It’s still early in the Big West Conference regular season, but either Hawai’i or UC Santa Barbara could take a big step toward contention on Saturday night.
The suddenly defensive Warriors will try to stop the upstart Gauchos in a crucial Big West game at the Stan Sheriff Center. It is scheduled to start around 8 p.m. as part of a University of Hawai’i basketball doubleheader.
The UH women’s team will host Long Beach State at 5:30 p.m. Fans with tickets to the men’s game are invited to arrive early and watch the women’s game.
The Rainbow Warriors are 11-5 overall and 2-1 in the Big West.