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Senior guard Terrell Gomez high-fives fellow senior guard Jordan Schakel (left) during the Aztecs' 73-58 win over UCLA on Nov. 25 at Viejas Arena.

Men’s basketball takes down No. 22 UCLA on opening night

by Kyle Betz, Sports Editor // November 25, 2020

San Diego State men’s basketball opened its 2020-21 season with a convincing 73-58 win over No. 22 UCLA. The Aztecs did not earn a spot in the AP...

Then-junior forward Matt Mitchell fires a shot over a Grand Canyon defender during the Aztecs' 86-61 win over the Lopes on Nov. 13, 2019 at Viejas Arena.

Three observations: Men’s basketball gearing up for unconventional season

by Kyle Betz, Sports Editor // November 24, 2020

Believe it or not, it’s been only about eight months since San Diego State men’s basketball’s 2019-20 season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

Then-junior forward Matt Mitchell celebrates after a play during the Aztecs' 82-59 win over New Mexico on Feb. 11 at Viejas Arena.

Men’s basketball announces 2020-21 season schedule

by Kyle Betz, Sports Editor // November 17, 2020

San Diego State men’s basketball announced its 2020-21 season schedule Tuesday – just eight days before the team tips off its first game. An initial...

Then-junior Jordan Schakel shoots a 3-pointer during the Aztecs' 59-57 win over San José State on Dec. 8, 2019 at Viejas Arena.

San Diego State announces it will host men’s basketball multi-team event

by Luis Lopez, Assistant Sports Editor // November 10, 2020

San Diego State announced Tuesday it will be opening its men’s basketball season by hosting a multi-team event at Viejas Arena featuring UCLA, UC Irvine...

Junior pitcher Maggie Balint throws a pitch during the Aztecs' 3-2 victory against Cal State Fullerton on Feb. 14 at SDSU Softball Stadium.

Softball unable to hold off last-inning rally in 5-0 loss to defending champs UCLA

by Karissa Duran, Staff Writer // February 29, 2020

San Diego State softball fell short to defending national champions and No. 1-ranked UCLA by a score of 5-0 on Feb. 29 at the SDSU Softball Stadium. It...

UCLA professor Robert Teranishi lectured in the Student Union theater on April 25.

UCLA professor lectures on Asian Pacific Islander research

by Nakia Richardson, Staff Writer // May 1, 2019

In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage month, Robert Teranishi, professor of social science and comparative education at UCLA lectured on research...

SDSU sophomore forward Mia Root (right) goes for the ball against UCLA redshirt sophomore midfielder Meghan Scudero (left) during the Aztecs' 3-0 loss to the Bruins on Sept. 16 at the SDSU Sports Deck.

SDSU overwhelmed by No. 8 UCLA in 3-0 home defeat

by Abraham Jewett, Sports Editor // September 16, 2018

San Diego State women’s soccer was unable to overcome an aggressive attack by No. 8 UCLA, falling 3-0 in front of a season-high 1,314 in attendance on...

Junior forward Darcy Weiser looks to score during the second half of the Aztecs 1-0 loss against Pepperdine University on Sept. 14 at the SDSU Sports Deck.

Late goal dooms SDSU during 1-0 loss to Pepperdine

by Karissa Duran, Contributor // September 15, 2018

San Diego State women’s soccer returned home Friday afternoon with a 1-0 loss to University of Pepperdine at the SDSU Sports Deck. SDSU (2-5) was...

Senior first baseman Taylor Stewart prepares to swing at a pitch during the Aztecs 5-0 loss to Kentucky on Feb. 15 at SDSU Softball Stadium.

Aztecs to host San Diego Classic following Mary Nutter return

by Abraham Jewett, Sports Editor // February 28, 2018

San Diego State softball returned home on Monday after winning three of five games at the Mary Nutter Classic in Cathedral City, Calif. from Feb. 22-25. SDSU...

Senior guard Geena Gomez controls the ball during the Aztecs 75-64 loss to UNLV on Jan. 27 at Viejas Arena.

Column: End of game woes leading to losses for women’s basketball

by Kyle Saunders, Staff Writer // February 7, 2018

Three straight losses hang over the head of the San Diego State women’s basketball team. Most recently, SDSU went 0 for 11 from the field in the fourth...

Senior forward Aaliyah Utush darts past a Spartan defender during SDSU’s 0-0 draw with San Jose State on Oct. 6.

Aztecs return to NCAA Tournament

by Christina Corona, Staff Writer // November 8, 2017

After two years of heartbreak, the six San Diego State women’s soccer seniors are going out on top of the Mountain West Conference. “I couldn’t...

SDSU men’s soccer upsets No. 16 UCLA on Senior Night

by Jocelyn Moran, Staff Writer // November 15, 2015

On Saturday night, San Diego State men’s soccer did something it hadn’t been able to do in Pac-12 play this season. It pressured, attacked and defended...