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The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team will welcome in UH-Hilo for an exhibition game on Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Stan Sheriff Center. The tip is slated for 7:00 p.m. and all seats are general admission.Thursday night's matchup will mark the first time this season the Rainbow Wahine will faceoff with an opponent who isn't a teammate. The season officially began with the green and white scrimmage on Oct. 21st when fans had the chance to see this season's squad for the first time. Thursday will be the precursor for when the 'Bows open up the regular season schedule on Nov. 6 at SSC against Pepperdine.UH welcomes back four starters and in total 10 returners from a year ago. Of the 10, four are seniors, including senior point guard, and scoring threat. Joining the group will be three newcomers, headlined by junior guard. The 5'7 native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama transferred from Shelton State Community College, a junior college in her hometown. Reier showcased a defensive spark for UH during the team's international tour to New Zealand and Australia, where they 3-1 over the 11-day adventure.UH-Hilo is coming off a 7-16 season, and welcome back the senior guard tandem of Alysaa Movchan and Sara Shimizu. The duo each averaged over six points a game last year, but the anchor in the lineup is junior guard Kim Schmelz. After being limited to just two games as a sophomore, she averaged 28 minutes and nine points.The contest will mark the seven consecutive season the 'Bows have played the Vulcans in an exhibition game to begin the season. UH won last year's contest 85-34.Hawai'i vs. UH-HiloThursday, Nov. 17:00 p.m.Stan Sheriff Center (10,300)NoneHawaiiAthletics.comAll seats general admission ($10 - adults; $8 - senior citizens; $5 - youth).