San Diego State Aztecs Set to Battle Creighton Bluejays at KFC Yum! Center
As the San Diego State Aztecs prepare to face off against the Creighton Bluejays at the KFC Yum! Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming game is poised to be a showdown of strategy and skill, with both teams eager to claim victory.
The SDSU team has been on a commendable run, showcasing their prowess in recent games. Their performance on March 24 against the top-ranked Crimson Tide was nothing short of impressive. Despite being ranked 18th, they managed a solid win with a score of 71-64. The Aztecs' defense was particularly notable; they racked up an imposing 8 blocks and 9 steals, which played a crucial role in their victory.
In contrast to their defensive might, SDSU's shooting percentages have room for improvement. With field goals at only 38 percent and free throws at just under 60 percent during that game, it's clear that accuracy from the field could be what separates them from another win or loss in this upcoming match.
However, it would be remiss not to mention their rebounding ability – pulling down an impressive total of 48 rebounds against Alabama – which provided them with numerous second-chance opportunities reflected by their 18 second-chance points.
Looking back further into the tournament reveals more about SDSU's capabilities. Against Furman on March 18th, they shot an improved field goal percentage of exactly half and excelled from within the paint scoring a whopping total of 40 points there alone. This inside dominance coupled with better free throw accuracy (79 percent) led them to outscore Furman by a comfortable margin.
The Creighton Bluejays will undoubtedly provide stiff competition for SDSU; however, if past performances are any indicators – such as when facing Charleston on March 16th where SDSU had seven blocks and four steals – then fans can expect another strong defensive showing from the Aztecs.
It is this journalist’s opinion that if San Diego State can maintain its defensive intensity while improving its shooting efficiency slightly above what we've seen thus far in the tournament; they stand more than just a chance against Creighton but could very well dominate proceedings come game day.
Aztec supporters should mark their calendars for March 26th when these two teams clash at Louisville's KFC Yum! Center starting at precisely six twenty PM Eastern Time. For those unable to attend in person, CBS will broadcast all live-action nationally ensuring no one misses out on what promises to be an enthralling encounter between two deserving adversaries.