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The Daily Aztec



San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec
Justin Cox

Justin Cox, Sports Editor

Justin Cox (he/him) is a senior journalism major from Sonoma, California. He is excited to be a Co-Sports Editor of The Daily Aztec for the 2022-23 academic year. Previously, Cox was a sports section staff writer covering a multitude of Aztec sports including basketball, water polo, soccer and tennis. He is excited to head the sports section alongside Co-Editor Morgan Prickett with the hopes of providing fresh and engaging content for the student body. Before coming to The Daily Aztec, Cox spent time as an intern for the Sonoma Index-Tribune covering local news and was also published in the Sonoma Sun newspaper. Cox can often be found watching sports, running or going to the beach in his free time. 

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Photo by courtesy of Aylin Michelle.

Senior Farewell: Justin Cox

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
May 10, 2023
Senior Adam Seiko leaves the court following his final game for the Aztecs on Monday, April 3. Seiko is the winningest player in program history.

Aztec seniors leave behind more than just their on-court play

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
April 3, 2023
Final Four hero Lamont Butler answers questions at NRG Stadium on April 2, 2023. Butler hit the game-winning shot in SDSUs win over Florida Atlantic in the Final Four.

Inside the Aztecs’ late-game success en route to NCAA championship game

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
April 2, 2023
Matt Bradley pulls up for a jump shot in the Final Four versus Florida Atlantic University on April 1.

On the night the Butler was the hero, Bradley does the heavy lifting

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
April 1, 2023
The SDSU mens basketball team poses during their first open practice on Friday, March. 31 at the NRG Center.

San Diego State Basketball focused on the task ahead on the eve of the Final Four

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
March 31, 2023
Editor-to-editor graphic. University Press Sports x Daily Aztec Sports. (left photo of Alijah Martin taken by Jaden Winston, University Press photographer) (right photo of Lamont Butler taken by Charlie Stelzmiller, Daily Aztec photographer)

Editor-to-editor: SDSU vs. FAU Final Four Preview

by Morgan Prickett and Justin Cox
March 30, 2023
Editor-to-editor graphic. Crimson White Sports x Daily Aztec Sports. (left photo of Brandon Miller taken by David Gray, Crimson White photo editor) (right photo of Matt Bradley taken by Noelani Sapla, Daily Aztec photographer)

Editor-to-editor: SDSU vs. Alabama Sweet 16 Preview

by Morgan Prickett and Justin Cox
March 24, 2023
Junior guard Micah Parrish drives on a Colorado State defender on March 9, 2023.

Still dancing — SDSU men’s basketball headed to the Sweet 16

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
March 20, 2023
Senior forward Aguek Arop looks for a teammate during the 2023 Mountain West Championship Game versus Utah State on March 11.

Aguek Arop provides the grit and the guts in Mountain West Championship Game

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
March 11, 2023
Senior guard Darrion Trammell picks up Alvaro Cardenas full-court in San Diego States 64-49 win over San José State on March 10.

Aztec men’s basketball shut down Moore and the Spartans 64-49 in Mountain West Semifinal

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Junior guard Lamont Butler drives through two Colorado State defenders in the Mountain West quarterfinals on March 9, 2023.

The Butler does it again to lead the Aztecs to the Mountain West semifinals

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
March 9, 2023
Senior guard Matt Bradley drives to the hoop in a game versus New Mexico on Jan. 14, 2023.

Men’s basketball corrals the Rams 77-58 in a balanced team win

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
February 24, 2023
An Aztec swimmer completes a freestyle stroke during warm ups at the first swim event of the season at the Aztec Aquaplex on Sept. 9, 2022. Six months later, the Aztecs were crowned Mountain West Conference Champions.

Swim and dive go back-to-back in the Mountain West Championships

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Senior guard Matt Bradley shoots a jumper over his defender in a game vs UNLV on Feb. 11.

Column: Bradley and Trammell’s shooting slumps give no reason for panic

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
Senior Matt Bradley attacking the court in the game against Troy on Dec. 5, 2022.

Turnovers nearly cost No. 22 San Diego State in nailbiter versus Troy University

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
December 9, 2022
Senior forward Jaedon LeDee finishes a layup against BYU on Nov. 11.

No. 17 Aztecs ride new additions to comeback win over rival BYU

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
November 15, 2022
Senior Darrion Trammell dribbles up the court during an exhibition versus San Diego Christian on Nov. 1, 2022.

Column: Darrion Trammell ready to shine when it matters most

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
November 14, 2022
Aztec players (from left to right) Jaedon LeDee, Darrion Trammell and Micah Parrish set up on defense during the game against San Diego Christian on Nov. 1.

Depth impresses as men’s basketball team prepares for season opener

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Junior Jalen Mayden drops back for a pass on Oct. 8. Mayden transferred to play safety, but turned in the best Aztec quarterback performance of the season against Hawaii.

Column: Football coaching changes provide chance to save present and future

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
October 14, 2022
An Aztec swimmer completes a freestyle stroke during warm ups at the first swim event of the season at the Aztec Aquaplex on Sept. 9, 2022. Six months later, the Aztecs were crowned Mountain West Conference Champions.

Tritons, weather, and delays are no match for Aztec swim

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
September 16, 2022

Aztec football returns to San Diego as Aztec scrimmage opens Snapdragon Stadium

by Justin Cox, Sports Editor
August 30, 2022
Snapdragon Stadium finished construction this fall. The new stadium will serve as home for many Aztec sports.

Snapdragon Stadium Event Guide

by Morgan Prickett and Justin Cox
August 23, 2022
A water polo match at the Aztec Aquaplex during the Aztec Mini Invite on March 6.

Aztecs finish 4th in Golden Coast Conference play

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
April 27, 2022
Seniors on the SDSU Water Polo Team pose for a group photo before their Senior Day match against UCSD. (Photo Courtesy of SDSU Athletics)

UCSD Tritons secure Harper Cup; Spoil Aztec senior night in 13-8 win

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
April 21, 2022
Defender Lucia Carballo looks to move the ball during SDSUs 14-8 loss to

Pacific Tigers’ hot start dooms SDSU Water Polo in 14-8 loss

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
April 13, 2022
A water polo match at the Aztec Aquaplex during the Aztec Mini Invite on March 6.

No. 20 SDSU water polo drop two games to ranked opponents, open conference play with a loss.

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
A shot of the action during an SDSU match at the Aztec Mini Invite

Water Polo defend home pool, go 3-1 in Aztec Invitational

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
March 20, 2022
(From left to right) Aguek Arop, Trey Pulliam, Matt Bradley and Lamont Butler during the 2021-2022 Mountain West Tournament.

Tale of the Tape: Aztecs set to battle the Creighton Bluejays in the round of 64

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
A shot of the action during an SDSU match at the Aztec Mini Invite

Aztec Water Polo enjoys some home cooking, go 2-0 in Aztec Mini Invite

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022
Chad Baker-Mazara (left) gets helped up to his feet by Keshad Johnson (right) during SDSUs Jan. 8 match against Colorado State. The team will now be on a temporary pause due to COVID-19 quarantine protocols.

Aztecs leash the Bulldogs behind Baker-Mazara’s big night

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
February 22, 2022
San Diego State water polo freshman utility player Laurene Padilla attempts a shot during the Aztecs 11-4 win over No. 18 Loyola Marymount on March 20, 2021 at the Aztec Aquaplex.

No. 19 Aztec water polo secures first win of the season, goes 1-3 in nail biters at the Triton Invitational

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
February 21, 2022
San Diego State water polo freshman utility player Laurene Padilla attempts a shot during the Aztecs 11-4 win over No. 18 Loyola Marymount on March 20, 2021 at the Aztec Aquaplex.

Water polo drops two ranked matchups at the Stanford Invitational.

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
February 12, 2022
Lamont Butler (left) defends against David Azore (right) in SDSUs 68-62 win over UT Arlington.

Aztecs win ugly versus Mavericks

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
Freshman Jordyn Goldsmith (6) makes a play on the play against Air Force.

Aztecs Bullied in the Fifth Set by the Bulldogs, Fall to Fresno State 3-2

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
Adam Seiko (left) plays defense during a match against Colorado State.

Trip to Rwanda gives a new definition of toughness to Adam Seiko

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Freshman Alex Hjælmof (left) dribbles towards a Cardinal defender during Sundays match against Stanford.

Offense Continues to Sputter as Men’s Soccer get shutout by Oregon State 2-0

by Justin Cox, Staff Writer
October 5, 2021
Tamara Arnold prepares a serve (Courtesy of SDSU Athletics)

Arnold Shines, Placing Second at the Cal Fall Invitational for Aztec Women’s Tennis

by Justin Cox, Contributor
September 27, 2021
Senior Tevinn Roux (Courtesy of SDSU Athletics)

Men’s soccer ranked 21st in nation in latest Coaches Poll

by Justin Cox, Contributor
September 15, 2021
Kyle Colonna celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against CSU Bakersfield. (Courtesy of SDSU Athletics)

Men’s soccer’s defense holds strong in 1-0 win over CSU Bakersfield

by Justin Cox, Contributor
September 14, 2021
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