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Independent audit finds UH athletic department lost $2.1M

Stephen Tsai — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The University of Hawaii athletic department incurred a $2.1 million deficit for the fiscal year that ended June 30.

Coach Chang: UH ‘on schedule’ with its recruiting

Stephen Tsai — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Hawaii head coach Timmy Chang was demonstratively upbeat after completing the first of three phases of recruiting.

Niumatalolo and his Spartans ‘super excited’ to be Hawaii Bowl-bound

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

San Jose State football coach Kenny Niumatalolo will be coming home for the holidays.

Hawaii DB Stone named All-MWC first team

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Cam Stone’s trust was repaid on Tuesday.

Rainbow rally falls short vs. Grand Canyon

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Against a heckling student section known collectively as the “Havoc” and a hostile defense that forced 20 turnovers, the Hawaii basketball team’s best second effort was not enough in a 78-72 loss to Grand Canyon at Global Credit Union Arena in Phoenix.

’Bows cannot overcome slow start in road loss to Grand Canyon

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:17:00 +0000

The Hawaii basketball team’s second-half effort was not enough to complete a comeback from an 18-point deficit in a 78-72 loss to Grand Canyon tonight at Global Credit Union Arena in Phoenix.

Hawaii Bowl will be homecoming for 4 San Jose State coaches

Stephen Tsai — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 22:53:00 +0000

San Jose State and South Florida will meet in the 2024 Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve at the Ching Complex.

Cornerback Stone only UH player on All-MWC teams

Stephen Tsai — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:51:00 +0000

University of Hawaii cornerback Cam Stone today was named to the All-Mountain West first team for football.

Grand Canyon should create havoc for Rainbows

Stephen Tsai — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Members of the Hawaii basketball team will be familiar faces to Grand Canyon fans.

Interim athletic director extends Hawaii football coach Timmy Chang’s contract

Stephen Tsai — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:31:00 +0000

On her first day as the University of Hawaii’s interim athletic director, Lois Manin has given football head coach Timmy Chang a one-year extension that will take him through the 2026 season.

Pair of quick cornerbacks commit to Warrior football

Stephen Tsai — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

On the first day of the University of Hawaii football team’s offseason:

Freshman Micah Alejado passes for 469 yards as Hawaii beats New Mexico, 38-30

Stephen Tsai — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

On senior night, a Freon-veined freshman quarterback had a starting debut for the ages.

In first start, QB Micah Alejado leads Hawaii past New Mexico to close season

Stephen Tsai — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 07:59:00 +0000

In a historic first start, quarterback Micah Alejado threw for 469 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Hawaii football team to a 38-30 victory over New Mexico at the Ching Complex.

Hawaii gives seniors a big sendoff after final practice

Stephen Tsai — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Associate head coach Chris Brown can lift the equivalent of a baby grand piano or a grizzly bear.

How Hawaii football matches up with New Mexico for Saturday’s game

Stephen Tsai — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

LOBOS OFFENSE

Hawaii QB coach Morrison will retire after 52 seasons

Stephen Tsai — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

At the end of Wednesday’s practice, Hawaii quarterbacks coach Dan Morrison issued his usual sign-off to a player: “Good job, Bu.”

UH men’s basketball holds off D-II HPU

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Turning its offense inside-out, the Hawaii basketball team drained a season-high 15 3-point shots in Tuesday night’s 67-63 victory over Hawaii Pacific at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

9 seniors feel ending career at UH was their destiny

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

In college football’s revolving world, where players are free to stay or transfer, nine Hawaii seniors chose Manoa as their final destination.

’Bows hit free throws to hold off HPU

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:15:00 +0000

Kody Williams, a 6-foot guard with a vertical jump of 47 1/2 inches, soared to new heights in lifting the Hawaii basketball team to Tuesday night’s 67-63 victory over Hawaii Pacific in SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

Rainbows not overlooking Division II Hawaii Pacific tonight

Stephen Tsai — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

These are desperate times for the University of Hawaii basketball team.

Stephen Tsai: New UH AD faces immediate challenges

Stephen Tsai — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

As Craig Angelos’ 18-month tenure as University of Hawaii athletic director ends this Sunday, there still are several unchecked boxes on the to-do list. Here is what acting athletic director Lois Manin or the next permanent athletic director will face in the coming months:

UH football team gets commitment from speedy defender

Stephen Tsai — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Filling the need for speed — and a cover defender — the University of Hawaii football team secured a commitment from a speedy junior college cornerback.

No. 10 North Carolina runs wild to overwhelm Hawaii on national TV

Stephen Tsai — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:18:00 +0000

Playing at the speed of blur, the 10th-ranked North Carolina basketball team ran away to an 87-69 victory over Hawaii in Friday’s nationally televised game in SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

No. 10 North Carolina overwhelms Hawaii men’s basketball team

Stephen Tsai — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:23:00 +0000

North Carolina’s starting guards combined for 48 points as the Tar Heels raced to an 87-69 basketball victory over Hawaii in Friday night’s nationally televised game in SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

Hawaii will have its hands full with North Carolina

Stephen Tsai — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The color of the sky — Carolina Blue — courses the veins of the nation’s 10th-ranked college basketball team.

Decision to fire AD Angelos reaffirmed during regents meeting

Stephen Tsai — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:40:00 +0000

Despite testimonies of support, the decision to fire Craig Angelos as the University of Hawaii’s athletic director was reaffirmed during today’s monthly Board of Regents meeting at UH’s Bachman Hall.

’Bows hoping to have blast with the past with throwback unis

Stephen Tsai — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

More than a half-century ago, the Hawaii basketball team wore floral-print warmups to a Garden party.

UH athletic director Angelos is ‘blindsided’ by his ouster

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:06:00 +0000

A week ago University of Hawaii athletic director Craig Angelos was in an upbeat mood ahead of a monthly meeting with school President David Lassner.

Schager has ‘minor’ knee sprain, could play in season finale

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:06:00 +0000

The Hawaii football team can collectively exhale.

Analysis: University of Hawaii AD on the way out?

Stephen Tsai — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

From top lawmakers to business leaders to message boards, the coconut wireless has been abuzz with “reports” that Craig Angelos will not be retained as the University of Hawaii’s director of athletics.

Extra practice for UH backup QBs with Schager questionable

Stephen Tsai — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Backup quarterbacks Micah Alejado and John-Keawe Sagapolutele are expected to receive extensive work in practices during the Hawaii football team’s bye week.

Hawaii, Weber State basketball teams to play for first time since 1975

Stephen Tsai — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

After a 49-year break, the Hawaii and Weber State basketball teams will reunite today at 5 p.m. in SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

Backup Hawaii QBs Alejado, Sagapolutele get their shots

Stephen Tsai — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

LOGAN, Utah >> The Hawaii football team released a 28-minute, 50-second preview after it was forced to summon backup quarterbacks Micah Alejado and John-Keawe Sagapolutele in a 55-10 road loss to Utah State.

Hawaii football team iced out of bowl contention after 55-10 rout at Utah State

Stephen Tsai — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

LOGAN, Utah >> In the 32-degree chill, Hawaii coach Timmy Chang stood outside the visitors’ locker room at Maverik Stadium, seemingly frozen in disbelief.

Hawaii’s Chang wants to make this a November to remember

Stephen Tsai — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

OGDEN, UTAH >> At the end of the 90-minute football practice at Stewart Stadium on the Weber State campus, Hawaii coach Timmy Chang deeply inhaled the 45-degree air.

Utah State dominates wire to wire in rout of Hawaii football team

Stephen Tsai — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

LOGAN, UTAH >> Snow flurries greeted the Hawaii football team as its buses drove into the Maverik Stadium parking lot on Saturday.

How Hawaii football matches up with Utah State for Saturday’s game

Stephen Tsai — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

RAINBOW WARRIORS OFFENSE

UH OL Kaio’s punching power rooted in atypical techniques

Stephen Tsai — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Hawaii offensive lineman Judah Kaio’s recent success can be partially rooted to a tree.

Warriors hoping they won’t be left out in the Utah cold

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:06:00 +0000

The Hawaii football team is expecting a c-c-c-old reception in Logan, Utah, for Saturday’s final road game of the regular season.

Rainbows ride bench to victory, Classic title

Stephen Tsai — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:06:00 +0000

Fueled by reserve power, the Hawaii basketball team defeated Pacific 76-66 on Monday to win the Outrigger Resorts Rainbow Classic in SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.