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Freshman forward Matt Mitchell attacks the basket during SDSUs 85-49 win over San Jose State.

Column: Aztecs’ fall from grace falls on senior leaders

by Zach Engberg, Sports Editor // January 24, 2018

One of the pinnacle moments in San Diego State men’s basketball came on March 8, 2014. In front of a sold-out Viejas Arena – and an incredulous Reggie...

Freshman guard Te'a Adams goes for a layup during SDSU's opening-game win over Presbyterian on Nov. 10.

Women’s basketball struggles to open conference play

by Kyle Saunders and Tony Zarate // January 17, 2018

The San Diego State women’s basketball team was in action while the rest of the school was on vacation, playing five games – going 2-4 – to bring...

Senior running back Rashaad Penny makes a cut on his way to a touchdown in the third quarter of SDSU's 52-7 win over San Jose State.

Aztecs’ ground and pound punishes San Jose State in 52-7 win

by Zach Engberg, Sports Editor // November 4, 2017

What a difference two weeks can make in the wild Mountain West Conference. After a short hiatus, San Diego State football has officially rediscovered...

SDSU redshirt sophomore cornerback Ron Smith participating in a drill during fall practice.

Smith will need to step up for SDSU football

by Zach Engberg, Sports Editor // August 16, 2017

Then redshirt freshman cornerback Ron Smith stepped in front of the pass from University of Houston senior quarterback Greg Ward Jr., mid-sprint, intercepting...

Junior running back Rashaad Penny pushes off a Colorado State defender on his way to a first down run.

Aztecs avenge losses, defeat Wyoming 27-24 to take home MW title

by Zach Engberg, Assistant Sports Editor // December 3, 2016

Champions are made in Laramie, Wyoming. Well, Mountain West champions that is. After falling to the University of Wyoming in devastating fashion...

Senior running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) is tackled in the backfield by a Colorado State defender.

Rams spoil senior night, hand SDSU a 63-31 loss

by Zach Engberg, Assistant Sports Editor // November 26, 2016

The rain came down as San Diego State football honored its senior class before the group’s final home game, quite literally raining on the parade of...

Aztecs fall in MW Tournament finale 45-43

by Kristian Ibarra and Matthew Bain // March 14, 2015

Oceans of mustard filled the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas Saturday afternoon to watch the University of Wyoming Cowboys (25-9, 11-7 Mountain West)...