University of Hawaii Men’s Basketball Hosts CSU Bakersfield for Senior Night Whiteout
The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team will host CSU Bakersfield on Senior Night "Whiteout" on Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at SimpliFi Arena. Six players will make their final appearance, with special promotions including free shirts and keiki admission. The team is in a tie for fourth place in the Big West standings, with a win securing a top-4 seed in the upcoming championship. Bernardo da Silva, nearing 1,000 career points, led the previous victory against CSUN.
The Big PictureThe game marks the end of the regular season and a crucial opportunity for the Rainbow Warriors to secure a favorable seed in the Big West Championships.
By the Numbers- Overall Series Record vs. CSU Bakersfield: UH leads 6-2
- UH's Recent Record: Won eight of the last 11 games
- UH tied for fourth place in the Big West standings
- Bernardo da Silva is 15 points away from reaching 1,000 points in his UH career
- The team secured a spot in the Big West tournament after a recent 72-70 win against CSUN
- CSU Bakersfield comes into the game with a three-game winning streak
The upcoming game signifies an emotional farewell for the six seniors and a critical moment for UH's postseason positioning.
Bottom LineThe Senior Night "Whiteout" game against CSU Bakersfield holds significance for UH to secure a top seed in the Big West Championships, celebrating the legacy of the departing senior players in a pivotal match.
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