Hawai'i Men's Basketball Hosts Southern, Prairie View A&M This Week

HONOLULU, Hawai'i  – The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team is back in action this week, hosting Southern University on Monday, Dec. 29 and Prairie View A&M on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Stan Sheriff Center. Tip off times for both games are set for 7:00 p.m.

The games will be the team's final non-conference matchups heading into Big West Conference play in January.

The Rainbow Warriors (10-4) are coming off a 2-1 performance at the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic including wins against Nebraska and Colorado. Their lone loss came in an overtime defeat to No. 11 Wichita State.

Isaac Fleming was UH's biggest offensive threat in the Diamond Head Classic and was honored with an all-tournament selection for his efforts. He averaged a team-high 15 ppg for the three games while also sharing team-high honors in assists per game (5.7). He was also a threat on the defensive end, recording four steals over the weekend.



The 'Bows continue to field one of the more formidable defenses in the nation. Through Christmas Day games, UH ranks in the top 10 in total steals and rebounds.

Game Notes

Game 15 & 16 Tip-off Notes
Who: Hawai'i (10-4, 0-0 Big West) vs. Southern University (3-10, 0-0 SWAC), Prairie View A&M (2-10, 0-0 SWAC)
Date: Monday, Dec. 29; Tuesday, Dec. 30
Times: 7:00 p.m.  (11:59 PM ET)
Where: Stan Sheriff Center (10,300) - Honolulu, O'ahu
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: BigWest.tv
Radio: Live on ESPN 1420 AM with Bobby Curran and Jeff Portnoy. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KHLO in Hilo, KKON in Kona and KTOH on Kaua'i.
Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Series Information: First meeting versus Southern. UH leads Prairie View A&M, 2-0.
Promotions: Jack in the Box is the game sponsor on Monday and will distribute 500 rally towels and award Burgers for a Year at halftime. UH Alumni Association paid members receive 50% off adult tickets. The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is the game sponsor on Tuesday and will award a two-night stay in an ocean-front junior suite at halftime. UH season-ticket holders receive 50% off adult tickets.

COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS