Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior basketball team tips off its 2013-14 campaign with the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Rainbow Classic, Nov. 8-12 at the Stan Sheriff Center. Fourth-year head coach Gib Arnold leads the Rainbow Warriors into battle as they host the 49th edition of the tournament.
 
This will mark the fourth year of  a four-team, round-robin format with the Rainbow Warriors winning the last two Classics in 2010 and '12 (tournament hiatus in 2011). It should be an exciting tournament this year as all four teams in the field qualified for the postseason last year. Joining UH this year are Western Michigan (22-13), New Mexico State (24-11) and Tennessee State (18-15), UH's opening night opponent.
 
Fans got their first look at this year's Rainbow Warrior squad during a 101-85 exhibition win over BYU-Hawai'i on Halloween Night. Christian Standhardinger led the way with 27 points while junior college transfer Garrett Nevels impressed with 24 points.
 
Now the regular season begins for a squad that boasts six returning letterwinners, four returning redshirts and seven newcomers. The tournament concludes on Nov. 12 at midnight (12:00 a.m.) with a nationally televised game between UH and former league rival New Mexico State as part of ESPN's College Hoops Tip-off Marathon.
 
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Rainbow Classic Schedule
Friday, Nov. 8
Hawai'i vs. Tennessee State, 6:30 p.m.
Western Michigan vs. New Mexico State, 8:30 p.m.
 
Saturday, Nov. 9
New Mexico State vs. Tennessee State, 5:00 p.m.
Hawai'i vs. Western Michigan, 7:30 p.m.
 
Monday, Nov. 11
Tennessee State vs. Western Michigan, 2:00 p.m.
 Hawai'i vs. New Mexico State, Midnight (ESPN2)
 
Game 1 Tipoff Notes
What: 49th Annual Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Rainbow Classic
Who: Hawai'i (0-0, 0-0 Big West) vs. Tennessee State (0-0, 0-0 OVC)
When: Friday, Nov. 8, 2013
Time: 6:30 p.m. HT
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) - Honolulu, HI
Television: Live on OCSports – Channels 16 (SD) and 1016 (HD). Kanoa Leahey (play-by-play) Tony Sellitto (color) and Artie Wilson (color) on the call.
Streaming Video: Live video streaming is available on Big West.tv.
Radio: Live on ESPN 1420 AM. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KHLO in Hilo, KKON in Kona, KTOH on Kaua'i, and KNWJ in Pago Pago, American Samoa.
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-youth, ages 4-HS); General Admission for the UH-NMSU midnight game. - $10 (adult); $5 (senior citizen and youth). UH Manoa students free with validated ID. Parking $6.
Promotions: Outrigger Hotels and Resorts is the tournament sponsor and will distribute 1,000 tote bags each night, beginning one hour prior to each U.H. game. Outrigger will distribute 2,000 posters during a post-game autograph session to follow Saturday's game against Western Michigan. Also, Outrigger will award up to $2,000 a night during its popular "Shoot for Loot" promotional activity at halftime. It's a "Blackout" during UH's nationally televised game vs. New Mexico State  as fans are encouraged to  wear black shirts for the midnight contest.  All seats are general admission that night.
Coaches: Gib Arnold is in his fourth year at UH (52-45). Travis Williams is in his second season at Tennessee State (18-15) and fith season overall (58-62).
Series Information: Tennessee State leads, 6-1.