Austin Toros Rematch Idaho Stampede in Playoffs

The Austin Toros were the one team without a choice yesterday afternoon - the last of the four teams allowed to select their first round opponent for the D-League playoffs that begin tomorrow. After the Erie Bayhawks, Bakersfield Jam, and Dakota Wizards were chosen by the Colorado 14ers, Utah Flash, and Iowa Energy respectively, the Toros were left with the fifth-ranked Idaho Stampede, a rematch of last year’s D-League finals.

The first round of the playoffs is single-elimination - the Toros will play the Stampede on Wednesday night at 7:30 PM at Concordia University. Tickets are available now by calling 236-8333.

The Toros played the Idaho Stampede twice this season and lost both games - 105 to 94 on December 5 at home and 97 to 94 on January 3 in Idaho. The Toros put together nine straight victories against opposition in between those two games.

The Austin Toros host a Basketball Skills Competition at the 2009 Texas Testosterone Festival. More details as they are available.

Toros decide to win again

The Austin Toros are unstoppable. They’ve now won nine straight and began their latest four game road trip with a 97-88 victory over the Utah Flash. Malik Hairston continued his tear scoring 23 points. Charles Gaines had 19 points and 11 rebounds. Ezra Williams came off the bench to score 19 more.

The Toros play again tonight against the Idaho Stampede. The Toros will win ten straight tonight if they have the urge to do so.

The Austin Toros host a Basketball Skills Competition at the 2009 Texas Testosterone Festival. More details as they are available.

Toros Slip Against Flash

Marcus Williams scored 27 points, but the Toros fell, 93-91, in OT to the Flash in Friday’s season opener. J.R. Giddens, on assignment from the Boston Celtics, nailed a baseline jumper at the buzzer in overtime.

The Austin Toros play again tonight against the Tulsa 66ers. Tickets are still available by clicking here.