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San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec



San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec

Jamie Sanchez, ’24-25 Photo Editor

All content by Jamie Sanchez
Aztec senior Guard Wayne McKinney III takes a shot against Gonzaga senior guard Michael Ajayi in a 80-67 loss on Monday, Nov. 19 at Viejas Arena.

Photo Essay: SDSU men’s basketball battle it out against ranked No.3 Gonzaga in 80-67 loss

by Jamie Sanchez, Photographer
November 21, 2024
Aztec sophomore guard BJ Davis throws down a break-away dunk during a 80-67 loss to Gonzaga on Monday, Nov. 19 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Early takeaways from Aztecs loss to No. 3 Gonzaga

by Jacob Fogelstrom, Sports Editor
November 20, 2024
San Diego State senior Guard Nick Boyd drives up against the Gonzaga men’s basketball team leading to a 80-67 loss on Monday, Nov. 19 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Men’s basketball fall short against No. 3 Gonzaga in 80-67 defeat

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
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Cornerback Bryce Phillips guards Hawaii's Jonah Panoke at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Student-athletes share their experiences as transfer students

by Cindy Avila, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
Aztec wide receiver Louis Brown IV gives the Aztecs the lead with a touchdown against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday October 5, 2024

[Photo] Football suffers devastating loss to Boise State

by Trevor Speetzen, Staff Writer
November 2, 2024
Sophomore guard Miles Byrd energized after a dunk against Cal State San Marcos on Oct. 30, 2024 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Big-name returning players reflect on their offseason and prepare for tip-off

by Jacob Fogelstrom, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
Sophomore guard BJ Davis makes the layup in a shutout win against Cal State San Marcos on Oct. 30, 2024 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Davis, Heide, and Lawin forecast upcoming season

by Andrew Breitenbach, Contributor
November 1, 2024
San Diego State guard Nick Boyd dribbles up the court with teammates surrounding him at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Boyd and McKinney III bring winning mindset to Aztec’s basketball culture

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
San Diego State Nick Boyd dribbles the ball up the court with his teammates against Cal State San Marcos on Oct. 30, 2024 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball demolishes Cal State San Marcos 80-39 in exhibition game

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
October 31, 2024
The San Diego State women's soccer team celebrates a late goal to give them the win against Colorado State at the SDSU Sports Deck on Sunday Oct. 27, 2024.

[Photo] Women’s soccer wins against the Rams on a late goal, 1-0

by Abigail Segoviano, Mundo Azteca Editor
October 28, 2024
Viejas Arena located on SDSU's campus on Saturday Oct 26, 2024.

[Photo] Bridging the gap: Can SDSU students reap any benefits at their own venues?

by Clayton Stout, Contributor
October 28, 2024
Freshmen Quarterback Danny O'Neil motions senior running back Marquez Cooper against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday October 5, 2024.

[Photo] Football Stays Undefeated in Conference Play, Overcomes Wyoming’s Trick Play Barrage in 27-24 Win

by Andrew Breitenbach, Contributor
October 14, 2024
Aztec sophomore edge rusher Trey White celebrates his second sack against Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday October 5, 2024

[Photo] Football travels to Wyoming looking to remain undefeated in conference

by Silas Bravo, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
San Diego State running back Marquez Cooper rushes into the endzone for a touchdown against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday October 5, 2024.

[Photo] Aztec Football gets back into the win column in a close game against Hawaii

by Connor Aleshire, Contributor
October 7, 2024
San Diego Smash’s Miles Evans spikes the ball past New York Nitros Taylor Sander to secure the point on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at Viejas Arena

[Photo] Professional beach volleyball makes its way to San Diego

by David Rosas, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
Freshman Midfielder Alexyz Nakamoto being embraced by her teammates after obtaining her first collegiate goal leading to a victory against Eastern Washington on Sunday Sept. 15.

Photo Essay: Women’s soccer takes a 4-2 win over Eastern Washington

by Jamie Sanchez, Photographer
September 19, 2024
La portera de último año Alexa Madueño lanza el balón al centro del campo en la derrota de las Aztecas por 3-1 ante el número 2 del ranking, Stanford.

[Photo] Tres estudiantes hispanos futbolistas para seguir este otoño

by Abigail Segoviano, Mundo Azteca Editor
September 12, 2024
San Diego State forward Kali Trevithick celebrates as her penalty kick equalized the score in the first half against ranked opponent Stanford on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the SDSU Sports Deck. The Aztecs fell to the Cardinal 3-1 for the team's first season loss.

[Photo] Women’s soccer falls to No. 2 ranked Stanford, 3-1

by Christie Yeung, News Editor
August 23, 2024
Last season, SDSU pitcher #99 Cassidy West delivered the final blow to a dominant 6-1 win over UC Santa Barbara on Feb. 10, 2024.

[Photo] 5 Things you may have missed in SDSU sports this summer

August 7, 2024
Outfielder Jake Jackson slides into plate against CSU Long Beach earlier this season at Tony Gwynn Stadium. Jackson batted in four runs, including a single double and triple in the 9-7 loss to the New Mexico Lobos on Sunday, April 28.

[Photo] Aztecs drop ninth straight in walk-off fashion to the New Mexico Lobos 9-7

by Angel Rodriguez, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
Freshman pitcher Chris Canavan takes the mound halfway through a game earlier this season at Tony Gwynn Stadium The Aztecs couldn't find their footing as they were dominated 19-5 by the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday, April 27.

[Photo] Baseball dominated on the road by New Mexico, 19-5

by James Newell, Staff Writer
April 28, 2024
Outfielder Shaun Montoya launches the ball across the outfield earlier this season at Tony Gwynn Stadium.The Aztecs fell 8-4 to the New Mexico Lobos on Friday, April 26.

[Photo] Baseball falls to MWC opponent New Mexico, 8-4

by James Newell, Staff Writer
April 27, 2024
Right-handed pitcher Omar Serrano takes the starting pitches against the ranked UC Irvine anteaters at Tony Gwynn stadium. The Aztecs fell 11-2 to University of San Diego

[Photo] Baseball falls 11-2 to USD, loses fifth straight

by Jacob Fogelstrom, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
Infielder Brady Lavoie takes a big swing for an early homerun against UC Irvine to give the lead back to the Aztecs on Saturday, April 20 at Tony Gwynn Stadium. The Aztecs fell to UC Irvine 7-6, as SDSU couldn't hold onto an early lead.

Photo Essay: Aztecs lose in a final-inning defeat to #15/17 UC Irvine

by Jamie Sanchez, Photographer
April 22, 2024
Infielder Tino Bethancourt goes at bat in the series opener against the UNLV Rebels on Friday, April 12.

Freshman Infielder Finley Bates opens the Aztecs offensive efforts with a homerun in their clash against the UNLV Rebels.

Infielder Brady Lavoie looks to pick off a UNLV player on first base during the series opener.

Right-handed pitcher Jacob Riordan tips off the Aztec-Rebel series on Friday, April 12.

Infielder Tino Bethancourt looks to get a UNLV player during the midpoint of the series opener.

Infielder Tino Bethancourt goes at bat in the series opener against the UNLV Rebels earlier this season at Tony Gwynn Stadium. The Aztecs fell to Long Beach State 12-5 on Tuesday, April 16.

[Photo] Baseball falls to Long Beach State 12-5

by Tyler Bowne, Contributor
April 17, 2024
Infielder Finley Bates opens the Aztecs offensive efforts with a homerun in their clash against the UNLV Rebels earlier this season at Tony Gwynn Stadium. Bates had a leadoff double for the Aztecs to help defeat the Runnin Rebels 7-5 on Saturday, April 13.

[Photo] Baseball picks up big win over UNLV, ties series at one apiece

by Jacob Fogelstrom, Staff Writer
April 14, 2024
Right handed pitcher Jacob Riordan tips off the Aztec-Rebel series on Friday April 12. Riordan pitched a scoreless first inning, as the Aztecs fell 9-2 to UNLV.

[Photo] Baseball struggles at the plate as they fall to UNLV 9-2

by Trevor Speetzen, Staff Writer
April 13, 2024
San Diego State right handed pitcher Jadon Berchovich takes the starting pitches against Long beach State. The Aztecs lost 6-3 to the Dirtbags to begin week of play.at Tony Gwynn Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball falls short against Long Beach, 6-3

by Abigail Segoviano, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Attacker Kendall Houk eyes her teammate before she passes the ball against Stanford on Saturday, Mar. 9 at Aztec Aquaplex.

[Photo] No. 24 water polo finishes weekend at Aztec Invitational 1-3

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
March 11, 2024
San Diego State pitcher Cassidy West hugs a teammate after a win earlier this season at SDSU Softball Stadium. West closed out the Aztecs' 7-1 win over Long Beach State on Friday, March 8 at the Louisville Slugger Invitational in Long Beach.

[Photo] Softball takes double-header victories at the Louisville Slugger Invitational

by Angel Rodriguez, Staff Writer
March 9, 2024
San Diego State pitcher Cassidy West throwing a pitch earlier this season at SDSU Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Softball loses nail-biter to Utah 4-3

by Tyler Bowne, Contributor
March 7, 2024
San Diego State first base Mac Barbara reacts while rounding third base after a solo home run in the fifth inning against UC Santa Barbara on Saturday, Feb. 10 The No. 24 Aztecs beat the Gauchos 6-1.

[Photo] No. 24 softball tops UC Santa Barbara 6-1 in second half of doubleheader

by Trevor Speetzen, Staff Writer
February 11, 2024
San Diego State second base Micaela Macario scores a run during the SDSU Season Kickoff on Saturday, Feb. 10 at SDSU Softball Stadium. The No. 24 Aztecs knocked off No. 25 Kentucky 2-1.

[Photo] No. 24 Aztecs softball beats No. 25 Kentucky 2-1 for first win of season

by Abigail Segoviano, Staff Writer
February 11, 2024
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