HONOLULU, Hawaii - The University of Dubuque men's basketball team is set to face Whitworth University and Lewis & Clark College this week in the 2023 Hoops in Hawaii Classic that is hosted by Hawaii Pacific University and the College Tournaments Hawaii LLC. 

Already arriving in Hawaii this past Saturday, the men's basketball team will enjoy the next few days exploring and soaking up the sun and getting to experience all Hawaii has to offer. Starting on Thursday, December 21 the Spartans will face Whitworth University for the first time in program history at 7:00 p.m. local time. On Friday, December 22 at 5:00 p.m. local time the Spartans will face Lewis & Clark College for the first time in program history as well. The Spartans currently sit at 7-0 overall on the season and will look to continue their winning ways on the island. 

Head coach Robbie Sieverding always ensures that the student-athletes get a trip in their fours years at the University of Dubuque. "We are looking forward to what should be an unbelievable trip to Hawaii. Our guys have worked hard fundraising and we want to thank our parents, grandparents, fans, alumni, boosters and all who played a part into making this trip happen. We plan to visit Pearl Harbor and take in several other events while on the island and can't wait for our guys to have this experience. We continue to try and provide the best four year experience possible and how and where we travel we believe is a big part of that experience. We also play two quality opponents in Whitworrh and Lewis and Clark. Whitworth played in the national tournament last year and both teams will challenge us in different ways."

Hoops in Hawaii Schedule
Thursday, December 21 - 3:00 p.m. (HST) / 7:00 p.m. (CT)
vs Whitworth University 

Friday, December 22 - 1:00 p.m. (HST) / 5:00 p.m. (CT)
vs Lewis & Clark College

*To watch the games live, be sure to go to the men's basketball schedule page on the athletics website and find the select game and click "watch"