San Diego State gets past Temple, 71-64

The San Diego State Aztecs were able to outlast the pesky Temple Owls in double overtime, 71-64.

Both teams had several chances to win the game in regulation and the first overtime, especially the Aztecs.

At times, it seemed like neither team really wanted to move on, but San Diego State took control in the second overtime.

D.J. Gay was the only starter for San Diego State that failed to score in double digits, but he had nine points. (Read More…)

Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 4:19 pm by steve

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San Diego State rolls past Northern Colorado, 68-50

The San Diego State Aztecs eventually pulled away for a 68-50 win over the Northern Colorado Bears.

San Diego State allowed Northern Colorado to hang around for a little bit before putting them away.

It was the first win in school history for San Diego State, a terrific achievement that wasn’t lost on the players or the coach.

Kawhi Leonard lead the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Three other players finished in double figures. (Read More…)

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 3:12 pm by steve

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San Diego State drills BYU, 72-54

The San Diego State Aztecs took out a lot of frustration in a 72-54 trouncing of the top seed BYU Cougars in the conference championship game.

San Diego State has struggled mightily against BYU over the past several seasons and dropped both of their meetings this year.

The Aztecs took advantage of the suspension of one of BYU’s top player to manhandle them on the inside and slow down Jimmer Fredette.

Fredette finished with 30 points, but the point guard did not shoot particularly well from the field, especially early in the game. (Read More…)

Monday, March 14, 2011 at 6:31 pm by steve

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San Diego State cruises past Utah, 64-50

The San Diego State Aztecs used a very strong defensive effort to roll past the Utah Utes, 64-50.

The game was never in doubt as the Aztecs allowed just 15 points in the first half to take a 15-point lead into the locker room.

Malcolm Thomas lead the way with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard also scored 13.

The Aztecs are hopeful of a date in the finals with the BYU Cougars, and it would be their third meeting this year. (Read More…)

Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 9:44 am by steve

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Aztecs look to continue special season

By Bud L. Ellis

It’s been a memorable season for the San Diego State Aztecs, and now they hope to add a monumental March to its 2010-11 story.

San Diego State finished second in the Mountain West Conference, losing twice to regular-season champion Brigham Young. Still, the Aztecs are ranked No. 9 in the nation and if San Diego State can win the conference title, they could end up with a No. 2 or No. 3 seed in the NCAA tournament. (Read More…)

Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 10:23 pm by bud

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San Diego State falls to BYU, 80-67

The biggest game in San Diego State basketball history turned out to be a dud as the Aztecs fell to the BYU Cougars, 80-67.

San Diego State struggled to control Jimmer Fredette, and by focusing all of their attention on him, allowed other players to get wide open looks at the basket.

It was clear that the Aztecs were the more athletic team, but they couldn’t keep up with BYU’s ability to knock down jump shots from the outside.

The loss likely cost San Diego State any shot at a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament and could actually put the chances of a No. 2 seed in jeopardy. (Read More…)

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 2:58 pm by steve

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