Nov. 23, 2009
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FRESNO, Calif. -
Fresno State will host a longtime foe in San Diego State, a 2009 NIT Semifinalist, in Monday night's West Coast Classic contest. The Bullodgs and Aztecs are both 1-0 in Classic play. The exempt tournament is played at campus sites and brings together teams from five conferences to play four games over a two-week span. Fresno State will conclude the West Coast Classic with a trip to Santa Clara (Nov. 28) and a return to Grant's Tomb with a home game at Selland Arena against Pacific (Dec. 1).
WEST COAST CLASSIC
Fresno State (2-1) vs San Diego State (2-1)
Date: Monday, November 23, 2009 (Tip Off: 7:00 p.m. PT)
Site: Save Mart Center (15,596); Fresno, Calif.
Radio: KMJ 580 AM (Paul Loeffler/Randy Rosenbloom)
TV: None
Online: www.gobulldogs.com (Bulldog All-Access)
About the Aztecs
The San Diego State Aztecs, a member of the Mountain West Conference, is 2-1 on the season. The Aztecs have defeated UC San Diego (77-52) and Santa Clara (86-53), with their loss on the road at Saint Mary's (80-58). San Diego State was a 2009 NIT Semifinalist. Head Coach Steve Fisher is in his 11th season in Montezuma Mesa. He has earned a 175-141 record at the school and a 359-223 career mark.
Against the Aztecs
This is third straight season the schools have met. Fresno State trails in their overall series with San Diego State, 52-44. The Aztecs have won the past three meetings. The last meeting came on Nov. 22, 2008 in San Diego when the Bulldogs lost 80-56. From 1986-1998, Fresno State owned a 13-1 record over their longtime rival. Steve Cleveland sports a personal 11-7 mark against the Aztecs.
LAST WEEK: Bulldogs Chop Lumberjacks, Clipped by Redhawks
Fresno State to secured a key road opening win against the NAU Lumberjacks, 65-59, on Tuesday night in a soldout J.C. Rolle Activity Center. Senior Sylvester Seay scored a season-high 22 points and pulled down six rebounds. George notched his first double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Later in the week, George and fresman center Greg Smith each recorded double-doubles with 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Seattle University Redhawks frantically clipped Fresno State 85-84 on Thursday night in KeyArena. George now has eight career double-doubles in his first 37 games as a Bulldog. Smith leads the WAC in field goal shooting after converting 19 of his 22 attempts in three games.
Come See Dogs Fly
With the Fresno State men's basketball team expected to breakout and compete for a WAC championship with exciting offensive sets and strong defensive pressure, Bulldog fans can see their Dogs fly and season ticket packages are available for every budget. The prime lower bowl seating can be purchased through the Bulldog Foundation at (559) 244-5600 or by visiting www.bulldogfoundation.org. Season tickets in the upper bowl of the pristine 15,596-seat Save Mart Center are also on sale now and can be purchased for $189 through the Bulldog Ticket Office at (559) 278-DOGS. All season ticket packages include a general admission ticket for the Dec. 1 home game at Selland Arena as the Dogs turn back the clock to honor legendary coach Boyd Grant. Also, make sure to purchase your single-game ticket to Fresno State's "Conquer the Mountain" Showdown with the BYU Cougars on Dec. 12, 2009 in the Save Mart Center at the Save Mart Center Box Office or any Ticketmaster location. Also, there are seven, five and four game plans available. All seating for mini plans are in the lower level of the Save Mart Center. Mini plans can be purchased at the Bulldog Ticket Office by calling (559) 278-3647 or by logging onto www.gobulldogs.com.
BYU Game Moves to Fresno as Dogs Look to Conquer the Mountain
In a significant update to the Bulldog men's basketball home schedule, Fresno State will start a home-and-home series with 2009 NCAA Tournament team and three-time Mountain West Conference champion Brigham Young University on Dec. 12, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Save Mart Center for the highlight of "Conquer the Mountain Saturday." Information will be sent to all season ticket holders, who can purchase their seats for this game as it is not included in any season ticket package. Public seats will go on sale Nov. 23. The game replaces a previously scheduled neutral-site game in Los Angeles on the same date. This marks the first time Fresno State will compete against BYU since the Cougars left the Western Athletic Conference to join the MWC in 1999.
"We Are Your Team" - Former WAC member San Diego State will be in town to challenge your Fresno State Men's Basketball team on Monday, November 23, at 7 p.m. "Monday Madness" will be taking place - buy one upper bowl ticket, get one free! Tickets can be purchased through the Save Mart Center Box Office, by calling 559-485-TIXS or through ticketmaster.com.
