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San Diego State men's basketball then-junior forward Matt Mitchell completes a dunk over a New Mexico defender during the Aztecs' 82-59 win over the Lobos on Feb. 11, 2020 at Viejas Arena. With the win, the Aztecs became the 2020 Mountain West regular-season champions.

Aztecs to make up game against UNLV, New Mexico forfeits series

by Kyle Betz and Andrew Finley // February 23, 2021

No. 22 San Diego State men’s basketball’s final home series against Boise State this weekend will not be the last of the team’s regular-season action. The...

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Senior guard Terrell Gomez (front) and senior forward Matt Mitchell run up the court during the Aztecs' 72-62 loss to Brigham Young on Dec. 18 at Viejas Arena. Mitchell scored a career-high 35 points in the losing effort.

Men’s basketball topples Air Force in one-sided affair, wins series

by Kyle Betz, Sports Editor // January 25, 2021

San Diego State men’s basketball followed up its fourth-largest Mountain West Conference road victory with another blowout win, 91-59, Sunday at Clune...

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Freshman center Kamaria Gipson attempts a layup over four Air Force defenders during the Aztecs' 59-54 win over the Falcons on Jan. 23 at Viejas Arena.

Gipson, Staples shine in home win against Air Force

by Katelynn Robinson, Assistant News Editor // January 23, 2021

San Diego State women’s basketball secured a win against Air Force with a score of 59-54 on Jan. 22 at Viejas Arena.  The Aztecs started off slow,...

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Junior forward Ivvana Murillo (#30 on the Aztecs) and freshman forward Flo Vinerte (right) defend two UC Irvine players during the Aztecs' 66-55 loss to the Anteaters on Dec. 19, 2020 at Viejas Arena.

Column: Aztecs finding success with 2-3 zone defense

by Breven Honda, Senior Staff Writer // January 23, 2021

San Diego State women’s basketball head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson usually runs a man-to-man defense with a trickle of a zone defense just to switch things...

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The San Diego State men's basketball team celebrates after a play during the Aztecs' 69-67 win over Nevada on Jan. 9 at Viejas Arena. Senior forward Joshua Tomaić (left) looks on with freshman guard Lamont Butler, while he celebrates with his arms around sophomore forward Keshad Johnson.

Aztecs rout Air Force on road in team’s fourth conference win of season

by Amber Salas, Senior Staff Writer // January 23, 2021

A dominating first half performance by San Diego State men’s basketball helped the Aztecs notch a 98-61 win over the Air Force Falcons on Friday, Jan....

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Sophomore forward Matt Mitchell dribbles the ball during the Aztecs' 66-51 victory over Air Force on Jan. 30 at Viejas Arena.

Aztecs defeat Air Force, 66-51, for second straight victory

by Abraham Jewett, Sports Editor // January 30, 2019

Sophomore forward Matt Mitchell avoided a steal attempt from an Air Force defender, drove to the hoop and evaded the baseline with a wraparound pass to...

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Sophomore guard Tea Adams drives around an Air Force defender during the Aztecs 70-61 victory on Jan. 12 at Viejas Arena.

Aztecs snap losing skid with 70-61 victory over Air Force

by Tristi Rodriguez, Staff Writer // January 13, 2019

San Diego State women’s basketball stopped a four-game losing streak and got a win on its conference record after defeating Air Force, 70-61, on Saturday...

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Junior tight end Parker Houston breaks away for the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Aztecs' 21-17 victory over Air Force on Oct. 12 at SDCCU Stadium.

SDSU overcomes Air Force, lightning delay in 21-17 victory

by Kyle Saunders, Staff Writer // October 12, 2018

San Diego State football won its fifth straight game on Friday night, defeating Air Force 21-17 while overcoming a 67-minute lightning delay at SDCCU stadium. Lightning...

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Freshman Aesha Patel readies for a service during a doubles match against UTEP on Sept. 30 at the Aztec Tennis Center.

Aztecs finish Fall Classic I with victories in singles, doubles

by Abraham Jewett, Sports Editor // September 30, 2018

San Diego State women’s tennis wrapped up the Fall Classic I, which brought together players from Grand Canyon University, UTEP, Air Force and CSUN on...

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Freshman Ignacio Martinez readies to hit the ball during the Aztecs 4-0 victory over Air Force at the Aztec Tennis Center on April 8.

Men’s tennis blanks Falcons in 4-0 victory

by Cole Hanson, Contributor // April 9, 2018

San Diego State men's tennis got back on track in convincing fashion, defeating the Air Force Academy by a score of 4-0 at the Aztec Tennis Center on April...

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Chase Calabuig stands at the plate during the Aztecs 3-2 victory over Arizona on Feb. 23 at Tony Gwynn Stadium.

Aztecs defeat Air Force, 3-2, to open weekend series

by Justin Wylie, Staff Writer // March 10, 2018

San Diego State baseball won 3-2 against the Air Force Academy, scoring on a wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning on Friday night at Tony Gwynn...

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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...

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