Clash at Viejas Arena: San Diego State Aztecs Host Saint Katherine Firebirds in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the San Diego State Aztecs prepare to host the Saint Katherine Firebirds at Viejas Arena, fans can anticipate a competitive game of men's basketball. The Aztecs have shown resilience and adaptability in their recent games, which will be crucial as they face off against the Firebirds.

In their last outing on their home court, the Aztecs narrowly edged out UC Irvine with a one-point victory, finishing 63-62. This close win highlighted their defensive prowess with three blocks and six steals while maintaining an impressive 86 percent accuracy from the free-throw line. However, they struggled from within the paint and will need to improve on their 37 percent two-point shooting.

The previous away game for SDSU ended in a loss against Grand Canyon University with a score of 73-79. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways; notably, they had an assists-turnover ratio of 1.67 and made significant contributions from beyond the arc hitting eight three-pointers.

Another away game saw them secure a win over UC San Diego by one point again (63-62), showcasing consistent performance under pressure. Their ability to control rebounds was evident as they grabbed 43 compared to UCSD's 28.

The upcoming match at Viejas Arena presents an opportunity for SDSU to capitalize on these trends and leverage home-court advantage. They'll aim to maintain strong defensive pressure while seeking efficiency in scoring inside the paint which has been less than optimal recently.

Fans are encouraged to support their team as they strive for another victory that could enhance their standing this season. The action unfolds on December 20th at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl in San Diego; tip-off is scheduled for December 19th at 7:00 PM local time (PST). The game will be broadcasted live on MW Network for those who wish to catch every play from anywhere.