Umami Spectates

It all started last year about this time. Umami was offered some tickets to a UH Wahine Basketball game and he figured, "why not?" The team competed ("scrapped," Lis would say) and it made for an entertaining evening. So Umami's gone a couple of times subsequently. Tonight, he and Lis got tickets for the UH Men's BB game versus Boise State, which also allowed them to attend the Wahine game versus Louisiana Tech. It's not a bad deal ($18) for two games.

Also not a bad deal . . . the "Bumbucha Nachos" ($5.50)

Umami likes nachos with his jalapenos

This is a generous serving of white corn tortilla chips, a scary cheese sauce, ground beef, tomatoes, olives, green onions, and a good sized dollop of sour cream. There are two trays of jalapenos off to the side for those who like a little heat with their nachos (Umami likes the heat!).

And, sadly, the nachos might have been the highlight of the night. The UH Wahine lost in overtime to La Tech, 74-69. They had their chances to win in regulation, but couldn't quite get it done.

Still, they played extremely well compared to the Men, who got drilled by Boise State, 79-55. This game did produce one other highlight. The officiating for both games was atrocious and the crowd was on the refs throughout. During the UH-Boise game, a female fan in back of Umami had had enough and shouted, "Get off your knees ref, you're blowing the game!"

Beautiful.

It was a long night, but lots of fun. Umami hope the teams improve, but recommends the nachos (and the beers:  $7 for 30 oz. Heinekein)!

Next home games:

Jan 20 UH Men v. Fresno State
Jan 31 UH Wahine v. Utah State (yes, they're on the road for three weeks!)