Game #10
AAU Urban Knights (0-8) vs. University of San Diego Toreros (5-6)
Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 at 7:00 PM
University of San Diego's Jenny Craig Pavilion
Game #11
AAU Urban Knights (0-8) vs. UC San Diego Tritons (3-3)
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Las Vegas Valley High School
Game #12
AAU Urban Knights (0-8) vs. CSU San Bernardino Coyotes (2-4)
Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Las Vegas Valley High School
Game #13
AAU Urban Knights (0-8) vs. Dixie State College of Utah Rebels (2-5)
Monday, Dec. 22, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Dixie State College's Burns Arena
Game Notes
Current Statistics
OPENING TIP:
On Friday, the Urban Knights begin an intense four-day road trip with four games in three different states. AAU will first face the Toreros of University of San Diego before heading east for the Las Vegas Tournament at Valley High School this weekend where UC San Diego and CSU San Bernardino await. Then, on Monday, Men's Basketball will finish with a matchup against Pacific West Conference opponent Dixie State in Utah.
LOOKING AHEAD:
When the trip comes to an end, Academy of Art University will have three days off (including Christmas Day) before traveling to Cal State Los Angeles for a contest on Dec. 26th at 7:00 PM.
SCOUTING THE TOREROS:
After playing two of its last three games at home, Division I University of San Diego (5-6) was victorious in its previous contest: a 64-57 triumph over Oregon. Forward Gyno Pomare's averages of 13.7 ppg and 5.9 rpg lead the team while guard Brandon Johnson posts 13.5 ppg and 3.9 rpg in support.
SCOUTING THE TRITONS:
UCSD (3-3), a Division II competitor, recently began its CCAA conference season with wins against Humboldt State (80-67) and Sonoma State (57-52). Guard Jordan Lawley paces the squad with 16.8 ppg and he is backed by guard Shane Poppen's 10.2 ppg and 7.3 rpg.
SCOUTING THE COYOTES:
After starting the season an even 2-2, CSUSB (2-4) dropped its two most recent games against Cal State Dominguez Hills (59-79) and Westmont College (61-63). Point guard Devin Montgomery (18.8 ppg) is one of three players averaging double figures.
SCOUTING THE REBELS:
Although Dixie State lost its first four contests, the Rebels (2-5) have won two of their last three games, scoring 85 points or more in both victories. The potent offensive punch is led by guard Ryan Sanchez and his 12.3 ppg along with 7.9 rpg and 2.3 spg. Following Sanchez, six other players each average between seven and nine points per game.
LAST GAME RECAP:
Over the weekend's SF State Invitational, Academy of Art University men's basketball was defeated by CSU Monterey Bay, 78-85, on Friday, Dec. 12th and then fell to host SFSU, 71-80, the following evening, Dec. 13th. Despite the losses, career-highs dotted the stat sheet in both games with sophomore guard Phillip Samuel (Las Cruces, NM) posting 18 points and freshman point guard Marqus Crawford (Morgan Hill, CA) scoring 20 against CSUMB while junior guard J.R. Cassita (Salt Lake City/Amsterdam) turned in 19 points (including 5-of-6 from 3-point range) versus SF State.
