Ka Leo O Hawaii

Issue date: 1/24/08 Section: Sports

Media Credit: File photo University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine senior forward Tanya Smith puts up a shot against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the second half at the Stan Sheriff Center last season. The Wahine defeated the Bulldogs 79-65.

Following the dominating victory over the San Jose State Spartans on Saturday, the Rainbow Wahine basketball team returns to the Stan Sheriff Center to host their first home Western Athletic Conference game to the Boise State Broncos and the Idaho Vandals. The 'Bows earned their first WAC win over the Spartans last Saturday, 70-54, to make their record stand at 7-10 overall and 1-3 in the WAC.

The Rainbow Wahine will play the Broncos tonight, Thursday, Jan. 24 then the Vandals on Saturday, Jan. 26. Hawai‘i had opened their WAC schedule with four consecutive games on the road, losing their first three games. The win over the Spartans gave UH a much needed boost into Thursday's game.

Boise State arrives in Hawai‘i with an 11-6 overall and 3-2 conference record. The Broncos are currently on a three-game winning streak. Boise State ranks 4th in the WAC standings, while Hawai‘i holds strong at 7th. The 'Bows were 0-2 against the Broncos last season, but head coach Jim Bolla and the Rainbow Wahine look to opening their first WAC home game with a hands-down win over a tough school like Boise State.

Tip-off between the Broncos and the 'Bows is set for 7 p.m.

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