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The Daily Aztec
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
New Mexico forward JT Toppin (15) grabs a rebound over San Diego State forward Jaedon LeDee (13) in the 2024 Mountain West Championship Final on Saturday, March 16 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Toppin scored nine of his 13 points and grabbed six of his 11 rebounds in the game during the second half.

Bad Beats: Aztecs draw dead down the stretch in Mountain West Final

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
San Diego State guard/forward Micah Parrish lines up a shot over Utah State guard Mason Falslev in the first semifinal of the 2024 Mountain West Men's Championship at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Parrish scored 15 points in the Aztecs' 86-70 win over the outright regular season champion Aggies.

In battle of ‘Players of the Year,’ better team play powers SDSU to the final

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
San Diego State guard Reese Waters faces Utah State guard Ian Martinez one on one in the semifinals of the 2024 Mountain West Men's Championship on Friday, March 15 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The Aztecs defeated the Aggies 86-70 to advance to the Mountain West Championship.

Men’s basketball takes down No. 18 Utah State, 86-70 in Mountain West Conference Tournament Semifinals

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
San Diego State forward Jay Pal attacks UNLV forward Rob Whaley Jr in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Mountain West Men's Championship on Thursday, March 14 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Pal grabbed nine of the Aztecs' 50 rebounds, tied for the second-most he's had in a single game this season.

Aztecs crash the boards to earn their trip to the Mountain West Semifinals

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
San Diego State forward Jaedon LeDee pulls down a rebound in traffic during the No. 21 Aztecs' 79-77 overtime loss to Boise State Broncos on Friday, March 8 at Viejas Arena. Earlier in the week, LeDee was announced as one of the five finalists for the Karl Malone Trophy, awarded to the top power forward in the nation.

Men’s basketball bucked by Broncos on Senior Night, 79-77 in overtime

by Roman Aguilar, Sports Editor
March 9, 2024
San Diego State forward Jaedon LeDee takes a fade away jump shot earlier this season at Viejas Arena. LeDee dropped their first overtime game of the season to Nevada on Friday, Feb. 9 after winning two games in the extra session earlier this season.

No. 24 men’s basketball loses heartbreaker at Nevada, 70-66, in overtime

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
February 10, 2024
San Diego State guard Reese Waters takes a jump shot earlier this season at Viejas Arena. Waters made a career-high five 3-pointers in the Aztecs' 77-64 win at Air Force on Tuesday, Feb. 8.

Downpour from downtown powers No. 24 Aztecs’ 77-64 win at Air Force

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
February 7, 2024
San Diego State guard Micah Parrish sizes up UNLV guard Luis Rodriguez during the Aztecs 72-61 win over the Runnin' Rebels on Saturday, Jan. 6 at Viejas Arena. Parrish scored 14 points for SDSU.

Fast start helps men’s basketball keep UNLV at arm’s length for a 72-61 win

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
January 7, 2024
San Diego State guard Micah Parrish celebrates with fans after the Aztecs' 63-62 win over UC Irvine on Saturday, Dec. 9 at Viejas Arena. Parrish made the game-winning shot with 10.4 seconds remaining and scored 14 points in the game.

Men’s basketball rallies to defeat UCI 63-62 after leading by as much as 16

by Trevor Speetzen, Staff Writer
December 10, 2023
San Diego State guard Darrion Trammell drives past a defender earlier this season at Viejas Arena. Trammell scored all 11 of his points in the second half of the Aztecs 79-73 loss at Grand Canyon University on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Free throw shooting woes hurt No. 25 men’s basketball in 79-73 loss at GCU

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
San Diego State forward Jaedon LeDee makes a shot against UC San Diego. His put back with time expiring was the winner for SDSU, 63-62 at UC San Diego's LionTree Arena in La Jolla, Calif.

Men’s basketball takes down UCSD 63-62 on buzzer-beater by LeDee

by Trevor Speetzen, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
San Diego State guard Reese Waters rises for a layup against Saint Mary's College on Friday, Nov. 17 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Aztecs defeated the Gaels 79-54.

Men’s basketball cruises in second half against Saint Mary’s in 79-54 rout

by Mac Pham, Staff Writer
November 18, 2023
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