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San Diego State baseball redshirt junior pitcher Christian Winston winds up during the Aztecs doubleheader against Nevada on April 10, 2021 at Tony Gwynn Stadium.

Baseball loses first series of season, still sits atop conference standings

by Reese Savoie and Jenna Meyer // April 16, 2021

San Diego State baseball dropped its first series of the season in a homestand this past weekend against Nevada.  The Aztecs (17-8, 12-5 Mountain West...

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San Diego State womens tennis freshman Alexandria Von Tersch Pohrer swings at a ball during the Aztecs 7-0 loss to Oregon on March 22, 2021 at the SDSU Tennis Center.

Women’s tennis splits weekend matches to return to .500

by Jason Freund, Staff Writer // March 31, 2021

After going 2-2 during the non-conference portion of its schedule following four postponed/canceled games, the San Diego State women’s team began Mountain...

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San Diego State mens basketball senior guard Jordan Schakel attempts a fadeaway jumper during the Aztecs 77-70 win over Nevada on March 12, 2021 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Three observations: Aztecs knock off No. 5 seed Nevada, advance to championship game

by Kyle Betz and Luis Lopez // March 12, 2021

LAS VEGAS— Despite a 23-point effort from Mountain West Conference Newcomer of the Year in Nevada sophomore guard Grant Sherfield, No. 1 seed San Diego...

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San Diego State mens basketball senior guard Terrell Gomez attempts a layup during the Aztecs’ 78-66 overtime win over Boise State on Feb. 25, 2021 at Viejas Arena.

Men’s basketball to take on Nevada in tournament semifinals

by Nathan Navida, Staff Writer // March 12, 2021

Thursday afternoon’s Mountain West Conference tournament quarterfinal game between No. 1 seed San Diego State men’s basketball and the No. 8 seed Wyoming...

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San Diego State womens soccer goalkeeper Alexa Madueno catches the ball during the Aztecs 3-1 win over Boise State on March 7, 2021 at the SDSU Sports Deck.

Madueno’s four first-half saves lift Aztecs over Boise State

by Devin Whatley, Arts & Culture Editor // March 8, 2021

When San Diego State women’s soccer goalkeeper Brooke Lisowski graduated this past season, head coach Mike Friesen had to figure out who would fill the...

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San Diego State volleyball senior libero Lauren Lee connects with the ball during the Aztecs 3-1 loss to Fresno State on Feb. 12, 2021 at Peterson Gym.

Aztecs’ passing woes show against Nevada as halfway mark arrives 

by Breven Honda, Senior Staff Writer // February 28, 2021

San Diego State volleyball could not quite come on top against Nevada on Feb. 26 and 27 in its two-game Mountain West Conference series at Peterson Gym.   The...

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Freshman guard/forward Kim Villalobos looks to drive past the UC Irvine defense during the Aztecs 66-55 win over the Anteaters on Dec. 19, 2020 at Viejas Arena.

Women’s basketball earns first conference win of season, splits series with Nevada

by Katelynn Robinson, Assistant News Editor // January 11, 2021

San Diego State women’s basketball opened up Mountain West Conference play this past weekend, walking away with one win and one loss from a two-game...

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Senior guard Jordan Schakel attempts to dribble around a defender during the Aztecs‘ 65-60 win over Nevada on Jan. 7 at Viejas Arena.

Three observations: Men’s basketball wins 65-60 nail-biter over Nevada

by Andrew Finley, Staff Writer // January 8, 2021

Nevada came into Viejas Arena Thursday night riding a two-game winning streak. After 40 minutes of back-and-forth basketball, that streak was ended and...

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Then-sophomore running back Chance Bell carries the ball during the Aztecs’ 17-13 loss to the Wolf Pack on Nov. 9, 2019 at SDCCU Stadium.

Three observations: Aztecs’ MWC championship hopes in doubt following loss to Nevada

by Luis Lopez, Assistant Sports Editor // November 21, 2020

San Diego State football lost to the Nevada Wolf Pack 26-21 on Saturday afternoon. The Aztecs have (3-2) now lost two of their last three games and are...

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Then-freshman defensive lineman Cam Thomas and then-junior defensive back Tariq Thompson surround Nevada then-freshman quarterback Carson Strong for a sack during the Aztecs 17-13 loss to the Wolf Pack on Nov. 9, 2019 at SDCCU Stadium.

Football travels to Reno to take on the undefeated Wolf Pack

by Andrew Finley, Staff Writer // November 20, 2020

The Mountain West Conference’s top-rated offense in Nevada takes on San Diego State football’s conference-leading defense in a pivotal MWC matchup...

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Then-junior running back Chase Jasmin celebrates in the end zone by holding the ball in the air after scoring a touchdown during the Aztecs 48-11 win over Central Michigan on Dec. 21, 2019 at the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Column: With shortened season, Aztecs poised to make run at conference championship

by Andrew Finley, Contributor // October 17, 2020

Coming off of a 10-3 record in 2019, San Diego State football is primed to make a run at the Mountain West Conference title in 2020. Football for every...

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Senior forward Yanni Wetzell attempts to get to the basket in the Aztecs 68-55 win over Nevada on Jan. 18 at Viejas Arena.

Aztecs stay undefeated at 19-0 behind Wetzell’s double-double

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor // January 18, 2020

After No. 4 Auburn lost its first game of the season against Alabama Wednesday, No. 7 San Diego State was on watch to see whether or not they could keep...

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