Clash at The Pit: San Diego State Aztecs to Battle New Mexico Lobos
As the San Diego State Aztecs prepare to face off against the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 26th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in one of college basketball's most iconic venues.
The Aztecs have been on a formidable run this season, showcasing their prowess in recent games. A notable performance was their victory over the Rams on February 22nd at Viejas Arena, where they dominated with a score of 77-58. Their offensive efficiency was evident as they shot an impressive 48 percent from the field and an even more remarkable 83 percent from the free-throw line. With such high shooting percentages and a solid defense that limited turnovers to just nine compared to the Rams' sixteen, SDSU demonstrated why they are considered one of the top contenders in their conference.
However, it wasn't just their scoring that caught attention; it was also their defensive tenacity. With nine steals and three blocks against CSU, SDSU showed that they could disrupt opponents' plays and convert defense into fast-break opportunities.
In contrast, when looking back at SDSU's performance against Fresno State Bulldogs on February 16th – despite securing a win with a tight scoreline of 45-43 – there were areas that needed improvement. Their field goal percentage dipped significantly to around 33 percent and free throws were made only half of the time. Yet even then, SDSU's resilience shone through as they managed to eke out a victory despite an off shooting night.
Against UNLV Runnin' Rebels on February 11th at home court again showcased SDSU's ability to bounce back as they put up an impressive display scoring 82 points while shooting over half from both field goals and three-point range.
Looking ahead to facing UNM at The Pit poses its own set of challenges for SDSU; however given recent performances there is reason for optimism among Aztec fans. While respecting UNM’s capabilities as hosts with potential home-court advantage it’s clear that if SDSU can maintain their defensive intensity while finding rhythm offensively like seen against CSU or UNLV then victory is within reach.
With all eyes set towards Albuquerque come late February night excitement builds not only for what promises be another chapter storied rivalry but also potentially pivotal moment season standings implications concerned.
Fans eager witness next battle can tune into CBS Sports Network channel 221 catch live action starting at local time (8:00 PM MT).