Game Notes
Sophomore guard Kareem Nitoto and the Rainbow Warriors face Cal State Fullerton on Sunday at 5:05 p.m.
HONOLULU
– The University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warrior basketball team is back in action Sunday, Nov. 16, when it faces Cal State Fullerton on the second and final day of the Verizon Wireless Tip-Off Classic. Tip-off is set for 5:05 p.m.
Texas State will face San Francisco in the first game on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Hawai‘i looks to rebound following a season-opening 75-70 loss to San Francisco on Friday night. It was the third straight year that UH dropped its season opener and the second straight year it came in agonizing fashion. UH had an opportunity to send the game in overtime versus the Dons in the waning moments, but
Roderick Flemings three-point attempt was just off the mark. The loss was UH’s eighth straight dating back to last season.
Cal State Fullerton, meanwhile, fell to Texas State, 76-66, in the opening game of the Tip-Off Classic on Friday. The Titans trailed by 17 at halftime and could never get on track versus the Bobcats. Fullerton is coming off a 24-9 in which they won the Big West Conference and qualified for the NCAA Tournament. The Titans return just one starter from last year, Josh Akognon (20.2 ppg), who was held to just 11 points versus Texas State.
Game 2 Tip-off Notes
What: Verizon Wireless Tip-Off Classic
Hawai‘i (0-1) vs. Cal State Fullerton (0-1)
When: Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008
Time: 5:05 p.m. HT
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) - Honolulu Hawai‘i
Television: KFVE-TV (Ch. 5 - The Home Team). Jim Leahey will handle the play-by-play and Artie Wilson will provide color commentary. 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. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KPUA in Hilo, KMWB 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); $3 (upper-UH students); $5 (lower super rooter). Parking $3.
Promotions: “Student Nights.” UH system students will receive a free ticket with a valid identification for UH’s games on Nov. 16 (Cal State Fullerton) and Nov. 17 (Idaho State).
Coaches: Bob Nash (11-20) is in his second year at UH. Bob Burton (92-61) is in his seventh year at Cal State Fullerton.
Series Information: Series tied, 1-1
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