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 a record of 20-10 overall. In contrast, the Colorado State Rams, who faced the Aztecs in the first round, were the No. 7 seed with a record of 21-11.
Breaking Development
In a decisive matchup held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, the San Diego State Aztecs defeated the Colorado State Rams with a score of 73-50. This victory marks a significant turnaround, as the Aztecs previously lost to the Rams 83-74 on February 21. Myles Byrd led the Aztecs with 12 points, while Reese Dixon-Waters and Pharaoh Compton contributed 11 points each.
Following the game, it was noted that SDSU’s bench outscored the Rams’ reserves 24-6, showcasing the depth of the Aztecs’ roster. Coach Brian Dutcher expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “They picked a good time to fix that issue.” The Aztecs are now set to meet either New Mexico or San Jose State in the semifinals on Friday.
Looking Ahead
The winner of the upcoming semifinal game will advance to the championship, adding further stakes to the tournament. San Diego State is currently a 6.5-point favorite according to BetMGM, reflecting their strong performance in the tournament thus far. The game will be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network, allowing fans to follow the Aztecs’ journey closely.
With a capacity of 19,000 at the Thomas & Mack Center, the atmosphere is expected to be electric as SDSU continues its quest for the Mountain West title.
