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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
San Diego State Defender Grace Goins battles for a contested ball against Colorado State’s Maggie Altman in a 1-0 Aztec win at the SDSU Sports Deck on Sunday Oct. 27, 2024.

San Diego State women's soccer huddle before a game against Colorado State at the SDSU Sports Deck on Sunday Oct. 27, 2024.

[Photo] Fresh Faces: SDSU women’s soccer revamps roster ahead of 2025 campaign

by Abigail Segoviano, Mundo Azteca Editor
August 5, 2025
San Diego State football quarterbacks warm up at a spring training practice on April 8, 2025, at the Aztec Lacrosse Field.

[Photo] Aztecs 2025 fall camp opens: SDSU football begins climb after 3-9 reset

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
July 29, 2025
San Diego State students cheer in the student section with SDSU cornerback Chris Johnson holding the Aztec Warrior shield before a game last season at SnapDragon Stadium.

[Photo] SDSU launches Institute on Sports Wagering and Gaming to lead in responsible gambling research

by Roman Fong, Roman Aguilar, and Nick Edgar
July 28, 2025
San Diego State offensive lineman run drills before a game last season at SnapDragon Stadium.

[Photo] EA Sports College Football 26 is officially available: Here’s how San Diego State’s roster is looking this year

July 10, 2025
San Diego State offensive lineman run drills before a game last season at SnapDragon Stadium.

[Photo] EA Sports College Football 26 is officially available: Here’s how San Diego State’s roster is looking this year

by Nick Edgar, Sports Editor
July 10, 2025
San Diego State junior edge rusher Trey White waves to the crowd celebrating a sack against Hawaii during a game last season at SnapDragon Stadium. quarterback Brayden Schager at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday October 5, 2024

Former San Diego State running back Marquez Cooper attempts to push off a defender while getting a block against Hawaii at SnapDragon Stadium on Saturday October 5, 2024

Former San Diego State running back Marquez Cooper celebrates in the endzone after a rushing touchdown against Hawaii at SnapDragon Stadium on Saturday October 5, 2024

[Photo] How Marquez Cooper is turning indoor football into his NFL springboard

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
June 30, 2025
Former San Diego State running back Marquez Cooper embraces contact as he's tackled by a Hawaii defender at SnapDragon Stadium during a game last season on Saturday October 5, 2024.

Former San Diego State running back Marquez Cooper rushes past Hawaii’s defense at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday October 5, 2024

San Diego State Guard Miles Byrd reaches for the basket against the Gonzaga men’s basketball team leading to a 80-67 loss on Monday, Nov. 19 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Miles Byrd stays put at The MESA for his junior season

by Nick Edgar, Sports Editor
June 9, 2025
San Diego State guard Miles Byrd prepares before shooting a free throw after Aztec victory at Viejas Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

SDSU Softball celebrated its third consecutive Mountain West Softball Tournament championship with a 3-1 win over No. 3 Fresno State on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the SDSU Softball Arena.

[Photo] SDSU softball takes home third straight Mountain West Tournament Championship in dominant fashion

by Tyler Bowne and Ethan Penrod
May 11, 2025
No. 2 SDSU celebrates as they advance to the Mountain West Softball Championship game after a 6-1 win against No. 4 Boise State and a 5-4 upset win against No. 1 Nevada on Saturday, May 9, 2025.

[Photo] Softball stays alive in the Mountain West Tournament, thwarting formidable efforts from Boise State and Nevada

by Tyler Bowne and Ethan Penrod
May 10, 2025
SDSU football general manager Caleb Davis speaks to the media after a spring training practice on April 8, 2025 at the Aztec Lacrosse Field.

[Photo] A New Era: 25-year-old Caleb Davis is redefining college management at SDSU

by Ethan Penrod, Staff Writer
April 29, 2025
San Diego State defender Luna Sarmiento attempts to pass over an incoming defender in an 11-17 loss against Loyola Marymount at the Aztec Aquaplex on April 12, 2025.

[Photo] No. 21 SDSU rallies late but falls to No. 9 LMU in Senior Day showdown

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
April 14, 2025
San Diego State junior attacker Claudia Valdes takes a shot to make a goal in an 11-17 loss against Loyola Marymount at the Aztec Aquaplex on April 12, 2025.

San Diego State junior attacker Shannon Murphy attempts a shot in an 11-17 loss against Loyola Marymount at the Aztec Aquaplex on April 12, 2025.

San Diego State sophomore attacker Sammi Byers defends against Loyola Marymount senior utility Anna Tarantino in an 11-17 loss against LMU at the Aztec Aquaplex on April 12, 2025.

San Diego State sophomore attacker Sammi Byers passes to an open teammate in an 11-17 loss against Loyola Marymount at the Aztec Aquaplex on April 12, 2025.

San Diego State senior attacker Rose Kanemy attempts a shot in an 11-17 loss against Loyola Marymount at the Aztec Aquaplex on April 12, 2025.

Junior utility/catcher Shannon Cunningham (left) and senior catcher Cali Decker (right) celebrate at the end of an inning in a 5-0 loss against UCLA on Mar. 9, 2025, at Aztec Softball Stadium

[Photo] SDSU softball sweeps weekend series over UNLV

by Connor Aleshire, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025
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New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino (right) looks to head coach Brian Dutcher during their late-season game at Viejas Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

[Photo] Dutcher vs. the Dollar: SDSU’s roster rebuild begins amid NIL chaos

April 9, 2025
San Diego State senior pitcher Dee Dee Hernandez pitches against the UCLA Bruins in a 5-0 loss on Mar. 9, 2025, at Aztec Softball Stadium

[Photo] SDSU softball sweeps three-game series against New Mexico

by Tyler Bowne and Connor Aleshire
March 24, 2025
San Diego State freshman pitcher Ava Schafell pitches the final innings against UCLA in a 5-0 loss on Mar. 9, 2025, at Aztec Softball Stadium

[Photo] Softball handily defeats USD

by Ethan Penrod, Staff Writer
March 20, 2025
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San Diego State freshman guard Kaelyn Hamilton tries to find an open teammate in a 78-63 Aztec win at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15.

[Photo] Aztecs heat up in second half to secure 63-53 quarterfinals win over Lobos

March 11, 2025
Senior pitcher Dee Dee Hernandez points to the crowd after pitching against the UCLA Bruins in a 5-0 loss on Mar. 9, 2025, at Aztec Softball Stadium

[Photo] San Diego State defeats Sacramento State but falls short against No. 6 UCLA

by Connor Aleshire and Tyler Bowne
March 10, 2025
Senior guard Reese Waters pre-game before the Aztecs contest against New Mexico at Viejas Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

[Photo] Faith and family: Reese Waters’ journey back to the court

by Jacob Fogelstrom, Sports Editor
March 5, 2025
Veteran sports commentator Ted Leitner commentates a San Diego State men's basketball game against New Mexico at Viejas Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

[Photo] Ted Leitner: The voice of San Diego sports bids farewell after decades behind the mic

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
March 4, 2025
San Diego State sophomore guard Miles Byrd stares down senior forward Mustapha Amzil after a dunk leading to an Aztec victory at Viejas Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

[Photo] Aztecs lockdown Lobos in commanding conference win

by Andrew Breitenbach, Staff Writer
February 26, 2025
A sign warning beachgoers not to enter Imperial Beach's water due to contamination on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

[Photo] Tijuana River sewage crisis threatens the surf community

by Alysse Dodge, Contributor
February 18, 2025
San Diego State attacker Nikki Seven attempts to make a shot against the USC Trojans in the Aztecs final regular season game last season.

[Photo] Lacrosse remains undefeated following its South Carolina series 

by David Rosas, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
San Diego State junior guard Veronica Sheffey attempts a layup past Utah State forward Sophie Sene in a 78-63 Aztec win at Viejas Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15.

[Photo] Aztecs’ swarming defense allows for late game push against Utah State

by Nick Edgar, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
San Diego State sophomore attacker Frankie Garcia looks to get past a USC Trojans defender during a game last season

[Photo] Lacrosse leaves the Michigan series 2-0 to open the season

by David Rosas, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
San Diego State center Mimi Stoupas fights for possession of the ball against Stanford earlier last season at the Aztec Aquaplex.

[Photo] Water Polo eyes breakthrough season with depth, chemistry, and rising stars

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
San Diego State attacker Claudia Valdes passes to her teammate over Stanford’s Maggie Hawkins.last season at the Aztec Aquaplex.

Head coach Dana Ochsner and assistant coach Randy Galza debrief with the team during the end of the second period against Stanford last season at the Aztec Aquaplex.

[Photo] Water Polo secure future with talent-packed 2026 signing class

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
February 10, 2025
San Diego State attacker Frankie Garcia looks to get past the USC Trojans in the Aztecs final regular season game of 2024.

[Photo] Rising stars shine as SDSU lacrosse dominates in exhibition win

February 3, 2025
2025 Farmers Insurance Open winner Harris English accepts the trophy at Torrey Pines on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

[Photo] Harris English crowned champion of 2025 Farmers Insurance Open

by Nick Edgar, Staff Writer
January 29, 2025
Farmers Insurance Open winner Harris English prepares to hit a bunt at Torrey Pines South Course on Saturday, Jan. 25.

[Photo] Tiger Returns to Torrey: The Genesis Invitational Relocates to Iconic Course

by Nick Edgar, Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
San Diego State senior guard Wayne McKinney III attempts a layup against a Gonzaga Bulldog defender earlier this season at Viejas Arena.

San Diego State defender Reilly Hunter looks to evade defenders in a game against USC last season April 27, 2024.

[Photo] How SDSU international athletes miss out on NIL opportunities

January 14, 2025
San Diego State freshmen forward Magoon Gwath drives up the court against Gonzaga’s sophomore Dusty Stormer (left) and senior guard Nolan Hickman (right) leading to a 80-67 loss on Monday, Nov. 19 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] No. 24 men’s basketball dominates to secure victory over Fresno State

December 5, 2024
San Diego State freshmen forward Pharaoh Compton goes for some points against Gonzaga forward Braden Huff ending in a 80-67 loss on Monday, Nov. 19 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] SDSU earns first AP ranking of the season after upsetting No. 6 Houston in OT, 73-70

by Andrew Breitenbach, Staff Writer
December 5, 2024
San Diego State 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] Men’s basketball headed to Las Vegas for the Players Era Festival

by Andrew Breitenbach, Staff Writer
November 25, 2024
San Diego State senior running back Marquez Cooper (left) celebrating his touchdown with junior wide receiver Louis Brown IV (right) earlier this season at Snapdragon Stadium.

[Photo] Football unable to spoil Utah State’s senior day, losing 41-20

by Tyler Bowne, Staff Writer
November 25, 2024
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
San Diego State forward Jared Coleman-Jones attempts a shot to the basket at Steve Fisher Court at Viejas Arena earlier this season.

[Photo] NIL money is difficult to track, but it’s reshaping SDSU Athletics

by Roman Aguilar, Nick Edgar, Andrew Breitenbach, and Connor Aleshire
November 22, 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
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