AUBURN, Ala. – Southeastern Louisiana announced the cancellation of this weekend's Southeastern Showdown as the university and local community begin the recovery process after the city of Hammond, La., sustained a direct hit from Hurricane Ida.
Auburn will now welcome two of the three opponents it was originally scheduled to face in Hammond in a modified tournament on Thursday and Friday inside Auburn Arena.
The Tigers will face Cal State Fullerton on Thursday at 7 p.m. CT. Cal State Fullerton and the Lady Lions will compete Friday at 11:30 a.m. CT. Auburn returns to the court Friday night against Southeastern Louisiana at 7:30 p.m. CT.
Southern University, originally scheduled to compete in the Southeastern Showdown, will not make the trek to Auburn.
UPDATED WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Thursday, Sept. 2
Auburn vs. Cal State Fullerton – 7 p.m. CT
Friday, Sept. 3
Cal State Fullerton vs. Southeastern Louisiana – 11:30 a.m. CT
Auburn vs. Southeastern Louisiana – 7:30 p.m. CT