AAU Women Set to Play in Hawaii

Game # 16
Jan 30, 2010 –5:30 PM
AAU Urban Knights vs. Hawaii Pacific University
Kaneohe, HI - Neal S. Blaisdell Center

Game# 17
Feb 1, 2010 – 5:30 PM
AAU Urban Knights vs University of Hawaii – Hilo
Hilo, HI - UHH Gymnasium

Game# 18
Feb 3, 2010 – 5:00 PM
AAU Urban Knights vs Brigham Young University
Laie, HI - Cannon Activities Center

Game #19
Feb 5, 2010 – 5:30 PM
AAU Urban Knights vs University of Hawaii – Hilo
Honolulu, HI - McCabe Gymnasium

ALOHA HAWAII
The Urban Knights head to Hawaii to compete against all four Pacific West Conference Hawaii Schools. AAU starts the first half of their trip with rematches against Hawaii Pacific University and University of Hawaii - Hilo. The Urban Knights then head back to the island of Oahu where they face BYU – Hawaii and Chaminade University before returning to San Francisco.

HONOR ROLL
Jessica Nolan (Adelaide, Australia) was voted to the Pacific West Top 10 Honor Roll this week for the third time this season. The PacWest Media Office in Phoenix, AZ, announced the award on Monday, Jan. 25, for games contested Jan. 18-24.

Nolan averaged 17.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game in a 1-1 week for the Urban Knights. She shot 54.5% (12 for 22) from the floor and ranked third in scoring and third in rebounding for the week in the conference. Nolan averaged 4.0 assists (tied for 6th) ranked sixth in assist/turnover ratio (1.6) during the week.

In the Urban Knights loss to Grand Canyon University, Nolan poured in a 19 point 11 rebound performance. She shot 50% from the field on 6-12 shooting, and was 7-8 from the free throw line.

In the Knights win over fellow Bay Area PacWest opponent, Dominican University, AAU relied on Nolan - who led the team with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and was 4-6 from the line. "Jess has begun to embrace her role on this team as our “go to” player. She is composed, has great vision and has the ability to push the tempo for our team as well as bang down low and rebound. I have continued to remind her that she needs to take over sometimes and help get our team on track. I am extremely happy with her effort, intensity and how she has stepped up game after game”, said Yamasaki of Nolans' Saturday night performance.

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HALF WAY HOME
AAU will first be on Oahu (Kaneohe, HI) when it faces Hawaii Pacific on Jan. 30 inside the Sea Warriors' Neal S. Blaisdell Center. The Big Island (Hilo, HI) is the next stop for Academy of Art with a rematch versus Hawaii-Hilo coming on Feb. 1 in the UHH Gymnasium. Two days later on Feb. 3, the Knights will be back on Oahu (Laie, HI) for a matchup against BYU-Hawaii in the Cannon Activities Center. Check out http://www.byutv.org/ for live video of this game. The trip concludes on Oahu (Honolulu, HI) versus Chaminade on Feb. 5 inside McCabe Gymnasium. Live stats can be found here. All games are scheduled to begin at 9:30 PM PST on the mainland or at 7:30 PM HST in the various Hawaii locations.

SCOUTING THE SEA WARRIORS
AAU faces the only undefeated team in the PacWest conference first on their four game stint. The Urban Knights dropped the first meeting between the two, 54-73, back on Jan. 7 at UCSF Kezar Pavilion. Since the win over the Urban Knights, the Sea Warriors have made easy work of the other PacWest competitors, with their closest game coming against University of Hawaii – Hilo, 63-55. HPU is outscoring their opponents by 9 points, they are averaging 72 ppg while their opponents are averaging 63 ppg. The Sea Warriors have four players in double-figure scoring, Mana Hopkins leads the pack with 12.3 ppg. Jazzmin Awa-Williams, Genesis Lewis, and Paris Gravely each round out the top spots with 11.3, 11.1, and 11.0 ppg respectively. Lewis leads the team in rebounds, 122, is second on the team in steals, 27, and is tied for third on the team with 10 blocked shots.

SCOUTING THE VULCANS
After dropping their first three conference games, the Vulcans have gone two and one in their last three games. They beat BYU – Hawaii, 54-50 on Jan. 16 and then battled with top PacWest squad Hawaii Pacific University, dropping the contest by just eight points back on Jan. 18. The University of Hawaii – Hilo is coming into their rematch with the Urban Knights after a 71-58 victory over Chaminade University. Kirsty Imai and Hina Kimitete have been the top scorers in almost ever contest. Kimitete is averaging just under 14 points per game (13.9), and has the most assists 45, steals 56, and has attempted and made the most three's on the team (38 of 121). Iami has played in all but one game thus far and is averaging nine points a game, and has 41 steals (second on the team in both)

SCOUTING THE SEASIDERS*(as of 1/29/2010)
BYU-Hawaii plays two games before meeting up with the Urban Knights for the first time this season. As of Jan. 29 the Seasiders are win-less in conference and have dropped their last seven games. Richelle Fenenbock leads the Seasiders with an 11.9 ppg average; she put in a 23-point performance their close loss to University of Hawaii – Hilo on Jan. 16. Mahina Gago is right behind her with 11ppg; she also leads the team in rebounds, with 84 on the season – 74 defensive and 10 offensive. The game between the two teams will be broadcast online click here to watch the game live.

SCOUTING THE SILVERSWORDS*(as of 1/29/2010)
Chaminade University is struggling this season and will be the Urban Knights last challenge before returning to San Francisco. The Silverswords picked up their only win back in December in a non-conference match-up against BYU-Hawaii, 53-52. Samantha Saito tops the Silverswords with 11.3 ppg, assists (50) and steals (31).

LAST GAME RECAP
After 40 minutes of basketball the Urban Knights of the Academy of Art University have gone up 2-1 over the Dominican Penguins. AAU snatched the victory away from Dominican University at Kezar Pavilion by a score of 75-55. The win marks the Urban Knights second in conference and sixth overall. Nolan led the Knights offensively finishing with 16 points on the night. Dominican University dropped to 1-4 in conference and 4-12 overall. The Urban Knights shot a whopping 51% for the game and 42% from beyond the arc. AAU hopes that the win will carry over into their next game with Hawaii-Hilo whom the Urban Knights beat in their home opener back on Jan. 5.

“It is extremely important to head into our Hawaii trip with confidence and I think this win is exactly what we needed. Not only did we win, we player well and everyone contributed”, Said Head Coach Lindsey Yamasaki.

AAU was lead by Nolan who finished with 16 points on 6-10 shooting. She also grabbed a team high seven rebounds and dished out five assists. “Jess has begun to embrace her role on this team as our “go to” player. She is composed, has great vision and has the ability to push the tempo for our team as well as bang down low and rebound. I have continued to remind her that she needs to take over sometimes and help get our team on track. I am extremely happy with her effort, intensity and how she has stepped up game after game”, said Yamasaki of Nolans' performance. Lorraine Etchell and Sondra Stilwell each added 13 points in the win, with Stilwell dishing out four assists, and Etchell grabbing five boards.

INTRODUCING THE KNIGHT CLUB
Includes:
- Free food and transportation for all men's 2009-2010 home basketball games and other select events.
- Free Urban Knight Fan Club “Welcome to the Jungle” t-shirt.
- Most frequent fan will win a grand prize.
- PLUS: Local restaurant discounts with Knight Club ID
- Spirit Gear!
- Plus more…