Background on SDSU Basketball
San Diego State has struggled with rebounding this season, ranking 8th in the Mountain West Conference in rebounding margin. Despite these challenges, the Aztecs entered the Mountain West tournament as the No. 2 seed, with an overall record of 20-10.
In their first matchup of the tournament, San Diego State faced the No. 7 seed Colorado State Rams, who have an overall record of 21-11. The two teams previously met twice during the regular season, with San Diego State winning 73-50 on January 28, while Colorado State claimed an 83-74 victory on February 21.
Breaking Development
In a decisive game held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, the Aztecs emerged victorious, defeating the Rams and securing their place in the semifinals. The match was broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network and featured a strong performance from SDSU’s bench, which outscored Colorado State’s reserves 24-6.
Myles Byrd led the Aztecs with 12 points, followed closely by Reese Dixon-Waters and Pharaoh Compton, who each contributed 11 points. This victory marks a significant turnaround for San Diego State, especially as they had been addressing their rebounding issues.
Reactions and Next Steps
The win propels the Aztecs into the semifinals, where they will meet either New Mexico or San Jose State. Observers noted that the Aztecs picked a good time to resolve their rebounding issues, which had been a concern throughout the season.
As the tournament progresses, San Diego State is currently favored by 6.5 points in their next matchup, according to BetMGM. With the capacity of the Thomas & Mack Center being 19,000, the atmosphere is expected to be electric as the Aztecs aim for further success in the tournament.
