Dec. 29, 2009
SDSU Game Notes vs. Auburn in PDF Format
The SDSU women's basketball team will try to claim its second consecutive San Diego Surf `N Slam title Wednesday, when the Aztecs take on Auburn in the championship game at 7 p.m. PT at Viejas Arena.
San Diego State has won four straight Surf `N Slam games over the last three seasons, including a stunning upset of previously unbeaten and No. 4 Texas a year ago for their first Surf `N Slam title. The Aztecs, who will be playing their final regular-season, non-conference contest of 2009-10, are a combined 19-2 on their home floor over the last two campaigns entering the first-ever meeting with the Tigers.
San Diego State (7-4) advanced to the championship of the Surf `N Slam for the third time in the tournament's five-year history by edging Wake Forest on Monday, 63-62. Auburn, meanwhile, also won by a single point over Valparaiso later in the evening, 51-50, to improve to 9-3.
Wake Forest and Valparaiso will square off in the consolation game at 5 p.m. PT on Wednesday, followed by the championship game between the Aztecs and the Tigers. The title contest will feature a live audio call by Chris Ello, while a live video feed and live stats will be available for both games on the Aztecs' official website, goaztecs.com.
Game No. 12 - vs. Auburn (9-3)
-Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 - 7 p.m. PST
-Venue/Location: Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl, (12,414), San Diego, Calif.
-Live media: Live audio, featuring Chris Ello, as well as live stats and live video on goaztecs.com.
-Head coaches: Beth Burns, 5th year of 2nd stint at SDSU, 18th overall; Nell Fortner, 6th season at Auburn, 6th season, 7th overall.
-Series record: First meeting
San Diego Surf `N Slam
Dec. 28 & 30, 2009
San Diego, Calif. (Viejas Arena)
Dec. 28
San Diego St. 63, Wake Forest 62
Auburn 51, Valparaiso 50
Dec. 30
Consolation game: Valparaiso vs. Wake Forest, 5 PM
Championship game: Auburn at San Diego State, 7 PM