Dec. 16, 2002
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San Diego State Begins Four-Game Home Stand With American University Thursday
The Aztec women's basketball team (2-4) begins its longest home stand of the season this Thursday at Cox Arena versus non-conference opponent American University (7:05 p.m.). The game with American (6-2) is the first of four consecutive home games for SDSU and also marks the end of an eight-day break between games for finals.
American University Eagles (6-2) at
SAN DIEGO STATE Aztecs (2-4)
When & Where: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, Cox Arena (12,414), San Diego, Calif., 7:00 p.m. (PST).
Webcast/TV: Live audio broadcast on www.goaztecs.com, with Bill Earley, Tammy Blackburn and Dan Lawton.
The Records: The Aztecs (2-4) are coming off an eight-day break from their 2002-03 schedule, playing host to first time opponent American University. The Eagles (6-2), meanwhile, also took a break for finals, as their last game was Dec. 8, versus University of Maryland-Eastern Shore.
In The RPI: In the third RPI rankings released by the WBCA through games of December 15, SDSU is currently 262nd, while American is No. 201.
SDSU Head Coach Jim Tomey: Tomey (Michigan '81) is in his first season at San Diego State, taking over the Aztec helm on April 9, 2002. His career and Aztec head coaching record is 2-4.
American Head Coach Shann Hart: Hart (Norfolk State, '88) is in her third season at American, boasting a 22-40 mark. Hart's seven-year career record is 99-70.
Series History: First meeting.