
UH Football Team – Autograph Session & Halftime Recognition
A free autograph session with select members of the Rainbow Warrior football team will be held on the concourse inside the arena from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Fans must have a ticket to the men’s basketball game to participate. Up to 20 select members of the football team will be available. As a part of the halftime festivities all members of the football team, along with head coach Timmy Chang and staff will be honored for their memorable season.
Mele Kalikimaka Day with Teddy Bear Toss: ‘Help those who be a little less fortunate by dropping off a new toy as you enter Bankoh Arena during our Toys for Tots Drive. We also encourage you to bring a fluffy stuffed animal to watch the game with you. After the game, you can join us with our Third Annual Teddy Bear Toss. All donations thrown on the floor will be donated to Toys for Tots.
Raising Cane’s Keiki Runout Tunnel
A few lucky kids will gain pre-game access to the tunnel by the players locker room, a team photo on the court, and will make a tunnel for the team with high fives as they take the court for the game! If you have a youth team interested in booking this experience for a future game later in the season, click here to learn more.
“4 Da ‘Ohana Pack”: A $79 purchase that 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: 182-122 (12th season)
At Hawai’i: 179-120 (11th season)
ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDUH leads, 13-0
In Honolulu: UH leads, 13-0
Streak: UH, 13
NEWS & NOTES
- UH rides a four-game win streak into an inter-island matchup with Hawaii Hilo on Wednesday.
- The Rainbow Warriors have won all 13 regular-season meetings and defeated the Vulcans, 64-61, in an exhibition game last season in Hilo.
- The game will count toward the Rainbow Warriors record, while it will be an exhibition game for the Vulcans.
- The ‘Bows are 8-1 at home in their current 11-game home stand including a pair of Big West wins last week vs. UC Davis and Cal State Fullerton.
- A win over Hilo would give UH its best 11-game start since the 2015-16 team that started 16-2.
- The Vulcans were the No. 2 preseason pick in the PacWest but have struggled out of the gates with an 0-6 overall mark, including losses to Hawaii Pacific and Chaminade to last week start league play.
- UH is in the top 25 nationally in scoring defense (23rd, 65.0), FG percentage defense (22nd, .380) and 3PT FG percentage defense (24th, .274).
- Following its meeting versus UH Hilo, the ‘Bows will host UTEP on Dec. 13 and then will not play again until they resume Big West play on the road at UC Riverside on Jan. 1.
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