Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Hawaii is on a roll

Can the Rainbow Warriors keep it going? After a stretch of poor to middlin' conference play, UH has become a defensive juggernaut and is also shooting above 50% from the floor in the last two games. The newspapers in Hawaii have taken note.

'Bows basketball looking dangerous
Brian McInnis
Honolulu Star Bulletin
February 11, 2009


By applying the defensive clamps, the Hawaii has tightened the Western Athletic Conference men's basketball standings.

After blowout wins of 72-43 over Fresno State and 71-49 against Idaho last week, things are looking up for the Rainbow Warriors (12-11, 4-7 WAC).

While No. 21 Utah State is running away with first place at 11-0 in the conference, seventh-place Hawaii is within just three losses of Boise State and Nevada, which are tied for second at 6-4 apiece. UH has five more conference games (including two at home) to improve its seeding in the WAC tournament next month...

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'Bows hope to stay in rhythm
Dayton Morinaga
Honolulu Advertiser
February 11, 2009


The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team will finally catch a break in the schedule this week.

The Rainbow Warriors are hoping it will help them catch the rest of the Western Athletic Conference.

The 'Bows will play just one game this week when they host Nevada Saturday at the Stan Sheriff Center.

"I'm more concerned with these guys catching up with school work a little bit more," Hawai'i head coach Bob Nash said. "And basketballwise, hope they don't get out of rhythm."

The 'Bows had their best week of the season last week, when they routed Fresno State (69-43) and Idaho (71-49).

"It might be good to keep our rhythm going with games right now," leading scorer Roderick Flemings said. "But at the same time, we don't get breaks like this, so it's better that we get rested. It gives us more time to get ready for Nevada, too."

Hawai'i is 12-11 overall and in seventh place in the WAC at 4-7. Just two weeks ago, the 'Bows were in last place (ninth)...
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